- New Michigan House Map Approved
A panel of three federal judges recently approved new voting districts for the Michigan House of Representatives after previously invalidating several districts within Detroit.
Why it Matters: The districts were revised because the panel previously found the Michigan redistricting commission’s redrawn districts were based predominantly on race in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
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- Ten Reasons Why You May Want to Consider a Family Cottage Succession Plan
The goal of cottage succession planning is to set up legal ground rules that provide the best chance to keep a cottage in the family for future generations.
Why it Matters: A cottage plan usually addresses concerns through the creative use of a limited liability company (LLC), or a trust (typically used for more favorable treatment associated with the uncapping of taxable value), to own the property. Learn more from cottage law attorney Mark Kellogg.
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- Snack Food Brand Sues Michigan Cannabis Companies Over Trademark Infringement
Better Made Snack Foods Inc, a Detroit based snack food company, is suing multiple Michigan cannabis companies over trademark infringement alleging that the companies knowingly and willingly sold cannabis products under the brand Better Smoke.
Why it Matters: Better Made is seeking monetary damages as well as an injunction to halt the sales of Better Smoke products.
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- A Health Professional’s Guide to Navigating the Disciplinary Process: What to Expect if You Are Facing a Professional Licensing Investigation or Administrative Complaint
Health professionals are committed to caring for patients with expertise, compassion, and integrity. However, in the heavily regulated healthcare field, those professionals can sometimes find themselves navigating not just the medical challenges of their patients but licensing issues of their own as well. Licensing issues can arise unexpectedly, and, when they do, they can cause tremendous stress and uncertainty.
Why it Matters: As an attorney with years of experience handling professional licensing matters for health professionals, Robert J. Andretz has witnessed firsthand how professional licensing investigations and Administrative Complaints can disrupt health professionals’ careers and their ability to provide patient care. He will explore how to navigate the disciplinary process in Michigan so that you can know what to expect if you are ever faced with a threat to your license. Learn more.
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- Corporate Transparency Act Update
As anticipated, the finding by a federal judge in Alabama that the Corporate Transparency Act is unconstitutional has prompted (or at least been echoed by) challenges elsewhere, including in federal courts in Maine and in Michigan. FinCEN filed its appeal notice in the Alabama suit earlier this month, meaning that a decision by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals may be forthcoming. The suits in Maine and Michigan were brought in courts covered by the 5th and 6th Circuit Courts of Appeals, which could be the beginning of a series of events that brings the question of the CTA’s constitutionality before the United States Supreme Court as a result of a possible Circuit split.
Why it Matters: Reporting companies that were formed prior to January 1, 2024, may find it advantageous to continue collecting their beneficial owner information but postpone filing the report until some of these matters have worked through their respective processes. Entities created on or after January 1, 2024, however, will still need to file their reports within 90 days of filing their organizing documents, as their reporting obligations have not been excused. Learn more from attorney Bob Burgee.
Related Practice Groups and Professionals
Cannabis Law | Sean Gallagher
Cottage Law | Mark Kellogg
Health Care Law | Robert Andretz
Business & Tax | Robert Burgee
