Cline, Cline & Griffin Celebrates Attorney J. Brian MacDonald as a State Bar of Michigan 50-Year Honoree
Cline, Cline & Griffin, P.C. is proud to congratulate J. Brian MacDonald on being recognized by the State Bar of Michigan as a 50-Year Honoree, celebrating 50 years of membership in the State Bar. This distinguished recognition honors attorneys who have reached this remarkable professional milestone and acknowledges their decades of service to the legal profession and the public. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to providing trusted legal co
Michigan High School Athletes Can Now Sign NIL Deals: What Families Need to Know
As of January 27, 2026, Michigan high school athletes can legally earn compensation for their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). The change follows approval by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), bringing Michigan in line with many other states that have already expanded NIL opportunities to high school student-athletes. So, what does this mean for families? As most everyone knows by now, NIL refers to a student-athlete’s ability to earn money from the use
U.S. Department of Labor Issues a Final Rule on the Determination of Independent Contractor Status
On January 10, 2024, to become effective March 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule on the determination of...
What You Need To Know About the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Going Into Effect January 1st, 2024.
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) goes into effect on January 1, 2024 and impacts many U.S. businesses as well as foreign businesses...
Our firm participated in the Carriage Town Ministries Christmas Adopt a Family Program
Our firm participated in the Carriage Town Ministries Christmas Adopt a Family Program again this year and were able to provide gifts to...
The Death of Open and Obvious
Michigan Supreme Court Obliterates Open and Obvious Defense to Premises Liability Claims. For years, Defendants in Michigan have been...
A new federal law protecting the rights of pregnant workers takes effect on June 27.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) takes effect on June 27, expanding protections to ensure that workers experiencing pregnancy,...