Don’t Take Weight Discrimination Lightly

Did you know that at present, Michigan is the only state with a civil rights statute that specifically designates “weight” as a protected class under the law? Under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (“ELCRA”), Michigan employers are prohibi… Read More
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Class Is in Session

Class Is in Session

As a new school year is set to take off, many teachers – especially those new to the profession – face the challenge of pulling together enough supplies for a successful term. That’s why Farmington Public Schools has rolled out the “Adopt a T… Read More
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No Contest (USPTO Style)

While most people realize that they need to file trademark maintenance documents after the fifth year of registration, many fail to take advantage of the opportunity at that time to gain heightened protection for their mark by having the mark acknowl… Read More
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Things to Know (About Us!): Dirk Beamer

Here’s what Dirk Beamer has to say about building long-term relationships: “One of the nicest things about our practice is the opportunity to form deeply rooted professional relationships that lead to longstanding personal friendships. I have rep… Read More
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Back to School, Back to Basics

It seems like it was not that long ago that we were wondering if spring would ever arrive. All too quickly, and with back-to-school sales in full swing, it is clear that summer is on the wane (high temps and humidity notwithstanding). If you have col… Read More
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For the Love of the Game

For the Love of the Game

As we all know, nothing brings people together quite like sports! And the passion for athletics starts at an early age, which is why Huron Valley Schools strive to foster that love of the game and bring together the community in support of its young… Read More
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Protecting Your Good Name

If you are in business, there are plenty of good reasons to set up a corporation or a limited liability company. High on that list is the ability to prevent a competitor from stealing your business name. So long as your corporation or limited liabili… Read More
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Golfing for the Greater G…

Golfing for the Greater Good

For almost 30 years, the Farmington-Farmington Hill Optimists Club has held an annual golf outing. Proceeds from the event allow the organization to continue its support of local youth programs and events. On Tuesday, the Orrie Donley Golf Outing wil… Read More
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Does Taxable Value Equal…

Does Taxable Value Equal Market Value?

If you’ve lived in Michigan a while, you know that we have a quirky system for determining the “Taxable Value” of residential real estate. Under Proposal A (passed in 1994), the increase in the taxable value of residential real estate cannot ex… Read More
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Things to Know (About Us!): Heather Brenneman Miles

If you’re passing through Elkhart County, Indiana this week, you might just pass by one of the nation’s largest 4-H county fairs! Last year’s fair hosted more than 196,000 people throughout the nine-day event! And the Fair Board strives to not… Read More
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