Yesterday, a federal judge in Texas issued a temporary restraining order that blocks the Department of Labor from enforcing its new overtime rule, which was scheduled to take effect December 1. If implemented, the new rule would double the minimum ba…
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The attorneys and staff of Wright Beamer have long recognized the importance of being involved in the communities where we work and live. Our commitment as a firm, and as individuals, to a wide variety of volunteer based, non-profit organizations is…
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A generation ago, planning for the retention and management of the family cottage (or cabin or camp) through multiple generations took the form of a trust that would continue to own the property and that laid out rules for its ongoing use and mainten…
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The Detroit business journal dbusiness has announced its 2017 list of Top Lawyers in Metro Detroit. Wright Beamer’s managing partner and principal, Dirk Beamer, has once again been named a Top Lawyer in both labor and employment law and commercial…
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The 2016 Presidential election is next week, along with many other federal, state, and local races that will be decided that same day. Employers need to know their obligations when employees request time off to visit the polls. Contrary to certain no…
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Today, as Wright Beamer celebrates its 25th year, we would like to take an opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed to our success. We are humbled by the loyalty of our clients who have allowed us to be of service to their businesses and the…
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“Joint employment” arises in circumstances in which a worker has an employment relationship with two or more entities at the same time. Where a joint employment relationship is found to exist, both employers are responsible for ensuring full comp…
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One of the most common legal questions I am asked by clients and friends is, “How do I get a trademark?” This week, I’d like to share the abridged answer with you. Any time you use a word, phrase, symbol or design that you originated, you have…
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A recent employment discrimination case in the Ninth Circuit involved the following facts: Alice Mendoza, a bookkeeper for a church in Los Angeles, took a ten-month sick leave from her job. While she was gone, the church pastor assumed Mendoza’s du…
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Pursuant to Article 7 of the Michigan Constitution, each of Michigan’s 83 counties is required to have a register of deeds. With offices located in each county seat, the register of deeds is responsible for recording “instruments” (documents) i…
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