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This past week the Michigan Court of Appeals issued its much-awaited decision on the fate of minimum wage and earned sick leave laws in the State of Michigan. Recapping history, in 2018 two groups collected enough signatures via petition to force the…
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Since 2013, community leaders have dreamed of bringing a new park to downtown Farmington. Ten years later, the dream is almost real. Just between the historic Enterprise building and Sipp Smoothie & Juice Bar sits an asphalt area ready to go gree…
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When negotiating the sale of a business, one of the first decisions the buyer and seller must agree upon is whether to structure the deal as a stock sale or an asset sale. Assuming the business is incorporated, it has shareholders who own stock (or,…
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After 15 years as a dance parent and more than a decade of legal representation of dance studios, Kathryn Spray realized that dance is a youth sport that still lacks clear regulation. The result is increased difficulty for dance studios and their cli…
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When assisting clients with buying or selling a business, the initial challenge is the process of “due diligence,” requiring a deep dive into the company being sold. Parties are usually surprised at the time and effort necessary for the investiga…
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At Wright Beamer, we understand the value in sharing what we know with our clients and the community. Beginning next month, three of our attorneys will be doing just that. The Farmington Community Library will partner with the Greater Farmington Area…
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With a sizeable portion of the workforce continuing to work remotely, many taxpayers may be wondering whether they qualify for a home office deduction. Employees are not eligible for the deduction, even those who work 100% remotely. Only self-employe…
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It is with mixed emotions that we announce the retirement of our good friend, Duane Reynolds, effective at the end of 2022. Duane is a Michigan native who has been a pillar of the Greater Farmington area since 1974. His law career spans nearly four d…
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On January 1, 2023, Michigan’s minimum hourly wage rate increased from $9.87 to $10.10 per hour pursuant to Michigan’s Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act of 2018. Additionally, the 85% rate for minors aged 16 and 17 increased to $8.5…
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A new year is coming, so we’re reflecting on the biggest topics of 2022. These are the stories that mattered most to you this year! #1 Stake a Claim Homeowner’s policy after death. (published May 2022) #2 Airline Refunds: They Really Do E…
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