Many people don’t realize that the police don’t always need a search warrant to enter their home in Michigan. In some instances, they can enter it unauthorized due to the community caretaking exception. Here’s more information about it and how it affects you. It...

Many Michigan small business owners falsely believe that only big corporations get sued. The reality is that small businesses do get sued for a variety of reasons. By understanding what these reasons are, you can help to take necessary precautions to protect your...

If Michigan authorities suspect that you are driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol, they will likely conduct a traffic stop. You will be required to present your license,, registration, and insurance information when asked to do so by the officer who conducts the...

Unlike some other states, which have a blanket DUI charge for people caught driving under the influence, Michigan has different charges for different levels of impairment. The type of drug or alcohol you've consumed can affect your charges, as well as your level of...

Many people have heard the term "disorderly conduct" but aren't quite sure what it means. In the state of Michigan, disorderly conduct is defined as public behavior that disturbs other people. This can range from sexual offenses to loitering to picketing funerals....

The federal Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits employers in New Jersey from discriminating against employees or potential employees due to pregnancy or childbirth. It also prohibits discrimination because of a medical condition that is related to childbirth or...

For those hoping to make a steady stream of income quickly with a business, franchises offer an incredible opportunity. Most small businesses take quite some time to begin turning profit. Even larger businesses with private investors and start-up capital struggle at...

If you're at the point where divorce is the only answer to your marital problems, you'll want nothing more than to start the process. While it's okay to move things in the right direction, you must be careful of how you ask your spouse for a divorce.If you take the...

The thought of not being able to spend a single day with one's child could elicit a strong, defensive reaction from a parent. Nevertheless, that's a reality divorcing parents may have to face. In fact, some parents might have to spend more than a week between visits...

Recently, the Department of Transportation held a teleconference to discuss the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System data. The big news that came out of it is that roadway fatalities went down by nearly 2 percent...