Michigan Senior Seminars | More Advice on Being Careful

(Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer Blog)
As an Michigan Elder Law Attorney, I see Michigan Seniors that are often targeted by free lunch or dinner seminars where salesman try to push estate planning with the real goal of selling high commission annuities. The WSJ has an article ... state has doubled the civil penalties for financial securities violations when the victim is 65 years or older. There is quote from the head of the Michigan Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation, Kenn Ross. "If you target an older person in Michigan we're ...
July 2, 2009 02:20 pm
... suffer serious injuries have virtually zero rights. In Kreiner, the Court interpreted the Michigan No-Fault Law's definition of "serious impairment of body function," and ... without any civil penalty. This is because we have lost our focus. In Michigan, the courts only focus on the victim. Yet drivers who cause these injuries - no ... actions are not subject to judicial inquiry, only those of his victim. Our Michigan auto accident law was not supposed to create results like this one. It was originally ...
July 2, 2009 12:40 pm

MICHIGAN JURORS PROHIBITED FROM USING ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

(Chicago Accident and Injury Lawyer Blog)
... , to obtain or disclose information about the case when they are not in court..." to obtain "information about a party, witness, attorney or court officer; news accounts of the case; information collected through juror research on any topics raised ... a case and potentially tainting the judicial process. Charles Koop, the immediate past president of the Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan, believes the new rule will make clear to conscientious jurors that researching the case on their own ...
July 2, 2009 10:38 am
Citing an increase in abuse of senior citizens, state House Michigan Democrats unveiled recent legislation to increase penalties for those who financially exploit and elderly abuse vulnerable adults. "Elderly abuse is a reprehensible act", says California Elder Law and Abuse attorney Steven C. Peck The legislation would increase penalties for financially exploiting vulnerable adults, who in most cases are seniors, making it ...
July 2, 2009 06:00 am
... the wheel for the Benchbook, Michigan just issued a rule banning Tweet Justice. Here is a portion of Michigan Supreme Court Rule 2.511 issued Wednesday: (2) The court shall instruct the jurors that until their jury service is ... As used in this subsection, information about the case includes, but is not limited to, the following: (i) information about a party, witness, attorney, or court officer; (ii) news accounts of the case; (iii) information collected through juror research on any topics raised ...
July 2, 2009 02:08 am

Selections from National Law Journal Daily Headlines July 2, 2009

(New York Supreme Court Criminal Term Library Blog)
... trial, including tweets on Twitter, text messages and Google searches. The ruling, which takes effect Sept. 1, will require Michigan judges for the first time to instruct jurors not to use any handheld device, such as iPhones or Blackberrys, while in ... claimants "Former clients of a Cleveland-based law firm have convinced an Ohio appeals court to revive their claim that the 45-attorney shop duped them into a low-ball settlement in a legal malpractice case. Reversing a lower court, the three-judge ...
July 2, 2009 01:33 am

Read Michael Jackson's Will

(The Probate Lawyer Family Feud Blog)
... forfeit his interests to Sony as collateral for unpaid loans. Stay tuned for all the excitement. Posted by: Probate attorney Andrew W. Mayoras, co-founder and shareholder of The Center for Probate Litigation and The Center for Elder Law in metro-Detroit, Michigan, which concentrate in probate litigation, estate planning, and elder law, among other areas. You can reach him by phone at 248-641-7070 or email at ...
July 1, 2009 05:11 pm

Update on Sean Goldman

(Maryland Family Law)
If you've been following this case, fellow blogger and Michigan attorney Jeanne Hannah has included an update. Too many countries get away with keeping children from their rightful parent, Jeanne's post includes talking points to contact your legislators!
July 1, 2009 04:59 pm
... strain; confirmatory tests are pending on others. The number of ill persons identified in each state is as follows: California (4), Maine (1), Michigan (6), Minnesota (1), New Hampshire (1), New Jersey (2), New Mexico (1), New York (1) and Wisconsin (6 ... the names of all stores that received the E. coli-tainted beef. Why? As I said to ABC News: But Bill Marler, an attorney focused on food poisoning cases with the Seattle-based law firm Marler Clark, said if the FSIS waits 10 days, the information ...
July 1, 2009 04:27 pm
From left, Steven M. Gursten, Judge William J. Giovan and attorney Ed Stein I received a comment yesterday from retired Chief Judge of Wayne County Circuit Court, William J. Giovan, after my letter on ... he makes are excellent, and I commend him on his legal analysis that the problem in Johnson needs to be corrected at the highest level. Hopefully, the Michigan Supreme Court will heed his advice. This is what the Judge wrote: Steve- I read your criticisms of the above case, and you're correct ...
July 1, 2009 01:17 pm
... 4 ruling, overturned the 1986 Michigan v. Jackson ruling, which said police may not initiate questioning of a defendant who has a lawyer or has asked for one unless the attorney is present. The court's opinion said the decision will have "minimal" effects on criminal defendants because of the ... IMMUNITY The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that FBI Director Robert Mueller and former Attorney General John Ashcroft cannot be sued by a former Sept. 11 detainee who claimed he was abused ...
July 1, 2009 11:21 am
... Worth? Regardless of the size, it will be interesting to see how this all plays out, especially since there probably will be quite a bit of court involvement if there are no trust or estate planning documents that surface. -Christopher J. Berry, Esq., a Michigan Wills and Trusts Attorney, is a Partner with Witzke Berry PLLC, which practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Probate.
July 1, 2009 10:44 am
... have some important questions to answer to decide if he had an effective, well planned comprehensive estate plan set up. Also visit South Florida Estate Planning Lawyer, David Shulman's blog, as he is also covering the Michael Jackson Estate saga and providing insight as an estate planning lawyer. Christopher J. Berry, Esq., A Michigan Estate Administration Lawyer, is a Partner with Witzke Berry PLLC, which practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Michigan Probate Litigation.
July 1, 2009 10:16 am
... not use electronic communication devices while on jury duty (the entire rule is provided below). The new rule by the Michigan Supreme Court is an excellent first step. Providing jurors with specific guidance on electronic communication devices will ... in this subsection, information about the case includes, but is not limited to, the following: (i) information about a party, witness, attorney, or court officer; (ii) news accounts of the case; (iii) information collected through juror research on ...
July 1, 2009 08:10 am
Michigan paralegal Wendolyn Greene (formerly Johnson), an employee in the special prosecutions unit of the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Michigan, has been suspended. The Detroit News is reporting that she is suspected of leaking information to ... they were dating. Greene told the Detroit News via telephone that she does not work for the U.S. Attorney's Office but a spokesperson for the office says that she remains employed. The investigation of the allegations against Greene is ...
June 30, 2009 06:01 pm

Michael Jackson Estate | UPDATE: Last Will and Testament

(Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer Blog)
... will be the ones administering the will for the estate. According to the article, it is still unclear who will be appointed guardian of his children, or if it was even mentioned in the will. What is clear is that this will be a mess moving forward because of what appears to be shoddy estate planning. Christopher J. Berry, Esq., A Michigan Probate Lawyer, is a Partner with Witzke Berry PLLC, which practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Estate Administration and Michigan Probate.
June 30, 2009 03:00 pm

Michael Jackson Estate | UPDATE: Bring Out The Will?

(Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer Blog)
... might be a last will and testament for Michael Jackson after all. In an AP article, Michael Jackson's family attorney has said that a last will and testament has surface and will be presented to the court. You can read more here: Jackson Family ... have been if just now they are discovering his will and estate planning documents. -Christopher J. Berry, Esq., A Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer, is a Partner with Witzke Berry PLLC, which practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Estate ...
June 30, 2009 02:45 pm

Brighton Township Crash Fatalities

(Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog)
... of the families. I hope that the surviving passenger has a quick and full recovery. Under the Michigan No-Fault Insurance laws, the surviving passenger can have all of his medical ... link. We will send it out immediately along with other important information. For more information about Michigan car accident cases, visit our law firm web site at www.BuckfireLaw.com. If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan car accident attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) 606 ...
June 30, 2009 02:12 pm

Michigan Man Killed in Utah Car Accident

(Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog)
... problem, especially because any detraction from the roadway can have terrible consequences. The Michigan family does have legal rights related to this accident. A wrongful death lawsuit ... available to the family. If you would like more information about your rights after a Michigan car accident, you can order our FREE book, "The Ultimate ... site at www.BuckfireLaw.com. If you would like to speak with one of our Michigan car accident attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (800) ...
June 30, 2009 01:49 pm
... ." I welcome this opportunity to respond, and to hopefully advance the discourse about this important case, because the rights of thousands of Michigan residents are immediately and dangerously affected by this decision. Again, if we accept the plaintiff's version of the ... for any portion of a loss incurred more than one year before commencement of a lawsuit filed by a Michigan attorney, is not subject to judicial tolling, overruling what was long-standing law in this state under Lewis v. DAIIE. ...
June 30, 2009 01:11 pm
 
 

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