The Oakland County Bar Foundation all began with an idea to establish a law library for local attorneys. The charitable act of donating funds to support the library would eventually expand into the foundation as we know it now. Today, the Oakland Cou…
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I heard yesterday from a client who discovered that uncashed checks made payable to her deceased father were turned over to the state of Michigan as having been abandoned. In order to claim the funds, she must reopen dad’s probate estate and get ne…
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Twice a year, local nonprofits are selected to receive funding from the Farmington & Farmington Hills Foundation for Youth & Families. The foundation’s longstanding mission has been to provide funds and support programs that make a better l…
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Years ago, when both state and federal law outlawed the use or possession of marijuana, most employers maintained a zero tolerance policy for employees testing positive for drugs or alcohol. As states like Michigan began to legalize marijuana … fir…
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The team of dedicated professionals at Wright Beamer drives our firm’s success. We work shoulder to shoulder with people committed to excellence … both in our work product and in our service to clients. But there’s more to it than that. The fri…
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Once your corporation or limited liability company is formed, its legal status must be maintained by keeping it in good standing. This requires filing annual reports with the state of its formation and any other state where the company is authorized…
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In a couple of weeks, the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce will host its State of the Cities. On March 8, the annual event will offer Farmington and Farmington Hills residents an opportunity to hear from local officials about the current s…
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Many commercial leases contain a provision either permitting or prohibiting the parties from recording a Memorandum of Lease. Although a Memorandum of Lease is not the most complex aspect of any lease, it may provide crucial protection to certain ren…
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Heart the Art has returned to downtown Farmington! The strolling public art festival and Hot Cocoa Crawl liven up the city Thursdays in February. The mission of the annual event is to immerse public arts installations and experiences within the commu…
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The wave of telecommuting triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted many companies to adopt more stringent employee monitoring practices. While certain measures are permissible, employers should be mindful of privacy considerations. The federal…
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