It is well known that the federal Freedom of Information Act – or, “FOIA,” for short – provides a right to access non-privileged records from the federal government. But did you know that Michigan has its own Freedom of Information Act enabli…
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In 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (commonly referred to as “ADA”) was enacted to assure that private businesses with 15 or more employees provide equal access to places of “public accommodation” for both disabled and non-disabled p…
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As many of you may know, my husband, Joe, and I welcomed our second child, Cole Elizabeth, four months ago. (Our son, Callum, is now two and a half.) I look back on the two and a half years of being a parent, and am amazed by all of the planning, reo…
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Attorney Duane L. Reynolds began his term as President of the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce on January 1, 2015. Reynolds, who practices with Wright Beamer, PLC, in Farmington Hills, has served on the Chamber Board of Directors for a num…
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Signed into law on December 19, 2014, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 took effect on January 1, 2015. The Act amends the Internal Revenue Code by extending a number of tax deductions and credits available to individuals and businesses alike t…
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Most employers are familiar with the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) requirement to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to eligible employees. But what many do not recognize is that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can require e…
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From our family to yours… Very best wishes from all of us at Wright Beamer for a joyous holiday season and a healthy and happy new year!
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Last year, we told you about Michigan’s new law that exempts home and cottage transfers between certain family members from property tax uncapping. The Michigan legislature has now expanded the law to accommodate many typical transfers so that they…
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With the holiday season underway, many businesses are in the midst of planning company-sponsored holiday events. Holiday parties can be a useful tool to recognize and thank employees for their contributions throughout the year. However, if not proper…
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Telemarketing calls: businesses rely on them, consumers hate them. As such, the federal government has enacted the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) to regulate commercial telemarketing calls or text messages trying to sell you a product or se…
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