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As Michigan public schools prepare their 2026-2027 budgets, schools should be aware of the short-term borrowing options available to cover their projected operating cash-flow shortfalls.
On May 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it is formally rescinding the Biden administration’s 2024 Final Overtime Rule. The 2024 rule would have significantly increased...
A federal court sends your case to arbitration. But who later decides the fate of the arbitration award—the same federal judge or a new state court? The U.S. Supreme Court has now answered that...
It is often said that one of the main advantages of arbitration is that it is generally faster and less costly than litigation. But arbitration can still involve significant costs and time. Two...
On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule that would establish a uniform standard for determining joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act...
Over the last three decades, 40 states have legalized the sale and use of medical marijuana in one form or another. Last week, the federal government followed suit, and the policy change could...
A party sues your company over a contractual dispute. The contract is one you use with other similar counterparties. The contract contains an arbitration clause requiring that any disputes be...
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has released several pieces of guidance related to ERISA fiduciary status and standards of conduct relating to investment selection and related advice in...
On April 14, 2026, the White House transmitted two nominations to the United States Senate that, if confirmed, would bring the National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) to four sitting Members and...
Two federal courts just reached different conclusions on whether sharing Meta Pixel data tied to video-viewing activity can violate the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA). The result: VPPA...
Your company has just filed a lawsuit in Michigan state court. Can the court dismiss your suit on the grounds that you should have brought it in the jurisdiction specified in the forum-selection...
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (which covers Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee and Kentucky) signals an increased willingness to scrutinize outdated actuarial...
On March 20, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a sweeping decision that significantly constrains how the Federal Trade Commission may pursue deceptive advertising...
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) has filed a federal trademark lawsuit against DraftKings, Inc. alleging unauthorized use of the NCAA’s iconic basketball tournament...
A recent Ontario decision confirms that U.S. companies can be sued in Canada for infringement of Canadian intellectual property, even when servers, employees, and corporate headquarters are...
On February 27, 2026, newly appointed National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Crystal S. Carey issued Memorandum GC 26-03, providing updated case handling guidance to regional...
Arbitration clauses sometimes state that the parties waive their right to appeal. But a recent decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit underscores the importance...
The recent conviction of a construction company’s senior officer demonstrates that liability under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (“OHSA”) is not limited to corporations. Supervisors have...