William Hallan: Keeping up with shoplifters is a common frustration
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Perhaps the most famous shoplifting incident occurred when an 8-year-old boy, who was left home alone while his family traveled to Paris for Christmas, stole a toothbrush that wasn’t clearly approved by the American Dental Association.
James Hallan: Year-End Musings
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Thank you for your membership. As we close out the year, I thought I’d share random year-end musings.
ELECTIONS
The voters have spoken and Michigan has a new sheriff in town.
Michigan Marijuana Act: 5 things employers should know
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By LAURA J. GENOVICH
Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.
On Nov. 6, Michigan voters approved Proposal 1, the Marijuana Legalization Initiative. Among other things, the initiated law makes marihuana legal under state and local law for adults 21 years of age or older,