I began this blog only last December, and, although six months is not a lot of time to assess the effectiveness of anything, one thing that has become clear to me is the number of people interested in very basic information about bankruptcy. The ground-level hows and whys and whens remain a mystery to many [...]
July 3, 2009 11:07 am

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
... no civil consequences whatsoever for his actions? It's because of a law in Michigan; a law that most Michigan lawyers and judges feel is badly broken and needs fixing. ... 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 ...
July 2, 2009 12:40 pm

Michigan to Stop Tweeting Jurors

(Accident and Injury Law Blog)
... trial, including the nearly essential for human life "tweets" on Twitter, text messages and Google searches. This will require Michigan judges for the first time to instruct jurors not to use any handheld device, such as iPhones or Blackberrys, ... time required to serve in the first place. This is not going to help matters. I'm am in the minority of injury lawyers who think that the existing rules that already incorporate all of the real concerns we have should be underscored in the instruction ...
July 2, 2009 06:42 am
As a personal injury lawyer, I am pleased to see that the FDA has been proactive in considering health hazards from generic drugs. Consider two recent instances where the FDA has both seized drugs for violating ... "and raw ingredients for pain, heart ailment, and psychiatric medications were confiscated today at three Caraco facilities in Michigan to prevent the Detroit-based company from distributing its products until the manufacturing deficiencies are corrected." Jared Favole reports on other ...
July 1, 2009 01:29 pm
... , 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 ... Michigan. Steve has received the largest jury verdict for an automobile accident case in Michigan in four of the past seven years, including in 2008, according to Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Visit our law firm quick facts for more information.
July 1, 2009 01:17 pm
... back the immunity that was stripped by the designation of Saddam's government as a sponsor of terrorism. Decided on June 8, 2009. LAWYER REQUEST The Supreme Court overturned a long-standing ruling that stopped police from initiating questions unless a defendant's lawyer was ... . The high court, in a 5-4 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' ...
July 1, 2009 11:21 am
... read more of the WSJ Blog Wealth Report article on the topic at : What is Michael Jackson's Estate 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
... 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 ...
July 1, 2009 10:16 am

Four Charged in Wichita Burglary Spree

(Total Criminal Defense Blog)
... other accomplices were caught while escaping through the neighborhood. Police suspect the same four men, three of whom are parolees, are behind a rash of similar break-ins in area bars and restaurants - 15 since April. Meanwhile, in Saginaw Township, Michigan, thieves stole 50 TVs from a Holiday Inn Express. The hotel was replacing on CRT TVs with new flat-panel sets, which were being stored in a locked trailer on the property, according to WNEM. Thieves cut through two locks on the trailer and ...
July 1, 2009 07:42 am

Michael Jackson Estate | UPDATE: Last Will and Testament

(Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer Blog)
... Apparently the will divides his estate between his mother, 3 children, and one or more charities. The will named lawyer John Branca and music executive John McClain as executors. They will be the ones administering the will for the estate ... 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 ...
June 30, 2009 03:00 pm

Michael Jackson Estate | UPDATE: Bring Out The Will?

(Michigan Estate Planning Lawyer Blog)
... and testament has surface and will be presented to the court. You can read more here: Jackson Family Lawyer Says Will Has Surfaced This late developing news certainly makes things interesting considering Michael Jackson's ... was not as prepared as he should 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, ...
June 30, 2009 02:45 pm

Brighton Township Crash Fatalities

(Michigan Car Accident Lawyer Blog)
... 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 ... . These include No-Fault Insurance benefits and possible claims under the Michigan Wrongful Death Statute. If you would like more information about your ... . 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. ...
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 ... back to you quickly. Related posts: Passenger Injuries: Michigan Car Accidents Michigan Car Accident Claims: Lawyer Advice Macomb County Car Accident Fatality
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 ... . Steve has received the largest jury verdict for an automobile accident case in Michigan in four of the past seven years, including in 2008, according to Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Visit our law firm quick facts for more information. ...
June 30, 2009 01:11 pm
... other on Sunday. A third person was injured. The first Chicago boating accident occurred on Lake Michigan close to DuSable Harbor when two people fell overboard. According to witnesses, the two people ... second boating accident took place on the Little Calumet River at 127th and South Michigan. 62-year-old Ronald Johnson died after a boat capsized and he ... , ABC 7 News, June 29, 2009 Our Chicago personal injury lawyers know how hard it can be to cope with your loss. We are here to help our clients ...
June 29, 2009 07:14 pm

Michael Jackson Estate already in turmoil

(The Probate Lawyer Family Feud Blog)
... aggressive first step of seeking temporary guardianship before Rowe had a chance to take the matter to court. Katherine's lawyer filed the paperwork for guardianship, listing Rowe's address as "unknown". Today, the court granted the request for temporary ... 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 ...
June 29, 2009 06:37 pm
... court filings in California, Michal Jackson's parents, Katherine and Joe have petitioned the court to become temporary guardians of his children and executor of his estate. You can read more of the AP story on Michael Jackson's estate here: Parents file papers to administer Jackson estate. Christopher J. Berry, Esq., A Michigan Probate Litigation Attorney, is a Partner with Witzke Berry PLLC, which practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Elder Law, Estate Administration and Michigan Probate.
June 29, 2009 02:43 pm
... v. Virginia (07-11191). Here is the question raised in the Briscoe petition, filed in May of last year by University of Michigan law professor Richard D. Friedman: "If a state allows a prosecutor to introduce a certificate of a forensic laboratory ... if it is not to be overruled outright, it should be made easier to get around - as in requiring the accused's lawyer to summon the technician to the stand as his own witness. The Virginia law that is at issue in the case requires an accused to call as ...
June 29, 2009 10:51 am

JBS Swift Beef Recall

(Food Poisoning Law Blog)
... June 24 JBS Swift Beef recall of 41,280 pounds of beef products that were distributed to Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin. The recalled JBS Swift Beef products were produced on April 21, ... the recalled beef is to contact all stores and eating establishments where you purchased a beef product. Read "Are You Part of an E. coli Outbreak?" CONTACT OUR LAWYERS ABOUT E. COLI VICTIM COMPENSATION >>
June 29, 2009 10:45 am
 
 

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