In the last 3 years, PFAS investigation and remediation has been a major focus of state and federal environmental authorities. This article update covers a few of the significant developments of special importance to Michigan businesses and citizens.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Bankruptcy Code does not allow Chapter 7 debtors to rid themselves of junior liens on home loans that are under water. This decision should benefit commercial lenders as debtors may not void a junior mortgage lien when the debt owed on a […]

All employers and their HR staff will be confronted with the uncertain task of quickly and efficiently bringing back on-line previously fine-tuned systems for the production of goods and services which have been forced into much-reduced activity. Following are some FAQs for the reboot.
A MESSAGE TO DEAN & FULKERSON’S REAL ESTATE CLIENTS DURING THE COVID 19 ACTIVITY RESTRICTION PERIOD.

Despite continuing travel and activity restrictions, real estate transactions are still being completed, but not without some adjustments.
An overview from a buyer’s perspective.
Dean & Fulkerson successfully fought off an appeal of a Judgment following a grant of summary disposition for freight charges against a shipper who maintained …
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With the uncertainties during the covid pandemic, a force majeure clause in a contract addresses the unforeseeable circumstances that prevent a party to contract from fulfilling their obligations under the contract.
FLSA EXEMPT STATUS MINIMUM SALARY LEVEL INCREASES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020

Effective January 1, 2020, the minimum salary level will increase.
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions regarding the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) rule.