“Peekaboo, I See You” Legislation to Protect Employees’ Social Media Accounts

Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter are enabling users to rapidly share ideas and connect like never before. Of course, this ability to so quickly and easily disseminate information – often, with a single status update or “post” that m… Read More
Read More
Categories: Now You Know It

Happy New Year from Wright Beamer!

Read More
Categories: Now You Know It

“‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” – In Legalese

Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter “the House”) a general lack of stirring by all creatures therein, including, but not limited to a mouse. A variety of foo… Read More
Read More

Right-to-Work: What Does it Mean?

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
Read More

‘Tis The Season To… Beware?

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
Read More
Does Detroit’s Proposal…

Does Detroit’s Proposal M Mean that Existing Laws Governing Pot are “Up in Smoke?” Not By a Long Shot.

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
Read More

The “Fiscal Cliff” – Part II

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
Read More
Categories: Uncategorized

The “Fiscal Cliff”

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
Read More

We’re Moving! Fresh Faces Call for Fresh Spaces.

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
Read More

Covering Employee Travel Expenses

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
Read More