Transparent Time

Transparent Time

The federal Corporate Transparency Act was passed in 2021 but takes effect this coming year. With the goal of tracking and limiting illegal money flowing through the American economy, the Act imposes reporting requirements on most existing and new sm… Read More
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Top of the Line

Top of the Line

DBusiness Magazine recently published its 2024 list of Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit! DBusiness is a Detroit-based multimedia platform providing daily business news coverage of southeast Michigan. Honorees for the annual Top Lawyers list are chosen ba… Read More
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Here's a Tip!

Here's a Tip!

The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) Wage and Hour Division recently recovered more than $72,000 for employees of Kentucky coffee shops that maintained illegal tip pools. The DOL found that coffee shop managers impermissibly retained a portion of… Read More
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Gifts That Give

Gifts That Give

Whether you wait to pull out Christmas decorations or have already, it’s never too early to begin your holiday shopping. If your gift list needs something special, look no further than the 24th annual Alternative Christmas Fair hosted by Hope Luthe… Read More
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Who Has the Power?

Who Has the Power?

A critical piece of proper estate planning is making sure you have power of attorney designations for both your financial and health care matters. These documents ensure that someone you name is in control of your financial affairs when needed and ha… Read More
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In Good Hands

In Good Hands

At the end of the year, you can count on dedicated organizations and individuals within our community coming together to provide a lift for our neighbors in need during the holiday season. The Farmington Area Goodfellows is one local organization har… Read More
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Estate Planning Got You S…

Estate Planning Got You Spooked?

What makes you tremble when you think about estate planning? On this Halloween day, I thought I’d let you in on a few of the estate planning fears people have shared with me over the years: If I plan for death, I will die. This is a very real fear… Read More
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On the Double

On the Double

Since 2018, One Tree Planted has celebrated its own “Plant a Tree Day.” The initiative was created as a day of action meant to inspire tree enthusiasts everywhere to plant trees and take other actions for the betterment of the environment. Plant… Read More
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The fall time change could affect how employees are paid

Time for a Change

Does daylight saving time affect employee pay? In a couple of weeks, daylight saving time will end and most of us will “fall back” an hour. While many of us will simply be concerned with resetting clocks, employers will want to consider how they… Read More
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Make a Plan

Make a Plan

The word “estate” usually conjures images of older, high-net-worth individuals with small dogs and grandiose homes. So, estate planning is only for people like that, right? In reality, estate planning is for every adult, regardless of age or net… Read More
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