Supreme Court Clarifies M…

Supreme Court Clarifies Ministerial Exception

Wright Beamer is privileged to count many churches and religious-based organizations as clients. While their legal needs are typical of other organizational clients, some things – by virtue of the First Amendment to the Constitution – are necessa… Read More
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Step by Step

Step by Step

Every 65 seconds, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. And while it is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, there is still no cure for the degenerative brain disease. It is this that makes the work of the Alzheimer’s Associati… Read More
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A Gift That Truly Keeps o…

A Gift That Truly Keeps on Giving

I often meet with estate planning clients who want to help their children, grandchildren, or other young ones out financially. It’s usually through gifts for education or health-related needs, or perhaps with money to buy a home or car. No client h… Read More
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Things to Know (About Us!…

Things to Know (About Us!): Kathy Spray

This year has brought a lot of uncertainty. One area taking the hardest hit is education. As we roll into July, there are still questions about what the fall will bring for all levels of schooling. Parents and educators alike are looking for solution… Read More
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Open for Business? You Ne…

Open for Business? You Need a Preparedness Plan

Dirk Beamer reviews mandatory requirements and key considerations for Michigan businesses bringing employees back into the workplace. Read More
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Red, White & Blue

Red, White & Blue

After the Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, the day has been celebrated each year in honor of America’s freedom. As we prepare for the holiday this weekend, here are a few fun facts about the day: Two days after voting for in… Read More
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Back to Business

Back to Business

Little by little, businesses across Michigan are opening their doors again. As we all look toward getting “back to business,” many questions remain as to what that looks like. Businesses large and small continue to wade through the federal legisl… Read More
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Supreme Court Protects LG…

Supreme Court Protects LGBTQIA Workers

In a much-anticipated decision, the United States Supreme Court last week ruled that Title VII of the United States Code (i.e, the federal statute that prohibits workplace discrimination based on sex) protects LGBTQIA workers. In short, this means em… Read More
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Should I Stay or Should I…

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

As Michigan businesses continue to reopen, employees are rapidly returning to the workplaces they left behind. Or are they? While many workers are eager to return to “brick and mortar” offices, others may feel reluctant to come back, like employe… Read More
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Things to Know (About Us!…

Things to Know (About Us!): Donna Stewart

As the pandemic hit all around us, shuttering businesses and changing social norms, a handful of professions kept our communities going. While all of these frontline responders have been critically important, none have been more so than healthcare wo… Read More
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