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Eric J. Pelton
Kienbaum Hardy Viviano Pelton & Forrest PLC
Birmingham
Eric J. Pelton practices in the area of labor and employment law, counseling employers on employment issues and traditional labor law, grievance arbitration, policy formulation, wage and benefit issues, noncompete covenants, and class-action litigation....
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AI Basics for Michigan Attorneys
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AI can become an effective tool in an attorney's toolbox. Check out this Legal Update to learn more about creating effective prompts and questions for AI to aid your practice.
Sample Confidentiality Policy
Updated Form
Employers should take affirmative action to protect confidential information. This sample form in the ICLE Formbank provides an excellent starting point for developing this safeguard.
FinCEN Residential Reporting Rule Vacated
New Legal Update
A Texas federal district court issued a memorandum opinion and order vacating the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) residential real estate reporting rule, which took effect on March 1, 2026. This Legal Update offers highlights of the case and its important holding.
One-Party Psychological Evaluation Referral Order
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If a party's mental health is a concern in your family law case, you may want to order a psychological evaluation. With this sample order, the court appoints an expert to conduct this evaluation.
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Eric J. Pelton
Kienbaum Hardy Viviano Pelton & Forrest PLC
Birmingham
Eric J. Pelton practices in the area of labor and employment law, counseling employers on employment issues and traditional labor law, grievance arbitration, policy formulation, wage and benefit issues, noncompete covenants, and class-action litigation....
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Eric J. Pelton
Kienbaum Hardy Viviano Pelton & Forrest PLC
Birmingham
Eric J. Pelton practices in the area of labor and employment law, counseling employers on employment issues and traditional labor law, grievance arbitration, policy formulation, wage and benefit issues, noncompete covenants, and class-action litigation....
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