Even just a few years ago, the idea of 3D printing sounded like some sort of science fiction fad. But the somewhat controversial technology was real. And it is gaining realer applications day by day. A recent business partnership announcement with ties in Detroit...

Month: August 2016
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over continues in Michigan
Drivers on Michigan roadways need to be very carful as they drive around this coming weekend. Labor Day weekend is a weekend that is often associated with end of summer parties that involve alcohol. The Michigan State Police and many other departments across the state...
Before college begins, a money 101 course, part 2
In our past post we began the discussion about how a young student's college years can be the basis of either a healthy financial setup or a troublesome one. For many who are in college, it is the first time that they have been living on their own and becoming fully...
What items should be in your employment contract?
Whether you're the business doing the contracting or the person signing an employment or work agreement, there are some common items that should probably be covered in the document before you put pen to paper in a signature. Everyone probably knows that an employment...
Before college begins, a money 101 course for students
A young adult beginning college comes with lots of new things. There will be new classes, new living quarters, new friends, and new expenses. There will be new financial scenarios that come up.Learning how to navigate their financial lives can help set up young adults...
What factors are considered in Michigan custody cases?
Michigan child custody cases are based what is considered the best interests of the child. Parents might always think that they know what is best for the child, and in many cases, that is true. For parents who are going through a child custody battle, knowing the...
‘Gray’ demographic has biggest impact on divorce rate
Divorce happens to all kinds of people. People from all backgrounds, religions, income-levels, etc. can and do decide that they want out of their marriages. But did you know that there is one age group in particular that is reportedly driving up the rate of divorce...
Violation of 1988 law lands Rolling Stone magazine in court
Michigan has a very specific law to help keep citizens' personal information protected if that information is provided to rent, borrow, purchase or lease items like movies, magazines and other media. The law is based on the fact that what a person chooses to read,...
Study looks at gender role evolution and risk of divorce
A marriage means that two people are committed to each other. They are bound by laws and, in some cases, by their church and faith. That basic idea behind marriage hasn't changed much in the last century, though we have seen certain laws change such as same-sex...
Make a plan if you intend to sell your business
Business owners who are contemplating the sale of the business shouldn't try to rush into the deal. Instead, you have to make sure you plan for the sale and the period after the sale. Proper planning now can help ensure that you don't regret the sale in a year or more...