Grand Rapids, Michigan Legal Blog
The government giveth, and the government can taketh away
People receive Social Security Disability for a variety of conditions, and these benefits are often considered to be temporary. The Social Security Administration may perform a continuing disability review (sometimes referred to as a CDR). The two ways that a person...
read moreRestoring your Michigan driver’s license after a DUI/OWI
For most, the value of a driver's license is not apparent until it's gone. Not having a driver's license can make it very difficult to get to work, see family or even get to a grocery store. Driver's licenses can be revoked for many reasons, but the most frequent...
read moreHow SSDI can help those with mental illness
When many people think of disability coverage from Social Security, they think of someone who cannot work due to a physical injury or impairment. However, SSDI also covers many people whose ability to work is affected by mental illness. SSA looks at both physical and...
read moreHow Might The SafeSport Policies Impact You And Your Barn?
The Equine World is closely watching as the new SafeSport Policies (hereinafter "The Policy") are being implemented. Many coaches and participants wonder what impact these new policies will have on trainer/rider relationships; or relationships between any adult member...
read moreEquine Law: Buy/Sell Agreements, Protecting Your Horse As An Investment
We all enter into contracts on a regular basis and have become complacent and often unaware to these binding agreements becoming an all-encompassing part of our lives. We would never dream of buying a house or a car without a contract; nor would we purchase a boat,...
read moreNo-Fault Reform, Reformed
Changes have been made to the Michigan No-Fault law, again. Less than a week after sweeping changes were signed into law, a problem was found; insurance rates were going up, the exact opposite that was promised by lawmakers in Lansing.To understand why this is...
read moreWhat Michigan Motorists Should Know About No-Fault Reform
The Michigan Legislature has found common ground on a potential solution to high car insurance rates which have plagued Michigan motorists for years. In just the last few days, the Governor has signed the proposed bill, making it the law of the land. As with many...
read moreWhat you need to know about Michigan retail fraud
Most of us have heard of shoplifting. However, shoplifting is just one of several charges that fall under Michigan’s “retail fraud” umbrella. Today, we cover important considerations about this charge and its potential consequences. How does Michigan...
read moreNew estimates increase lifespan for Disability Insurance fund
The 2019 annual report on the health of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Fund (OASI) and the Social Security Disability Insurance Fund (DI) provided optimistic results last week.Every year, the Board of Trustees of the OASI and DI funds provides Congress...
read moreFrequently asked questions about Michigan marijuana laws
In December 2018, Michigan legalized the recreational use of marijuana for adults over the age of 21 with The Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act (MRTMA), often referred to as Proposal 1. However, some acts relating to marijuana remain illegal.As...
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