Shareholder Ed Boucher has been named to the inaugural Michigan Legal 250 by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, recognized in the construction law category among the state's most influential attorneys.
Kotz Sangster is pleased to announce the recognition of our attorneys as 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.
The Kotz Sangster team returned to Belle Isle Beach for the 8th annual Motor City Mile Open Swim, hosted by Swim Across America in Detroit. Our team of swimmers included attorney Ed Boucher, his son Noah Boucher, attorney Doug Eyre and legal assistant Carolyn Wood. They swam alongside more than 150 participants and volunteers, supporting research to improve cancer treatment.
On January 26, 2023, the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed the July 19, 2022 Court of Claims decision which would have reinstated the Earned Sick Time Act (“ESTA”) and the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (“IWOWA”), effective February 20, 2023. The Court of Appeals, in a unanimous ruling, held that the Michigan Legislature’s 2018 “adopt and amend” strategy was constitutional.
As a result, Michigan employers will not be required to expand their paid leave policies or increase the minimum wage next month.
It is anticipated that the decision of the Court of Appeals will be appealed to the Michigan Supreme Court.
Kotz Sangster continues to monitor this situation and will provide updates as additional information becomes available.