Curve Ahead (Maybe)

Curve Ahead (Maybe)

The Michigan Secretary of State (“SOS”) has thrown us a curve. For as long as I can remember, it was possible to title a motor vehicle in the name of a trust. This was routinely done when a vehicle owner’s estate was being probated after death.… Read More
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Root and Branch

Root and Branch

In 2017, British Columbia saw a historically devastating wildfire season. Over the course of 10 weeks, more than 590,000 acres of forest were burned, and thousands of residents were displaced. The event resulted in the longest state of emergency in t… Read More
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Remote Workers Mean Remot…

Remote Workers Mean Remote Workplace Rules

Large corporations with facilities across the globe have systems in place to monitor compliance with local employment and tax laws for the various places where they maintain employees. Smaller U.S. companies with only one or a few locations may be in… Read More
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The Heart in Art

The Heart in Art

Heart the Art began in 2020 as a way to bring together public arts installations and experiences and the Farmington community. Like most things, the event needed to find a different way last year. The Farmington Downtown Development Authority chose t… Read More
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Ownership Compensation an…

Ownership Compensation and LLCs

One significant advantage of organizing a business as a limited liability company is the flexibility it affords. A single-member LLC can be taxed as a sole proprietorship, a multi-member LLC can be taxed as a partnership, and both single-member and m… Read More
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Things to Know (About Us!…

Things to Know (About Us!): Kathy Spray

A few years ago, Kathy Spray’s daughter, Samantha, had one request for her senior spring break: a sight-seeing trip to Europe. With plans to major in Art History in college, Samantha wanted to take in the magnificent history, art, and architecture… Read More
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Do You Own Your Dog? Prov…

Do You Own Your Dog? Prove It.

For most owners, their dogs are part of the family. Under Michigan law, however, dogs (and other companion animals) are classified as mere personal property. Ownership of a car may be proven by title registered with the Secretary of State. But how do… Read More
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Things to Know (About Us!…

Things to Know (About Us!): Lauren Woirol

The Wright Beamer family just got a little bigger – and a little cuter! Earlier this month, Lauren Woirol and her husband, Stephen, welcomed another baby girl! Lyla joins big sisters, Thea and Ella – the perfect addition to a lovely famil… Read More
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“Vaccine or Test” Rul…

“Vaccine or Test” Rule Blocked

In November, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that would require employers with 100 or more employees to implement a mandatory workplace rule requiring that employees either be… Read More
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Going National

Going National

Big changes are afoot for aspiring attorneys in Michigan! Beginning in July of this year, Michigan will use the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) instead of the Michigan-specific exam. The move will allow test-takers to apply for admission to the bar in almost… Read More
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