The Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual golf outing, “Bunkers and Bogeys,” at the Farmington Hills Golf Club on Monday, May 21st. Each year, Chamber members and their guests enjoy a fun day of golf, complete w…
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We’ve experienced a noticeable uptick of interest in security protocols for locations considered to be “soft targets” for individuals bent on doing violence. These are scary times; and, while none of us wants to be intimidated into cowering at…
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In 2015, Evan Chall compiled a list of some of Michigan’s most surprising (and archaic!) laws that are still “on the books,” even if rarely enforced. The inventory of quirky regulations included everything from drunkenness on a trai…
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When a minor turns 18, parents no longer have authority to access their child’s medical, school or financial records, or make decisions (medical or otherwise) on their behalf if the child is unable to on his or her own. This may cause delays and ex…
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“Administrative Professionals’ Day” isn’t exactly the catchiest moniker, but we appreciate that the name highlights the professionalism necessary to do what our administrative team does day in and day out. People rightly expect a law firm to…
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Near the end of last year, we told you about the increase in the annual gift tax exclusion amount from $14,000 to $15,000 beginning January 1, 2018 (catch up on that topic here). The annual exclusion is a “use it or lose it” opportunity that does…
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Neighborhood House is in its 26th year providing food and financial aid to local families and individuals around the Farmington and Farmington Hills area. An affiliate of the Farmington Area Goodfellows, Neighborhood House arranges assistance with re…
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Experienced HR managers know that the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) requires covered employers to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid qualifying leave per year to eligible employees. What is less commonly known is that company decision maker…
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Mariann Hoag became the administrative assistant to George Roeper in 1949 and spent 61 years tending to The Roeper School and its community with her leadership and hard work. When she passed, the school began The Mariann Hoag Scholarship Dinner. This…
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Each week, we try to provide you with information about things that we think you might find interesting or helpful. But as I was deciding what to write about this week, it occurred to me that perhaps it would be fun to tell you about who you should k…
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