These days, accounts of alleged sexual misconduct are prevalent in the media and are often referred to in catchy headlines as “sexual harassment.” Legally speaking, “sexual harassment” can take two forms in the workplace: Hostile work environ…
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Recently, our friends at Glass & Mirror Craft in Wixom were showcased in an episode of How2Media’s “World’s Greatest!…” for their incredible work manufacturing custom glass for interior and exterior installations. &#…
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“Transparency” is trending in corporate governance circles. With internet and social media resources at the fingertips of investors, consumers and employees like never before, and increased governmental oversight in the wake of global financial c…
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At Wright Beamer, our attorneys are constantly striving to provide the best service and advice to our clients. To that end, it is important to continuously stay on top of new trends and build on knowledge within our various areas of practices. But th…
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You May Lose Consciousness My client came to me asking for an estate plan because her husband was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She wanted to make sure they had powers of attorney and patient advocate designations in place, anticipating Husb…
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The Huron River Club hosted its annual Halloween Gala in Farmington last Friday. Wright Beamer was represented by partner Lee Flaherty and her husband (and fellow minion) Tim, as well as Evan and Katy Chall. By all reports, a frightfully good time wa…
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Michigan law generally defines your principal residence as the one place you own to which, whenever you leave, you intend to return. As such, your principal residence will be deemed exempt from certain school taxes upon the filing of the requisite Pr…
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The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs has been hard at work updating its processes. There is more to come, but its latest announcement is that corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships can now renew assu…
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Two weeks ago, I attended the annual meeting of the Michigan Bar’s Business Law Section. Section member and Dykema attorney Stephen Tupper offered an overview of the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which takes effect May 28, 2018.…
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“But that’s not our policy.” How many times have you heard this or repeated this to someone else in the workplace? Clear, consistent policies help shape reasonable expectations among partners, managers and co-workers. But inconsistent policies…
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