Staying Positive

Staying Positive

I recently attended an interesting webinar on the topic of trademark law in the world of the internet. I had the pleasure of learning about IP Enforcement Plans, the Communication Decency Act, the Stored Communications Act, and a host of other topics… Read More
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Dance It Out

Dance It Out

Schools across the country are facing a whole new set of challenges in a lot of ways. Rethinking fundraising is one area that is requiring creativity. For the last two weeks, the Norup International School PTSA has hosted a virtual fundraiser to supp… Read More
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Restricted Contributions…

Restricted Contributions Come with Strings Attached

The effects of COVID-19 continue to be felt by all of us: in our lives, our families, our jobs, and our businesses. One business sector receiving little attention is non-profit organizations. While most non-profits have experienced sharp downturns in… Read More
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Michigan Super Lawyers

Michigan Super Lawyers

Each fall, Super Lawyers Magazine prints its list of top lawyers in each state. The publication uses a multiphase selection process, including peer nominations and evaluations, and independent research. According to the Super Lawyers website, nominee… Read More
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It May Be Time for a Chec…

It May Be Time for a Checkup

There’s a lot of buzz lately about federal estate tax. Currently, we can each pass down $11,580,000 to the next generation free of estate tax. This tax exemption increases annually with inflation, but it will be cut by more than half at the end of… Read More
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National Voter Registrati…

National Voter Registration Day

We all understand how important it is to make sure our voices are heard in every election. But millions miss out on the chance to vote because they have forgotten to register or have not updated their registration in time. The goal of National Voter… Read More
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Coronavirus Testing and t…

Coronavirus Testing and the ADA

The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws. That includes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which applies to private employers with 15 or more employees. Many states have a co… Read More
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Among the Best and Bright…

Among the Best and Brightest

We are pleased to share that Wright Beamer has been selected as one of the 2020 Metropolitan Detroit’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®! The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® is a program of MichBusiness (formally Michigan Busine… Read More
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Remarry, Re-Plan

Remarry, Re-Plan

While we read reports that the divorce rate has declined over the past couple of decades, it has actually doubled for couples over age 50. A few things to keep in mind regarding your estate plan upon a remarriage: Protecting both your new spouse and… Read More
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A Good Start

A Good Start

When a minor turns 18, parents no longer have authority to access their child’s medical and financial records or make decisions on their behalf. This can lead to delays and extra grief if anything unexpected were to happen. In an effort to help loc… Read More
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