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24. June 2008: Michigan Statutes of Limitation

The statute of limitation for a particular action is the time allowed by statute for bringing litigation on that particular subject matter. The various Michigan statutes of limitation are set forth below. For other states, consider searching the state legislature's website and using search term "limitation of action". ...More

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17. June 2008: Michigan's Scanner Law - Retail Pricing and Automatic Checkout

Michigan's scanner law is codified at MCL 445.360a, Public Act 344, effective Mar. 29, 1985. It is popularly called the Item Pricing Act and applies to ...More

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02. June 2008: Patient Access to Psychiatric Medical Records

Question:

A patient sees a psychiatrist for several sessions for diagnosed mental illness requiring treatment. The relationship with the psychiatrist ends poorly. The patient no longer sees the psychiatrist but wants to see his psychiatric record, including the psychiatrist's notes from their sessions together. He is told by the psychiatrist's office that copies of the medical records are not made for patients and that the only way he can see them is to make an appointment to go over the records with the doctor at a cost of $75. Is this legal? ...More

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01. June 2008: Children and Safety Belts - Michigan Law as of July 1, 2008

In February 2008, an article was posted regarding this topic, essentially describing that if your child is age 4 or older, the law does not require a booster or car seat. This will no longer be the law as of July 1, 2008. ...More

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