To get your driver’s license back, you must have an appeal hearing before the Office of Hearings and Administrative Oversight of the Michigan Secretary of State. A hearing officer thoroughly reviews (i) your driving record and (ii) any rehabilitation programs you’ve gone through. Think of the hearing officer as a judge or magistrate. The hearing […]

the 77 day rule friend or foe for defendants blog img

By: Attorney G. Jack Burke A client recently contacted our office wondering if the so-called “77 Day Rule” could help his case.  He had done some online research and found the rule online. Even the Michigan Secretary of State website states that courts must decide drunk and drugged driving cases within 77 days of arrest. At […]

how to start a company blog img

Starting a company is actually simpler than it seems. To start a company: choose your business type (such as an LLC, corporation, etc.); choose your formation state (which doesn’t have to be where your business is located); prepare and file formation documents (Articles of Incorporation or Formation); and appoint a registered agent. When you have […]

seven steps to help protect your business from a data breach blog img

Cybercriminals are upping their game in an effort to obtain credit-card numbers, social-security numbers, PINs, and other personal information from millions of people throughout the world. At least once-a-week it seems that we hear about yet another large-scale theft of data from a retailer, a financial institution, or some other business. Cybercriminals target retail businesses, […]

suing your former employees new employer blog img

Conspiracy, collusion, conundrum, oh my . . . Are these thoughts going through your mind? Did your biggest competitor just hire away your most critical employee? Are they stealing your customers? Are they stealing other employees? You’re mad as hell. What can you do? In Michigan, when would the new employer be liable for your […]

how to avoid fiduciary duty claims blog img

If you’re from Detroit, or a Lions’ fan, you surely remember when Calvin Johnson made that great, game-winning catch against the Dallas Cowboys to put the Lions in playoffs. Except he didn’t. The referee threw a yellow flat and ruled it was not a valid catch, and it was not a valid touchdown. The NFL […]

why create an entity 6 reasons you should become an organized business entity blog img

Many people dream about being entrepreneurs. They may begin by doing something they love, and then they start getting paid for it! It’s easy to enjoy your success and overlook the need to take your business to the next level. When you organize your business into an official entity, you give it legitimacy. People start […]

nine ways a dui can destroy your career blog img

There is no doubt that being arrested for drunk driving can ruin your life. Particularly, if you don’t hire the correct attorney. Speak to one of the experienced attorneys at George Law, (248) 470-4300. Losing your career is just one potential consequence of being convicted of drunk driving, but it is a very real possibility. […]

will i go to jail for my first dui blog img

People charged with drunk driving face harsher penalties than simply paying a fine and covering court costs. The fact is, these are criminal charges, and it’s important to take these charges seriously. Michigan has some of the most strict DUI laws and penalties in the entire United States. In certain cases, these penalties may even […]

Face Mask OWI

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) now “recommends” wearing cloth face mask coverings in public settings, at least when social-distancing measures are difficult to maintain. And each state has its own law and “suggestions.” Saying “face coverings” is a nice way of avoiding the negative connotations of saying “mask.” Have you ever walked […]