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Attorney Dirk Beamer discusses whether or not your business is covered by the Family Medical Leave Act and explains how the act works. Read More

Having spent the last 20 years in and around courtrooms, I have defended against my share of outrageous lawsuits: the teacher who was sued when a kid got injured Tee-Peeing the teacher’s yard; the family fight over an old Studebaker; the nephew who… Read More

While it is common for hiring employers to use criminal background checks when reviewing a job candidate’s qualifications, federal law limits the extent to which such materials may be obtained and utilized. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”… Read More

While the Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act took effect January 1, 2009, their impact persists. After receiving my own refresher on the Act at a recent conference, it seemed appropriate to provide employers with some points to keep in… Read More

Hailed by many as a victory for individual freedom, while assailed by others as a harbinger of increased injuries, fatalities and higher insurance rates, Governor Snyder signed the repeal of Michigan’s motorcycle helmet law last Thursday. The State… Read More

Wright Beamer attorney Lee Flaherty explains the differences between wills and trusts in our ‘In the Know’ segment. Read More

Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code gives us a terrific tool for deferring capital gains tax. We can defer paying capital gains tax upon the sale of real estate and personal property held for business use or investment if we use the proceeds of… Read More

Surprise, surprise. The federal government has issued new recordkeeping requirements. Starting April 3, 2012, employers covered by the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) must preserve employment and HR records for one year from the dat… Read More