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While the United States grapples with staggering opioid abuse throughout the country, companies face a virtual minefield where their legitimate need to maintain a drug-free workplace collides with their employees’ right to use prescription drugs fo… Read More

For generations, St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit has been “dedicated to preserving Scottish heritage through its arts, customs, dress, literature and national games.” Its oldest and most popular custom lies in the annual Highland Ga… Read More

One of the most common complaints from the investors and minority shareholders of closely-held businesses is a lack of clear communication from those shareholders who operate the business. The easiest way to prevent strife is to provide access to wha… Read More

For several years, the Farmington-Farmington Hill Optimists Club has held a yearly golf outing, which allows the organization to support local youth programs and events. August 7th will mark the 28th year of the Orrie Donley Golf Outing. Amateur golf… Read More

In what has been a consequential and controversial Term, the U.S. Supreme Court recently issued two opinions that may impact employer policies and practices. In Encino Motorcars v. Navarro, the Court ruled that service advisors (i.e., employees at ca… Read More

Since 2014, local advisory firm, Stout Risius Ross, has hosted its annual Summer in the City celebration. This year’s event allowed attendees, including our own Julie Cotant, a unique viewing of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant while enjoying the Rhy… Read More

The Fair Labor Standards Act requires for-profit employers to pay their employees for work performed. A seemingly simple principle, right? But the body of litigation over who is considered an “employee” and subject to the pay regulations of the A… Read More

In 1978, Tim and Lee Flaherty founded an event that, over the years, has raised more than $1.3 million for the American Cancer Society. The event is Strides for Life, a four-day, 100-mile over-the-road run that annually brings together dozens of runn… Read More