Injured motorist sought damages for failure of airbag to deploy

May 26, 2017

This is a claim for economic and noneconomic damages for injuries that the plaintiff sustained when the airbag in her vehicle failed to deploy during a crash. The plaintiff is in her early 50’s. Before the accident, she collected social security disability benefits and worked 15 hours per week at a flower shop. The plaintiff […]

Family of Nursing Home Resident Receives Compensation for Injuries Patient Sustained in Fall.

May 26, 2017

The claim was settled without filing a complaint for $277,000.00. The injured party in this matter was an elderly, morbidly obese woman with severe dementia. She resided in a long-term care facility and was bedbound. A staff member rolled the resident onto her side to change her diaper. The resident continued rolling and fell off […]

Criminal Law- A valid registration card is not dispositive concerning § 4 immunity

May 23, 2017

By: Agenique Smiley in Criminal Law, Michigan Court of Appeals, Michigan Court of Appeals, Most Important Opinions May 11, 2017 A party is entitled to § 4 immunity only if he or she is in full compliance with the MMMA, which includes its definitions of both a “patient” and a “caregiver.” If a party’s status […]

DACA March Update

March 20, 2017

The Immigrant Legal Resource Center has released updated guidelines on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program.  The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is still available and the government is still accepting and approving DACA initial and renewal applications. However, the program could be terminated at any time. As a result, the information […]

Updated Deferred Action Guidelines.

March 1, 2017

Source I. General Information for All Requestors A. What is Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals? Over the past several years, this Administration has undertaken an unprecedented effort to transform the immigration enforcement system into one that focuses on national security, public safety, border security and the integrity of the immigration system. As the Department of […]

Administration Releases New Enforcement Priorities

February 24, 2017

See the this memo for details into the new enforcement priorities.

Kevin Jaime Luna Exonerated of Felony Charges

February 10, 2017

Margolis Law vacates guilty plea due to lack of notification about immigration status change. Read the full decision here.

Tyrannical Trump’s New Executive Orders

February 2, 2017

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release January 25, 2017 Executive Order: Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements EXECUTIVE ORDER – – – – – – – BORDER SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IMPROVEMENTS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States […]

WARNING:  DO NOT TRAVEL OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES IF YOU ARE FROM AN AFFECTED COUNTRY

January 31, 2017

President Trump issued an Executive Order on Friday, January 27, 2017, that says that people who are citizens of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen may not enter the U.S. for at least 90 days.  This includes people with Lawful Permanent Resident or “Green Card” status as well as any other visas.  Citizens […]

“Preparing Your Family for Immigration Enforcement” Guide and Video

December 22, 2016

The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center has created a free guide called “Preparing Your Family for Immigration Enforcement as well as an introductory video.   We are pleased to make this video and guide available to those in need. Download Guide (Spanish) Download Guide (English) If you have questions about your immigration rights or need representation, […]