Two new WADL videos.

Last week we finished recording two new commercials set to air on WADL. You can check them out at our YouTube Channel.

Kilpatrick's lawyer during text message scandal is suspended

Kwame Kilpatrick's personal lawyer, Samuel McCargo, during the text message scandal has been suspended from practicing law for nearly six months for failing to report Kilpatrick's lies at trial and for attempting to hide the incriminating texts through a secret settlement deal. The 179 day suspension is shy just once day of requiring McDCargo to be reinstated.

Source: The Detroit Free Press

Police lies and corruption.

A lot has been happening at 248 Lawyers P.C. Among those things is our exclusive coverage over a case involving policy brutality and lies. We have published a special page covering a Michigan police department who has lied and abused the public. We have also posted a video that documents the corrupt police officer in action. Be sure to check out our on-going coverage on this case.

Bars discriminating against men?

New York attorney Roy Den Hollander, a self described “anti-feminist,” has failed to convince a federal court that New York night clubs have discriminatory practices against men. Hollander is specifically concerned about ‘ladies night’ where women often receive discounts and specials on drinks that are exclusive to women only. The case has caused plenty of controversy online over whether or not this practice demonstrates discrimination. One blogger says that under the same ideal, theoretically, you can offer discounts and specials that target a specific race. Would people consider that discrimination? Hollander plans to appeal the decision meaning that regulations on targeting specific demographics in bars may go national, effecting Michigan, in the future as well.

Read More: mLive

Lawsuit in Detroit

Sean Harrington, a business man operating in Detroit, has filed a lawsuit against the city claiming Detroit Police used excessive force against him. The lawsuit is being filed in light of a dispute Harrington had with a former employee. A security camera caught the employee taking food from a refrigerator without permission which prompted the confrontation with employee and Harrington. Detroit Police arrived on the scene later and arrested Harrington charging him assault.

If you have had a similar experience and are questioning whether or not police violated your rights as a citizen, be sure to contact one of our lawyers. Only a legal expert can determine whether or not your case has merit. Remember, your initial discussion with us is totally free.

Source: The Detroit News

Abusive juvenile home crackdown.

Muskegon County officials have undertaken sweeping reforms at the Muskegon County Juvenile Detention Center, following state inspections that revealed excessive force being used by staffers in what the state called a "dangerously understaffed" facility. One juvenile inmate reported being chained by the ankles and physically restrained. Staff at the facility says the use of force is necessary to maintain order. The facility has roughly a 8:1 staff-employee ratio due to budge problems which leaves them unable to control the inmates properly.

Problems like these are very common in facilities that are dealing with financial problems. However that's no excuse for excess physical violence. If your child has suffered injuries due to being mistreated, even by a government facility, you still are well within your rights to be compensated. Make sure you get the right amount by contacting the personal injury lawyers at 248 Lawyers P.C.

Source: Mlive

Banks likely to increase fees.

New government rules that attempt to protect consumers are having a negative backlash. As these regulations are imposed, banks are likely to find creative ways to impose more fees on consumers. Some likely repercussions imposed by banks to offset expected financial losts are:

• Eliminating features of free checking or all together.
• Bigger minimum balances needed to qualify for free checking.
• Shorter grace periods for credit card payments.
• Higher fees on everything from certified checks to ATMs.
• Less interest given on interest earning accounts.

Source: Free Press

Class action lawsuit against Wal-Mart escalates.

Retail giant Wal-Mart on Wednesday asked the US Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling allowing more than 1.5 million women employees of the company to join together in what would become the largest class-action employment lawsuit in history.

Source: CSM

Police Brutality? Deadly taser shooting.

A 31 year old Superior Township man died after an incident with the county police. Stanley Jackson Jr was taken his mother’s home to head a nearby hospital for aid. Hours after the incident he died due to complications from the tasing.

While not common, death from tasing is a very real possibility. While most Police officers uphold the law, there are many out there at disregard regulations and use tasers when it’s absolutely uncalled for. If you have suffered a personal injury due to police brutality, contact the personal injury lawyers at 248 Lawyers P.C. and have them meet justice.

Source: The Detroit News

Criminal or Self Defense?

What is and is not self defense is a common topic among Michiganders considering the amount of weapons owned in our state. On June 30 2010, a 70 year old Green Oak Township man was convicted for shooting a teenager that was fleeing his prosperity after pulling a prank. The man claims he intended to fire a warning shot (at the ground), but the warning shot ricocheted off the ground and hit the teenage vandal in the back.

A good rule of thumb is, do not use force with a deadly weapon unless you have reason to believe you are in imminent danger of death or injury. Self defense cases have a lot of grey areas and can easily be turned into a criminal defense case or a personal injury case by your allege attacker. In an article published the other day, experts go over some of the essentials of what constitutes self defense in Michigan.

Given the grey area of the subject matter, if you find yourself in a situation where you thought you were using self defense but ended up being charged with a crime, you’ll definitely need a criminal defense lawyer.

Feel free to consult with one of our criminal defense lawyers. Remember, it’s absolutely free.

Do you know what this symbol means?

If you don't, it means your tires are not properly inflated. In 2008 the government mandated that this icon is included on all dashboards to warn consumers of a improperly inflated tire. Yet, only about 33% of U.S. citizens actually know what the symbol means.

Having tires that are not improperly inflated poses many risks and is frequently a contributing factor in automobile accidents. At 248 Lawyers P.C. we throughly research all angles of a case, including factors like this, to make sure you get the right compensation. If you find yourself in a automobile case such as car accident, truck accident, or motorcycle accident, be sure to content the personal injury lawyers at 248 Lawyers P.C.

Source: Yahoo

New Personal Injury and Divorce Commercials

Last week we filmed our 3rd round of commercials with WADL. This round includes two commericals, Personal Injury and Divorce. Attorney Timothy Corr stars in the personal Injury commercial and attorney Vicki Corr stars in the second. You can check out the commericals both at our YouTube Channel and our website.

DUI crackdown by Michigan State Police

Michigan law enforcement is stepping up efforts to catch drunken drivers starting Thursday through Labor Day, by adding extra officers on patrol using federal funds, said Anne Readett, spokesperson with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning.

248 Lawyers P.C. in no way adovcates driving while drunk. But if you are caught up any the many mishaps that occur with DUI cases, don’t hesitate to contact one of our DUI lawyers.

More about DUI Cases.

Source: Free Press

Denying citizenship of immigrant children

A number of Republican congressman and others are talking about amending the Constitution so that children of illegal immigrants who are born in this country would no longer automatically be granted citizenship. The 14th Amendment to the Constitution states that "all persons born or naturalized in the United States and subject to the jurisdiction thereof" are automatically U.S. citizens. However some political figures such as Senator Lindsey Graham has called this a “mistake” and have suggested a possible amendment.

Source: The Detroit News

FBI investigates shooting of 7 year old girl.

On May 16, 2010 Michigan was both shocked and in disbelief about the manner of which 7 year old Aiyana Stanley-Jones was killed by a Detroit special response team. The controversial case is now being investigated, independently, by the FBI and Justice Department.

Source: The Detroit News

Personal Injury in auto cases easier to prove.

The Michigan Supreme Court is likely to replace the Kreiner v. Fischer law with the McCormick v. Carrier law. This means that getting compensation for auto accident related injuries in Michigan will be much easier. The old law required you to objectively prove bodily injuries through means such as a test. The problem is that many injuries are not precisely measureable yet still have an effect on a person’s ability to perform essential tasks. Under the new auto accident law, you must now only prove that your injuries have prevented you from performing an essential task such as your ability to work. Getting a personal injury attorney will help you prove this.

The personal injury lawyers at 248 Lawyers P.C. will always make sure you get the right amount for your injuries. If you have recently been in accident involving an automobile, contact 248 Lawyers P.C. now as the more time you wait, the more difficult it is to prove your case.

Michigan’s candidates for governor, learn more.

As you may or may not know, today the polls for Michigan’s primary election for governor opens. Experts expect a low turn-out with only around 17% of Michigan citizens to actually vote. One of the reasons for the low turnout is the simple fact that many Michiganders do not know much about the candidates. If you want the vote but do not know much about our candidates, please check out MiVote.org for easy videos with various candidates explaining their positions, experience, and background.

Facebook & Twitter subjected to public knowledge?

Michigan plans to consider what its employees and agencies post on social media websites as matters of public record and subject to Freedom of Information Act requests. This means that information posted by state employees on social network sites that's deemed avaible for the public can be can be requested by the public through the Freedom of Information Act.

Source: Record Eagle

Strange Michigan Laws

Everyone knows that plenty of states have outdated and strange laws. But how much do you know about Michigan? Did you know that it’s illegal to:

• Sing the "Star-Spangled Banner" at a dance in Michigan.
• Have a sandwich and drink in a cemetery Fenton Michigan
• Throw a snowball in Clawson Michigan.

This article goes over some of the odd laws in Michigan.

Synthetic marijuana causes controversy

Mr. Kuo, an art student in college describes his experience with a type of synthetic marijuana known as K2. The substance has caused plenty of controversy in a number of states including Michigan. Michigan is one of many states in the process of trying to pass a bill that will ban the K2 Substance.

Source: New York Times

LeBron responsible for DUI in Michigan?

An incredible accusation was made from a Michigan 30-year-old man who claims that LeBron James is responsible for his DUI he received in Flint.

At 248 Lawyers P.C. we realize that cases like these are exceptional and that many are charged with DUI’s who are not so irresponsible. If you been charged with a DUI under ominous circumstances, you can always get a free consultation with a DUI Lawyer at 248 Lawyers P.C.

Source: MSN News

Kwame Kilpatrick transferred to a low security prison

Kilpatrick was transferred Friday from the Oaks Correctional Facility near Manistee, where he had begun serving 18 months to five years for probation violations on June 8. James Thomas, Kilpatrick’s lawyer, said access to research facilities and a computer will better allow his client to prepare a defense against federal fraud and tax charges.

Source: The Oakland Press

Credit score now considered in car insurance premiums

"The Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies can consider credit histories when setting auto premiums. Consumer advocates are dismayed, but banning credit scores would not have fixed the urban insurance crisis anyway. As many urban policy holders now enjoy good-credit discounts -- amounting to 5% to 45% of a premium -- as do rural and outstate residents."

Negotiating deals with your creditors is something 248 Lawyers P.C. will proudly do for our community. If you’re negatively impacted by this and need to partake in debt negotiations to save your credit, make sure you contact one of our debt negotiation lawyers.

Source: Detroit Free Press

Bankruptcy taken into consideration with auto dealer reform

A local Michigan lawmaker has brokered an agreement with auto dealers and manufacturers to make reforms to the state's outdated 30-year-old automobile franchise law that never considered the possibility of bankruptcy.

Considering bankruptcy is always important and if you're doing so then you should contact the bankruptcy lawyers at 248 Lawyers P.C. to discuss your best plan of action.

Source: Mlive

Gays ability to get joint custody reversed in Michigan Court of Appeals

The Michigan Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision that could have given gays, lesbians and unmarried heterosexuals in Michigan legal standing to obtain joint custody of children.

At 248 Lawyers P.C. we realize that fighting for custody is difficult. If you need legal assistance with your child custody battles, be sure to consult with our Family Lawyers that deal with child custody law.

Source: Detroit Free Press

Michigan makes it difficult to prove drugged-driving cases involving marijuana

Mlive has an interesting link detailing the new requirements for proving drugged-driving cases for prosecutors. If you find yourself in a situation like this be sure to get criminal defense for drugs and narcotics from 248 Lawyers P.C.

Source: Mlive

Bankruptcy Commercial, WOW version.

Since the launch of the new site, our visitors have been able to see videos of personal injury, bankruptcy, social security disability, criminal defense, and divorce areas of law that we practice. But did you know that we have an alternate version of the Bankruptcy commercial?

You may view the alternate version of commercial on YouTube and you may also find this update at both our Facebook and Twitter accounts.

This version of the Bankruptcy video is ran exclusively on the WOW network and runs during high viewing times such Detroit Tigers games. With it we hope to expand our reach to community by ensuring Michigan citizens that there is nothing to fear about filing for a bankruptcy. It's hard times for everyone these last few years and we want the people of Michigan to know there financial problems have a light at the end of the tunnel.

You can always find more information about bankruptcy at our bankruptcy page.

The new 248 Lawyers site goes live.

It's been mentioned in places like our Facebook and Twitters accounts. Officially however, the new 248 Lawyers is live. The new site offers a far richer experience and is designed to optimize the online experience of our clients, potential clients, and fans.

This site overhaul is only the beginning. There's a lot more to the online marketing efforts that will be done. You can always check back at the 248 Lawyers home page to view the latest updates as well.