“Body Cameras in Law Enforcement: Unveiling the Pros & Cons”
A rising hot topic in criminal law has been that of Body Worn Camera (BWC) footage and other legislatively regulated recordings, including dash camera video, in-car video, and audio recordings. As the number of states adopting BWC mandates increases, footage has...
TV Arrests vs. Real-Life Busts: Debunking the Fictional Glamour of Crime Shows-Miranda Rights Edition
On Television when people are arrested on TV, the police always read them their Miranda rights. It is shown so often on TV that we all know them: “You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you, etc.” In real life, the police...
Charting a Course for Success: Your Business Startup Outline
Each week we will dive into these topics to help you make better decisions on your start-up or perhaps correct mistakes made early on. If you have any questions pertaining to any of these subjects, please feel free to contact me at bartonmorris.com or call...
Discover the Consequences: Can You Keep Your License After a 2nd OWI Charge?
If you receive a second OWI conviction within 7 years of a prior conviction, your license will be revoked. A second conviction more than 7 years after a prior conviction will not revoke your driver’s license. If you receive 2 OWI convictions within 7 years, the...
Guns and the Law: Exploring the Contrasts Between a Criminal Attorney and a Criminal Trial Attorney in Gun Crime Cases
All criminal attorneys should be trial attorneys; however, many attorneys have never actually tried a case. Some attorneys only enter pleas. Pleas are a very important and useful tool for resolving criminal cases, but trials are a constitutional right of every...
Maximize Profits & Minimize Taxes – LLC vs. CORPORATION
Unlocking Key Differences in Ownership, Benefits & Tax Implications Owning a business offers many benefits. The business structure type defines how some benefits work, such as limiting liability, differing tax structures, various levels of control, and...
Building a Rockstar Team for Your Business – Summary
A Rockstar team is necessary for any business that desires to achieve its goals, scale, and provide an infrastructure upon which long-term success will be achieved. Like anything important, it requires a lot of planning, intention, and execution. It starts with the...
Budding Opportunities: Michigan Invests $4.4 Million in Cannabis Reference Laboratory to Elevate Industry Standards
CRA’s Brian Hanna announces $ 4.4 million in state funding for a state cannabis reference laboratory. The Executive Director of the Cannabis Regulatory Agency announced on July 20, 2023, that the agency has secured funding for a state-run cannabis testing facility....
The Armor of Contracts: Ensuring Legal Protection for Your Business
Whether you're a businessperson or an entrepreneur, you may need various contracts (or agreements) to help support your business. We handle business-to-business contracts, employment contracts, real estate contracts, and others while assisting you with your...
Contract Horror Stories: Real-Life Examples of Bad Contracts and Their Consequences
We will be presenting some legal discussions each Tuesday morning to give business owners some information in hopes that they can succeed and avoid various legal pitfalls. The Law Offices of Barton Morris invite business owners to schedule a free consultation where...