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Information Technology News - June 29, 2009
Approved Encryption and Destruction Methodologies to Render Health Information Secure

Township Law News - June 2009
Liquor Control Commission Proposes Rule Change Regarding Length of Time Licensee Can Keep License in Escrow
Oneida Charter Township v. City of Grand Ledge
The Freedom of Information Act: Do E-Mails Qualify as a “Public Record?”

Health Care Breaking News - June 26, 2009
Recent Developments in Health Care Fraud Initiatives

Health Care Law Report - June 2009
Approved Encryption and Destruction Methodologies to Render Health Information Secure
Consider an Employee Handbook
False Claims Act Amendments: Beware of Medicare/Medicaid Overpayments
The Heat Is On

Information Technology News - June 19, 2009
Trademark Owners Faceoff with Facebook

No-Fault Breaking News - June 18, 2009
Car Dealership's Insurer is Priority Insurer in Third-Party Suit Brought Against Test-Driving Customer

Construction Law News - June 2009
“Damned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t” - Pitfalls to Watch Out for With Insurance Coverage and Claims That Contractors Will Make Against an Insurance Policy
Overweight Trucks

Transpost - June 2009
DOL Expands Wage & Hour Division: Are You Audit Proof?
Is Mandatory Paid Sick Leave on the Horizon?
Michigan Trailer Plate Update

Township Law News - May 2009
New Medical Marijuana Law Presents Legal Challenges to Michigan Municipalities

Information Technology News - May 2009
Google Adwords Program Triggers "Actionable" Trademark Infringement Claim

Energy & Sustainability Update - May 21, 2009
High Court Limits CERCLA Liability: Clarifies "Arranger" Status And Approves Divisibility Analysis

Energy & Sustainability Update - May 20, 2009
Draft EPA Rules Regarding Mandatory Reporting of Greenhouse Gases: Public Comment To Be Considered

No-Fault Breaking News - May 15, 2009
Michigan Court of Appeals Clarifies Application of No-Fault Act's One-Year Back Rule to Fraud Claims

Succession Planning Basics

Economic Recovery Task Force Bulletin - May 7, 2009
Treasury Auto Supplier Support Program

Business & Corporate Breaking News - May 5, 2009
Insolvency of Bankruptcy of a Customer: Things You Can Do as a Supplier to Protect Yourself

Health Care Breaking News - May 1, 2009
The Federal Trade Commission Again Delays Enforcement of the Identity Theft Red Flags Rule

Employment, Labor & Benefits Breaking News - April 17, 2009
Voluntary vs. Involuntary Terminations for COBRA Premium Assistance Purposes

Township Law News - April 2009
Defending Suits Involving Injuries in Public Buildings - A Potential Early Exit Strategy
Red Flag Rules Reminder

Health Care Law Report - April 2009
2009 Changes in Estate and Gift Tax
Meetings With Lawyers: Can I Participate? Do I Have To? A Healthcare Provider's Guide to Attorney Meetings After HIPAA

Health Care Breaking News - April 7, 2009
Challenges Reflected by the New Form 990

Employment, Labor & Benefits Breaking News - April 7, 2009
Immediate Action Required: April 18, 2009 Deadline for COBRA Premium Assistance Notice

Employment, Labor & Benefits Breaking News - March 27, 2009
SCHIP/Health Insurance for Children

Property Insurance/Premises Breaking News - March 26, 2009
Michigan Court of Appeals Holds That Black Ice is Not Open and Obvious

No-Fault Breaking News - March 25, 2009
Michigan Court of Appeals Clarifies No-Fault Liability of Out-of-State Insurers

COBRA Model Notice - March 20, 2009

Employment, Labor & Benefits Breaking News - March 20, 2009
Employers Required To Use New I-9 Form Effective April 2, 2009

Construction Law News - March 2009
Contractors Can Assist Municipalities to Build Infrastructure Through IPA's

Information Technology News - March 2009
Software Download are Subject to U.S. Export Laws

Property Tax Update - March 2009
Property Tax Exemption for Federally-Qualified Health Centers
Purchase Price as Presumptive True Cash Value
State Tax Commission Notice
Superior Hotels, LLC V Mackinaw Township

Employment, Labor & Benefits News - March 2009
401 (k) Plan Investment Guidelines
Attorney Highlights
Changes in Labor and Employment Laws Under President Obama
DHHS Policy Prohibiting Discriminating Against Health Care Providers Based on Their Moral Beliefs
Economic Stimulus ACT/COBRA Premium Assistance Immediate Employer Action Required
Fair Pay Act Becomes Law
Foster Swift Celebrates Its Arrival in Marquette
IRS Determination Letter Programs Open
New Revisions to Mental Health Parity Act
Required Minimum Distributions Waived for 2009

Medical Malpractice Breaking News - March 6, 2009
Breach of Confidence is Malpractice

Business & Corporate Law Breaking News - March 6, 2009
Michigan Business One Stop

Business & Corporate Law Breaking News - March 4, 2009
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

No-Fault Breaking News - February 26, 2009
No-Fault Insurers May Not "Bypass Legal Process" to Seek Reimbursement From Uninsured Owners

Employment, Labor & Benefits Breaking News - February 25, 2009
Employers Take Heed; The Stimulus Act May Affect You - Immediately

No-Fault Breaking News - February 16, 2009
Michigan Court of Appeals Interprets No-Fault Act's "Unlawfully Taken Vehicle" Exclusion

Health Care Law Report - February 2009
Michigan Law Revised to Allow Access to a Decedent's Medical Records
New Revisions to Mental Health Parity Act
OCR Publishes New HIPAA Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Family Medical History
RACS are Ready - Are You?

Township Law Newsletter - February 2009
Changes in Labor and Employment Law Under President Obama
Update Regarding Township Park Commissions: Township Voters May Now Dissolve a Commission By Vote

Transpost - February 2009
Interstate Versus Intrastate - Is The Battle Ever Over?

Construction Law Newsletter - February 2009
A Michigan Condemnation Law Primer
Comparison of the Various Types of Alternative Dispute Resolutions Specified in the AIA and Consensusdocs Contract Documents

Estate Planning Insights - Winter 2009
FDIC Deposit Insurance Raised Temporarily
Meet Our New Attorneys
Required Minimum Distributions Waived for 2009
The Economy and Changes in Federal Estate Tax Exclusion: Effect on Your Estate Plan

Construction Law Newsletter - January 2009
Hazardous Waste Regulation and Recycling Revisited in 2008

Breaking News - TARP Update
TARP Capital Purchase Program for Subchapter S Financial Institutions

Township Law News: MTA Special Edition - January 2009
A Michigan Condemnation Law Primer
Has Your Township Considered Pursuing an Energy Grant? Federal and State Aid is Potentially Available
Property Tax Update
The Freedom of Information Act: Back to the Basics
Update on Recent Michigan "Takings" Decisions: Some Good News For Townships

Health Care Breaking News - January 7, 2009
DHHS Adopts New Provider Conscience Rights Rule

No-Fault Breaking News - January 6, 2009
Michigan Supreme Court holds that No Fault Attorney Fees Cannot be Awarded on Benefits Not Overdue; Insurer is Not Obligated to Reconcile Conflicting Opinions of Insurer's Doctor and IME Physician