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Dirk Beamer with Wright Beamer attorneys discusses the law when it comes to paid work breaks. In general, an employer does not have to offer smoke breaks. He discusses the legal details of paid breaks for employees. Read More

In this ‘In the Know’ segment, Lee Flaherty with Wright Beamer attorneys discusses the importance of having a sound smartphone policy in the workplace. Read More

As we begin the new year, we thought you might appreciate a few tax-related reminders and updates. TAX FORMS NO LONGER SENT OUT AUTOMATICALLY Remember that the Internal Revenue Service no longer sends out tax forms by mail. This change was made partl… Read More

With the Detroit Lions making the play-offs for the first time in over a decade and both the Spartans and Wolverines posting bowl victories, 2012 is off to a great start for fans throughout Michigan. And with a presidential election looming in Novemb… Read More

Since the 1970s, Michigan drivers have operated under a “No-Fault” insurance model. Essentially, the no-fault system requires drivers to look to their own insurance carrier for primary medical coverage resulting from an accident, regardless of wh… Read More

Opportunities for the unscrupulous to concoct any number of scams involving both commercial and residential real estate transactions have been, and always will be, with us. Such things as falsified documents, illegal kick-backs, fraudulent appraisals… Read More

A long-time friend of mine, H. Robert Showers, Jr., practices law in the Washington D.C. area. I’ve known for years that Rob writes and speaks nationally about nonprofit and church law, but I just recently learned about a nonprofit that he founded,… Read More

Starting November 14, 2011, most private sector employers will be required to add an additional notice poster on their breakroom wall. The new poster informs employees about their right to form or join a labor union. Employers can download the poster… Read More