Everything You Need To Know About Michigan DUI/OWI Laws Michigan has some of the most confusing DUI laws in the country. This is largely due to its series of overly complex charges, statutes, and legal processes surrounding drunk driving. Understanding Michigan DUI laws is critical for those who are facing drunk driving charges, as it […]
When you are arrested for OWI in Michigan, you not only have to deal with your driving privileges being suspended, but you also have to go through the criminal justice process. Here’s more on how the typical criminal case works. Booking This is typically the first step in the criminal justice process. Here, you will […]
Outdoor festivities and entertainment are an important part of Michigan’s hospitality industry and economy, contributing to the industry’s annual sales of nearly $40 billion. Alcohol sales are an integral part of this industry and are heavily regulated by the state in order to ensure the health and safety of both patrons and the general public. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
