Gov. Rick Snyder’s efforts to sign nearly 700 new bills into law before the end of his final year in office have resulted in a few new laws. Many changes have been made already, and plenty more are on the way! In fact, below are just a few of the new laws you’re likely toRead More
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Cyberbullying is Finally a Crime in Michigan
Cyberbullying is a severe public health issue that affects men, women, and children of all ages throughout the United States. For years, lawmakers have been attempting to find just the right solutions and determine appropriate punishments for offenders, but even now only a few states have actual legal consequences in place. However, more and moreRead More
Recreational Marijuana is Now Legal in Michigan: Know the Law
If you’ve been advocating for recreational marijuana for some time, Michigan’s latest ruling on the subject likely has you jumping for joy. However, before you start getting too excited, you should take a moment to familiarize yourself with what exactly the law has to say about the subject. Doing so will not only ensure you’reRead More
The Differences Between Social Security Disability & Supplemental Security Income
The Social Security Administration (SSA) utilizes two fantastic programs to assist blind and/or disabled people throughout the United States. If you’re disabled or impaired, you may even be considering submitting applications of your own. However, before you do, we ask you to take a moment and look below at some of the differences between theRead More
Michigan Court of Appeals: Police Have the Right to Stop Uninsured Vehicles
If your car is currently uninsured, watch out! Police now have a right to stop uninsured vehicles on the road. To help you understand how this recent decision by the Michigan Court of Appeals will affect you, we’ve outline all the most crucial information below. The Original Case Patrick Mazzie was charged with numerous drug-relatedRead More
Social Security If You Are Self-Employed
If you have a traditional job and receive regular paychecks, chances are you likely don’t spend much time worrying about Social Security taxes seeing as how they’re automatically deducted from your income each pay period. However, if you are self-employed, paying your taxes and reporting your earnings is quite a bit different in the senseRead More
Dan Harris Named The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100
The National Trial Lawyers is a highly respected association, composed of the most exemplary criminal defense and civil plaintiff trial lawyers from throughout the country. The primary purpose of this organization is to give trial lawyers access to remarkable educational programs and advocacy training, as well as promote greater networking amongst established legal professionals. TheRead More
Harris Law has Won Millions for Our Clients
At Harris Law, we provide outstanding legal services, and comprehensive support to a wide range of clients suffering a diverse assortment of personal injuries. Our highly qualified and compassionate personal injury attorneys have even earned a reputation throughout Northern Michigan for being exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced, as well as outstandingly honest and loyal, thanks toRead More
How Much is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
It’s hard to determine up front what your personal injury case might be worth. After all, you have to consider how serious your injuries are, and what kind of impact they will have on your future health, career, and personal life. A car accident resulting in a horribly broken leg may have steeper initial medicalRead More
Liability in Construction Accident Law
If you were to get into an accident as a construction worker, you would simply apply for your workers compensation benefits and move on. However, according to construction accident law, if you can show that your accident was directly caused by the negligence of someone else, including an employer or other third-party, you may beRead More