Natural Born Citizen: How…

Natural Born Citizen: How Do We Know?

I hate election years. I hate the commercials, the endless flyers, the unsolicited phone calls, the media hype, and the sheer length of time we spend talking about an election before it actually happens. That being said, I do enjoy a good question of… Read More
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Volunteerism and the Grea…

Volunteerism and the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce

The attorneys and staff of Wright Beamer have long recognized the importance of being involved in the communities where we work and live. Our commitment as a firm, and as individuals, to a wide variety of volunteer-based, non-profit organizations, is… Read More
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When the Caller Claims to…

When the Caller Claims to Be From the IRS

Telephone scammers have gotten pretty sophisticated. Tim and I got a phone message the other day from an individual who claimed to be from the IRS. He sounded professional and left his title and surname, IRS badge number and a message laced with just… Read More
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A Legal “Do-Over” is…

A Legal “Do-Over” is Hard to Come By

If you read news coverage of any high profile verdict, chances are good the losing side “promises to appeal.” They say nobody likes a sore loser, but in contemporary culture, refusal to admit defeat is widely expected and admired. Even when the o… Read More
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It’s Not Just Words Any…

It’s Not Just Words Anymore…

For centuries, judges and juries have been evaluating non-verbal clues, such as a wink, a nod, a smile, that can serve to provide insight into a person’s state of mind and intent. Nowadays, judges and juries are grappling with how to interpret smil… Read More
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Michigan Workers Ring in…

Michigan Workers Ring in the New Year with Higher Hourly Minimum Wages

On January 1, 2016, the state hourly minimum wage increased by 35 cents, from $8.15 to $8.50 – the second scheduled increase under the 2014 Workforce Opportunity Wage Act, which repealed and replaced the Michigan Minimum Wage Law. Meanwhile, minimu… Read More
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New for the New Year!

New for the New Year!

With 2015 quickly drawing to a close, it’s time to look forward to an exciting New Year ahead! Here are a few fun facts and events coming our way in 2016: Calendar: 2016 is a leap year and shares the exact same date and day combinations as the 1994… Read More
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Scams Are Always in Seaso…

Scams Are Always in Season

A client recently completed her estate plan with our office; in conjunction with that estate plan, a new deed was recorded for her property. After the deed was recorded with the Oakland County Register of Deeds, she received a “Recorded Deed Notice… Read More
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Driving Pigs and Proofs o…

Driving Pigs and Proofs of Insurance

You may remember seeing a television commercial not too long ago for a major auto insurance provider that featured a pig driving a sporty convertible along a scenic road. When pulled over by a police officer, the pig was asked to produce his vehicle… Read More
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‘Tis the Season to be…

‘Tis the Season to be… Generous!

Extraordinary generosity and compassion have been enduring hallmarks of American culture for many generations, but the spirit of American benevolence particularly shines at this time of year. Perhaps it’s the good will that accompanies the holiday… Read More
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