Last month, the Michigan Senate voted to prohibit local governments from maintaining dog breed-specific regulations. About 30 local governments in Michigan currently maintain such regulations, which typically range from complete bans on certain breed…
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The Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM) was founded by five women attorneys in 1919 with the goal of advancing “the interest of women members of the legal profession and to promote a fraternal spirit among lawyers.” While the associa…
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In the wake of the #MeToo! movement, my phone has been ringing off the hook with requests for me to offer training sessions on preventing and reporting sexual and other unlawful harassment in the workplace. While most companies should have been doing…
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This Saturday, the Farmington Farmers and Artisans Market celebrates opening day! The Market kicks off its 25th season with a full day of festivities. The day begins shortly before 9:00 a.m. with the traditional market opening bell. Attendees will ta…
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Regular readers of these postings know that estate planning is a big part of what we do here at Wright Beamer. An often-asked question is: “Why do I need an estate plan?” Avoiding unintended consequences of dying without one is just one of the ma…
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The Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual golf outing, “Bunkers and Bogeys,” at the Farmington Hills Golf Club on Monday, May 21st. Each year, Chamber members and their guests enjoy a fun day of golf, complete w…
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We’ve experienced a noticeable uptick of interest in security protocols for locations considered to be “soft targets” for individuals bent on doing violence. These are scary times; and, while none of us wants to be intimidated into cowering at…
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In 2015, Evan Chall compiled a list of some of Michigan’s most surprising (and archaic!) laws that are still “on the books,” even if rarely enforced. The inventory of quirky regulations included everything from drunkenness on a trai…
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When a minor turns 18, parents no longer have authority to access their child’s medical, school or financial records, or make decisions (medical or otherwise) on their behalf if the child is unable to on his or her own. This may cause delays and ex…
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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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