Starting a business is a big step to take and it comes with a whole host of challenges. Many of these challenges are easier to face once you have some experience running a business, but for those who are just starting out, knowing as much as possible about the particular issue is one of the… Read More
Ypsilanti Law Blog
Paternity leave in Michigan: An overview
When it comes to new parents, their greatest concern is usually the well being of their child. Naturally, spending as much time as possible with their child is often their highest priority. While this is reasonable considering the amount of care a newborn child requires, it can sometimes create a difficult situation for parents who… Read More
Michigan’s new minimum wage in a nutshell: What business owners need to know
As of January 1, Michigan’s minimum wage has increased to $8.90 an hour, up from $8.50 an hour. The following Q&A addresses what the change means for business owners. Is this a new law? No. The minimum wage increase was established by a 2014 Michigan law that is gradually raising the minimum wage. The final scheduled… Read More
Why Small Business Owners in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Suffer When Multinational Corporations Keep Money Offshore
During the recent 2016 presidential election, the issue of corporations earning and keeping money offshore came up often. Both candidates voiced their opinion that the billions of dollars held by corporations outside of the United States is done primarily to avoid taxes. This money is held in banks in countries that have more favorable taxation… Read More
Tips on Hiring the Best Criminal Defense Attorney
When you find yourself in need of a criminal defense attorney, you want the best. Finding the right criminal defense attorney can be challenging, and while there might be several good choices, you want someone you trust and feel comfortable with, someone you know is going to give your case the attention it deserves. You may need… Read More
Expungement: Setting Aside an Adult Conviction in Michigan
Among the valuable legal services we offer, is the guidance you need when petitioning the court to have a conviction set aside. Expungement, or the removal of a criminal conviction from your record, can be a complicated process that has the power to profoundly change your life. Having a conviction on your record can have an… Read More
Tips for Going to Court
Having to make a court appearance can be stressful, but you don’t have to face it alone. Hiring an attorney to represent you gives you an ally with an intimate understanding of the law, and many hundreds of hours in its practice. Your attorney can analyze your case and make recommendations on settlements or plea bargains that are based… Read More
Supreme Court Whittles Away Search & Seizure Rights
A few days ago the Supreme Court of The United States handed down an opinion that has caused a great deal of debate in the legal community around the issue of evidence exclusion in the face of admitted police misconduct. Utah v. Strieff, 579 U.S. __ (2016). In this case, the court determined that it was… Read More
You Cannot Be Jailed for Failing to Pay Fines You Cannot Afford
The Michigan Supreme Court recently made changes to the Court Rules which brings them in line with caselaw about a person’s ability to pay fines, fees, and costs. This is wonderful news as the courts long ago determined that jailing someone for failing to pay fines without first determining whether the individual has the ability to pay… Read More
Biggest Mistakes People Make in a Divorce
Financial mistakes can often be the most common and costly mistakes. In many cases, one person manages the finances and the other has no clue. This can create a serious issue for the person that doesn’t fully know much about the household finances. If you are planning a divorce or you suspect your spouse is planning to… Read More
