The fall time change could affect how employees are paid

Time for a Change

Does daylight saving time affect employee pay? In a couple of weeks, daylight saving time will end and most of us will “fall back” an hour. While many of us will simply be concerned with resetting clocks, employers will want to consider how they… Read More
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Make a Plan

Make a Plan

The word “estate” usually conjures images of older, high-net-worth individuals with small dogs and grandiose homes. So, estate planning is only for people like that, right? In reality, estate planning is for every adult, regardless of age or net… Read More
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Short-Term Rental Review

Short-Term Rental Review

Short-terms rentals have become increasingly popular with real estate investors and those who want to purchase a retirement or vacation home for the future but are willing to rent it to vacationers during the intervening years. Whether you are consid… Read More
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Bosses Day

Bosses Day

Great jobs start with great bosses. At Wright Beamer, our bosses are also coaches, mentors, and true leaders in every sense of the word. Dirk, Lee, Evan, Heather, and Nate set a great example for all of us through their commitment to excellence and t… Read More
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Appetite for Title VII En…

Appetite for Title VII Enforcement

Last month, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) filed suit against the operators of the Fricker’s restaurant chain, alleging that the company violated federal law by discriminating against qualified male applicants. According t… Read More
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A Full Plate

A Full Plate

CARES of Farmington Hills began because three community leaders couldn’t bear to let the local food pantry close, cutting off food security for those in need. CARES quickly grew into a true “Campus of Hope” providing food for Farmington area in… Read More
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Ill, older man signing estate planning documents and will

Where There's a Will. . .

I’m occasionally asked if an individual can create or update an estate plan if a doctor has opined that the individual can no longer make sound decisions or the individual has a court-appointed guardian or conservator. The short answer: It depends.… Read More
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Opening Night

Opening Night

The Barn is one of the most iconic buildings sitting at the heart of Farmington Hills. The former dairy farm is now a state-of-the-art theater and houses some of the best comedies, dramas, and mysteries. The 2023-2024 season kicks off this weekend. T… Read More
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Make Your Intentions Clea…

Make Your Intentions Clear

A recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision has served as a reminder that when it comes to interpreting a trust, clear language regarding your intentions can go a long way in resolving potential disputes and making sure your wishes are fulfilled. In… Read More
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Welcome Aboard

Welcome Aboard

In more good news, Wright Beamer has welcomed new associate attorney, Nathan Lichtman, to the firm. Nathan received a Bachelor of Arts in communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s in journalism from Marquette University… Read More
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