The information you submit to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) during the trademark registration process is public record and will eventually become accessible to anyone who seeks it out. This can include your contact information…
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A few years back, Jessica and Dirk Beamer placed bids on several items at a silent auction and fundraiser for the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce. They left the event with an African Safari “in the bag.” Finding the right time…
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State of Michigan and federal laws governing the payment of employees are some of the most complicated laws we deal with. Federal wage and hour laws typically set the minimums which are often increased under state mandates. New rules promulgated by t…
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This year, Norup International School is doing things a little differently. In place of its usual Fun Run, the school is ushering in an inaugural program, Healthy Hawks Day. Put on by the Norup PTSA, the event offers all students an opportunity to ex…
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You may have noticed that the IRS has been pushing us more and more toward electronic filings, as opposed to paper. Up until now, most nonprofits have escaped that push. That exemption from electronic filing requirements vanished this summer, however…
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Every October, many of us recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month with pink articles of clothing and participation in meaningful events which contribute to the cause. Last week, Wright Beamer’s own Patrice Ladd took part in one such event. In conju…
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Tucked away on Harriet Street in Ypsilanti, you will find a most unassuming building which houses a lot of heart. Hope Clinic was founded in 1982 as a Saturday morning walk-in clinic. In almost four decades, it has grown into a remarkable nonprofit o…
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Did you know that in 2008, Congress declared the third week in October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week? Estate planning is a critical component of financial planning but is often overlooked or pushed off for “another day.” It has been…
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When you spend your time with genuinely good people, you can consider yourself more than lucky. This is our great privilege every day. Nothing can make the workplace more enjoyable than leaders who are supportive, hardworking, and fair. Bosses like t…
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Last year, we covered Stephens v. R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes, Inc., a 2018 Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals case holding that discrimination on the basis of transgender and transitioning status violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As r…
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