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“Estate recovery” is the term that refers to the right of a state to reach the assets of Medicaid recipients who have died in order to reimburse the state for certain Medicaid payments. Federal law requires each state to have a federally approved… Read More

In Michigan, a limited liability company (“LLC”) is established by filing of Articles of Organization with the Bureau of Commercial Services. Included in those Articles of Organization is the proposed name of the new entity. The Bureau reviews al… Read More

Last year, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that employers would soon be required to display a workplace poster advising employees of their right to form unions. For the second time, the NLRB has pushed back the implementation date… Read More

This month, the Michigan Legislature eliminated some fees from the Driver Responsibility Law. After October 1, 2012, drivers are no longer responsible for paying the $150 fee per year for two consecutive years for: Operating a motor vehicle with an e… Read More

We’ve recently received inquiries from some of our business clients concerning a notice regarding unclaimed property that they have received from the Michigan Department of Treasury. Interestingly enough, the State Bar of Michigan has recently comm… Read More

In this ‘In the Know’ segment, Dirk Beamer with Wright Beamer attorneys discusses the importance of avoiding age discrimination with online job descriptions. Read More

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