It would be impossible to catalog the universe of goods that consumers in Michigan and spanning the country buy and use. The commercial product realm in the United States is a virtual smorgasbord of offerings. Everything from beauty aids, power tools and sporting...
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What happens if you die without a will in Michigan?
Many Americans put off writing a will – some for decades. In fact, a 2019 study found that even among those ages 55 and older, 50% of Americans still hadn’t completed a will, the most essential estate planning document. If you are among those who...
Michigan estate planning: unique, varied in every instance
There's just something about the estate planning realm that breeds procrastination and a maybe-later mindset among many prospective planners in Michigan and nationally.What promotes the disinclination among legions of would-be planners to timely and purposefully act...
Hotels Chains that Turn a Blind Eye to Sex Trafficking Must Pay the Price.
The hotel and hospitality industry may be starting to realize the significant problems they face when looking the other way, in the face of their businesses being used for sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. Victims of sex trafficking have a civil remedy against...
Seeking accountability, justice in the wake of a medical injury
"To err is human."We've all heard that adage, of course, and many of us have likely invoked it once or twice to rationalize our own failings. And it certainly is true. Every person makes mistakes.That hardly implies that all errors should be casually dismissed or...
What’s the price point for screen time?
Disney acquired 21st Century Fox at a price of just over $71 billion after an extended bidding war with Comcast. In addition to Pixar Animation Studios and Marvel Entertainment, Disney gained ownership of "Titanic," "The Simpsons" and "Avatar," among other movies and...
Do I need to have a business succession plan?
When you own your own business, you have a lot of responsibilities. You not only need to make decisions about how your business will operate on a day-to-day basis, but you need to think of your business’ future too. One key to ensuring your business’s long-term...
What is shoulder dystocia?
“How are the mother and baby?” is a common question you can expect to hear after the birth of your child. While many births are routine, others prevent challenges and dangers to the mother, the child, or both. This risk is why it’s important for your family’s delivery...
Biggest HR Challenges faced by small businesses
Small business owners face many challenges, but human resource issues often create the most time-consuming and costly problems. Some small businesses may not be able to afford an HR department forcing owners to deal with those issues themselves. Addressing potential...
Age discrimination still very much alive and well
Four leadership-level employees of Ford Motor Co. filed a class-action lawsuit, claiming that the Dearborn employees had been restructured out of their jobs just before becoming eligible for a jump in their retirement benefits. An algorithm can discriminate too...