At the YMCA

At the YMCA

The first YMCA originated in Industrial Revolution-era London. George Williams, a farmer-turned-department store worker, and his friends came together to create a supportive community for other young men seeking to escape from the hazards of the stre… Read More
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Tailoring leases for shopping center tenants

Tailoring Tenant Terms

A shopping center’s tenants may include gyms, retailers, and restaurants. However, the landlord will likely present all tenants of the shopping center with the same boilerplate “form lease” that does not account for the tenants’ different nee… Read More
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Go To Lawyer

Go To Lawyer

Earlier this month, Michigan Lawyers Weekly selected its “Go To Lawyers” for Business Litigation. For four years, the publication has recognized top lawyers across a number of practice areas. Each list includes 25 Michigan attorneys chosen by the… Read More
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Return to the Prevailing…

Return to the Prevailing Wage

In 1965, the Michigan legislature enacted a law requiring contractors to pay workers engaged in state-funded construction projects the “prevailing wage rate” for their trade or occupation. The law was repealed in 2018; however, this March, Govern… Read More
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Can They Do That?

Can They Do That?

Legal requirements apply to most every facet of life, and despite the presumption under the law that we know the specifics of every regulation that governs us, it really is impossible to keep track of all of them. As a result, the most common questio… Read More
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Thank you note for Administrative Professionals Day

Thank You Kindly

There is much that is intangible in the roles played by administrative professionals. Their best performances frequently take place behind the scenes, and when done well, the efforts are not always obvious. Administrative Professionals Day helps to r… Read More
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Homeowner calculating principal residence exemption

It’s All in the Paperwork

Michigan homeowners can claim an exemption on the property taxes levied against their primary residence. The size of the exemption is not insignificant. If the “taxable value” on your notice of assessment is $150,000, for example, the “principa… Read More
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Step Up

Step Up

After the ravages of World War II, farmers across the Midwest donated food and seed crops to help support communities facing hunger in Europe and Asia. This would be the beginning of the Christian Rural Overseas Program, or CROP. It is believed that… Read More
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New breastfeeding mother impacted by federal PUMP Act after returning to work

PUMP Act Expands Protections for Breastfeeding Mothers

When President Biden made a surprise visit to Ukraine in February, Wall Street Journal reporter Sabrina Siddiqui drew one of two coveted spots for journalists to accompany the president on the trip. As she explained in her March 8, 2023, WSJ article,… Read More
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Students supporting students with nonprofit Operation Common Good

On Common Ground

The mission of Operation Common Good is to ensure that no student in the Farmington area gets left behind. Local students and staff began Operation Common Good to bridge the gap in resources. Since 2004, the nonprofit has raised funds to help with sc… Read More
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