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Why Should I Register A Copyright?

Copyright Protection: What is a Copyright? A copyright is the protection created under the United... ...More

Ownership of Rights in Product Development

Intellectual property is comprised of various rights recognized by the law which were created to... ...More

Environmental Law Informtion

The attorneys of Parmenter O'Toole have experience in providing legal support to large and... ...More

A Website's Terms and Conditions Might NOT Be Enforceable?

According to the Eastern District of New York, it depends on the facts. A federal judge was... ...More

Slowdown Has Not Deterred EPA

Slowdown Has Not Deterred EPA From Penalizing Violators; Duty to Report Releases. EPA Region 5,... ...More

Governor Granholm's Executive Order Abolishes DEQ and DNR

Governor Granholm's Executive Order Abolishes DEQ and DNR and Creates New Department of Natural... ...More

Choosing a Business Name and Protecting Your Brand

Choosing a name to properly represent your product or service can be difficult and should be done... ...More

Breaking up is Hard to Do - how to divide real estate in a divorce

BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO, BUT BREAKING UP THE REAL ESTATE MAY BE EVEN HARDER. By Rachel L.... ...More

Legal Question

Do you have questions about your Estate Plan? Does your Estate Plan include a Will or Trust? What... ...More

Medicaid Planning - How you can keep Assets and still become Medicaid eligible?

The number one question from people who need to get a loved one eligible for Medicaid is:  How... ...More

Stimulus Act Changes to COBRA

The Comprehensive Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, more commonly known as... ...More

Basic Procedures After Death

Losing a loved one is traumatic. Taking care of your emotional and physical needs and being with... ...More

Long Term Care Definitions

LONG TERM CARE DEFINITIONS  Medicare Federal government health care program for... ...More

Long Term Care

We have heard the reports . . . we are living longer than our ancestors. Unfortunately, we cannot... ...More

Green Litigation

Green Litigation – A Brave New World * By Douglas J. Winkle It was not long ago when the... ...More

Estate Planning using Will Substitutes

     Many people believe that only a valid will transfers assets at their... ...More

When is a signature not really a signature?

We have all had documents shoved in front of us with the rushed command, “Just sign... ...More

The Risks and Rewards of Utilizing Independent Contractors

In an increasingly competitive environment where every expense must be scrutinized, reducing your... ...More

Website Terms of Use and Privacy Policies

Many businesses now use websites to advertise and sell products and services via the Internet.... ...More

What is Estate Planning and Why is it Important

Estate planning is the process of placing your wishes down on paper to ultimately dispose of your... ...More

Who Owns Your Plans?

Do you create your own house plans or blueprints?  Do you have someone (e.g. an architect)... ...More

Green Building Can Lead to Green In Your Pocket

"Green" buildings, i.e. energy efficient buildings, are starting to be the focus of... ...More

Fair Housing Act Disability Access Requirements

The Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibits housing discrimination on the basis of race, color,... ...More

Michigan Business Tax Relief to Contractors

The Governor recently signed an amendment to the Michigan Business Tax Act (MBT) to revise the... ...More

To Arbitrate or Litigate – Which is Better for Your Business?

Whether dealing with a real estate contract, employment agreement, or a business contract, chances... ...More

To Lease or Not to Lease

With the current state of the economy and soft real estate market, many people may be tempted to... ...More

Protecting the Vulnerable Adult

Recent articles in area newspapers advise us that financial exploitation of vulnerable adults is on... ...More

Seller Disclosure Requirements for Residential Property

In general, a seller of residential property must give prospective buyers a disclosure statement... ...More

Can Falling Real Estate Prices Help You?

It’s that time of year again!  You should be receiving or have received your property... ...More

How the New “Bad Builder” Law Could Impact You

New bipartisan legislation with significant impact to the residential building sector was signed... ...More

Show Me the Money! – Michigan Law Helps Contractors Get Paid

The Michigan Construction Lien Act (CLA) states that those who provide improvements to real... ...More

Enactment of Medicaid Estate Recovery Program

As an estate planning attorney, I am aware that changes in the law impact a client’s... ...More

Residential Home-building Exempt from Michigan Consumer Protection Act

The Michigan Supreme Court in Liss v. Lewiston-Richards, Inc. issued a very important and favorable... ...More