It is well-known that sex discrimination violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. What has been less clear is whether discrimination based on transgender status falls within the definition of “sex discrimination.” In other words, are M…
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Each year, DBusiness Magazine spotlights local female business leaders who are “driving profits, adding employees, and opening new opportunities in the region.” Driven by reader nominations, the publication’s 2018 Powered by Women list featured…
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The attorney-client privilege is one of the oldest and most widely-accepted privileges for preserving confidential communications, dating back to the 16th century. Most people know that the privilege prevents an attorney from revealing a client’s c…
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Dirk and Jessica Beamer celebrated their daughter Anika Jane’s high school graduation in June. Last week, all five Beamers loaded up for a cross-country road trip, dropping members of the family at their respective college or university along the w…
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Your Mom Can’t Manage Money People often come into my office and promptly inform me that while they need a will and power of attorney, they do not need a trust. I always ask them to give me some time to go through their situation and explain ho…
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Since the first varsity game in 1970, the Harrison High School Hawks have been building quite a football legacy. With Coach John Herrington at the helm for all of those 48 years, the football program has celebrated over 400 victories and a record 13…
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Because it protects buyers, sellers and lenders alike, title insurance is an integral part of every real estate transaction. While we at Wright Beamer regularly deal in real estate law and are well-versed in the documentation involved, one title insu…
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The Young Lawyers Section (“YLS”) of the State Bar of Michigan is dedicated to providing “education, information, and analysis about issues of concern” to young lawyers using meetings, seminars, public service programs, and publication of a n…
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Most people know that if they marry or divorce and begin using a different last name, they must obtain a new Social Security card. What seems to be less-widely known is that a new Social Security card must also be obtained for each dependent child wh…
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Once a year, the charming town of Milford closes its roads and opens its tents for the season’s biggest event: Milford Memories. Beginning in 1992 as a small-town art show, the festival has evolved into a long weekend packed with summer fun. For th…
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