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03/31/2026

Calculating when the workday starts and ends for remote workers can be tricky. A recent federal court decision draws a confusing line in the sand for remote workers pursuing wage theft claims against their employers.

Workplaces have evolved significantly since Congress enacted the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 (“FLSA”) and courts are increasingly being asked to address

03/24/2026

150 lunches, one great team, and a whole lot of heart. Sommers Schwartz teamed up with Another Day Resource Center to pack and deliver brown-bag lunches to Detroit's homeless community.

Read the full post here - https://www.sommerspc.com/blog/2026/03/sommers-schwartz-serves-up-something-special-with-detroit-another-day-resource-center/

03/23/2026

Please join us in congratulating Alana Karbal on being recognized as a Michigan Lawyers Weekly "Up & Coming Lawyer."

We are pleased to announce that shareholder Alana Karbal has been selected to Michigan Lawyers Weekly's "Up & Coming Lawyers" for 2026.

03/18/2026

When hospitals cut corners, they increase the risk of preventable birth injuries. Understaffing, poor resident oversight, and exhausted staff can lead to delayed responses and tragic outcomes. If your child was injured at birth, hospital negligence may be to blame.

Inadequate staffing and supervision are the root causes behind many preventable birth injuries. Unfortunately, this issue plagues hospitals in Michigan and

03/16/2026

Prenatal care is the first line of defense against serious pregnancy complications. If inadequate care leads to injury, families may have legal options. Learn more: https://www.sommerspc.com/videos/prenatal-care-protecting-mothers-and-babies-rick-groffsky/

03/13/2026

The Family and Medical Leave Act protects more than just your right to time off. It also shields you from retaliation. If your employer punished you for filing an FMLA claim or taking leave, you may have legal options.

Taking time away from work to recover from a serious health condition or care for a family member is stressful enough. Worrying about how your employer will

03/11/2026

Every job applicant deserves to be evaluated based on their qualifications, not their gender or outdated stereotypes about men and women. Tad Roumayah represents a woman who alleges she was refused a job application by a manager who stated that he only hires men for the role. Fox 2 Detroit recently covered the case here:

A woman is claiming she was discriminated against after the manager's of Pinball Pete's in East Lansing said she was too petite to work there. Melissa Rill is suing for lost wages and gender discrimination. The arcade declined to comment.

03/10/2026

Sommers Schwartz attorneys Jesse Young, Kevin Stoops, and Ethan Goemann resolved a collective FLSA overtime case alleging unpaid wages, resulting in a $4.3 million settlement affecting almost 10,000 hourly employees. Learn more: https://www.sommerspc.com/verdicts/4-3-million-settlement-for-unpaid-overtime-wages-in-violation-of-the-fair-labor-standards-act/

03/04/2026

Ann Arbor urologist Dr. Bryan Sack faces criminal charges on multiple counts of child sexual abuse after MSP found more than 100 explicit images in his home. Although these charges only involve prohibited electronic media, parents of Dr. Sack's patients should call a lawyer if they suspect abuse.

Pediatric urologist Dr. Bryan Sack faces criminal charges related to possession of images depicting child sexual abuse. Learn more.

02/27/2026

Electronic fetal heart monitoring can alert healthcare providers to early signs of labor complications. EFM data can be critical evidence in birth injury lawsuits, helping to prove that a care team missed signals and provided negligent care.

Recent news articles sporting inflammatory headlines have raised questions about the value of continuous electronic fetal heart monitoring (EFM) during

02/24/2026

Collaboration can help attorneys build stronger cases, achieve better outcomes, and participate in processes that deliver justice more effectively for clients. Learn more about the benefits of working together.

Conversations between lawyers often focus on referrals. When a client or prospective client has a problem outside an attorney's practice area, the lawyer

02/19/2026

Did you know your employer is legally required to provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities and religious practices? If they deny your request or retaliate, you may have legal recourse.

Work should be a place where you can perform your job without unnecessary barriers. Yet for many employees, a disability or religious beliefs can create