In 1996, the Detroit Free Press published an article about a young boy who was sleeping in a burned-out house with only an old coat to keep him warm. That story pulled at the strings of Kathleen Donnelly’s heart and moved her to gather supplies tha…
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Scams can be big and bold, small and pesky, or anything in between. Here are a couple that probably qualify as small and pesky, yet are of interest because they target us here in Michigan: The Principal Residence Exemption (PRE), which gives Michigan…
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“Administrative Professionals’ Day” isn’t exactly the catchiest moniker, but we appreciate that the name highlights the professionalism necessary to do what our administrative team does day in and day out. People rightly expect a law firm to…
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From the local school board to Washington, D.C., I’ve been fairly frustrated with government these days and the tendency to “play politics” rather than solve voters’ problems. It seems I need to look more carefully in my own backyard before d…
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The Wright Beamer family just got a little bit bigger! Evan Chall and his wife, Katy, have welcomed a beautiful baby boy into the world! Theodore was born last Thursday, and he is nothing short of perfect! Mom and baby are just wonderful and the enti…
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Connecting with your clients and customers through social media helps level the playing field between small and large businesses. But how can all businesses avoid making disastrous mistakes on social media that may have legal consequences? Planning:…
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It’s almost that time of year! On May 18, the Farmington Farmers Market will celebrate the opening day of its 26th season! Situated in downtown Farmington, the market has become the heart of the community. Every Saturday is filled with music, famil…
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Last month, Wright Beamer secured the dismissal of two federal cases brought under the Telephonic Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”). Under the TCPA, companies are prohibited from using an “Automatic Telephone Dialing System” (“ATDS” or “…
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If you happen down Woodward Avenue in a couple of weeks, you will find the air filled with the sounds of the incomparable Antonio Vivaldi. At the end of the month, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will feature conductor Nicholas McGegan as he leads a c…
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“Descriptiveness” is one of the most often cited reasons for refusal of a trademark application. A trademark must identify the source of the product, rather than just describe it, in order to be registered with the United States Patent and Tradem…
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