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As described by Monica Davey of The New York Times, Michigan “has long been a symbol of union might and an incubator for the American labor movement.” Perhaps that is why the December 11th passage of “right-to-work” legislation is of particul… Read More

It seems like every year at this time we begin to hear daily reports of scams involving charitable giving, along with stories of disappointed consumers who, at first glance, seem to have been taken advantage of by unscrupulous merchants. At a time wh… Read More

The recent passage of state marijuana decriminalization proposals by voters in Colorado and Washington has attracted national attention, placing important federalism questions back in the spotlight. But did you know that Detroit voters recently appro… Read More

The New Year is now only five weeks away, bringing with it dramatic tax changes that will affect us all unless those in Washington can come to an agreement. I’m referring to the “Fiscal Cliff” about which Kathy Spray wrote last week. So how lik… Read More

It seems that everywhere I turn these days, the “buzz” is about the “Fiscal Cliff.” The news media has taken to predictions of collapse and chaos like nothing since the dreaded Y2K Millennium Bug. Businesses and individuals alike are being ca… Read More

As I announced a few weeks back, Wright Beamer is delighted to have welcomed two new attorneys over the past few months. The need to configure properly to accommodate our growth, coupled with favorable market opportunities, drove our decision to relo… Read More

Confused about when to pay an employee’s travel expenses? You’re not alone. When travel goes beyond the traditional commute, knowing what to cover can be tricky. Regardless of the situation, the most important question to ask is whether the trave… Read More

Since achieving statehood in 1837, Michigan has adopted a total of four constitutions. Article 12 of the Constitution of 1963 (the version currently in effect) sets forth the detailed procedure by which amendments to the constitution are to be propos… Read More