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In a landmark decision that sends a powerful message of equality and justice, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, signed House Bill 4718 into law on July 24, 2024, and Michigan has become the latest state to outlaw the harmful and discriminatory "gay and trans panic...
The Justice Department has indicted one of the most successful and well-known African-American music producers, Sean Combs, for using his music business to host parties in which women were coerced to engage in sex with male prostitutes and to use violence and threats...
Understanding the Process and When to Take Action The process of contesting a will can be emotionally taxing and legally complex. It's a significant decision that should only be made after careful consideration. This blog post will explore the circumstances under...
As David Nacht predicted in an interview on Fox News Detroit the day the FTC issued its rule banning noncompetes, a federal judge, Hon. Ada Brown (ND Texas) issued a preliminary injunction throwing out the rule, July 3, 2024. While this is only the first stage of the...
Trials and sentencing are very different. Trials are about whether the Government has proven beyond a reasonable doubt that a person has committed a crime. The judge instructs the jury on the elements of the crime, and the jury determines whether the Government has...
On January 10, 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, revising how workers are classified as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is important because employees receive...
A false arrest, also called a wrongful arrest, happens when you're taken into custody by law enforcement without legal justification. This can be due to mistaken identity, lack of probable cause, or even police misconduct. Here's what constitutes a false arrest: No...
Are you being shorted on your paycheck? You're not alone. Many workers face wage theft, where employers don't pay for all hours worked. This can include: Unpaid overtime: If you work more than 40 hours a week (in most cases), you deserve overtime pay. Minimum wage...
Non-disclosure agreements are increasingly common in the workplace. Their intent is to prohibit employees from disclosing confidential business details and are sometimes necessary to protect a company's sensitive information. If you have left a job where you signed an...
An arrest and subsequent charges of committing a felony crime represent a potentially life-changing future. Those convicted face lengthy prison sentences and other penalties that continue long after incarceration. The complexities of this level of criminal defense are...