Digital document editing and sharing is simpler and more efficient than ever before. Yet, it is easy to overlook the advanced security capabilities offered by modern word processing and document viewing applications. With that in mind, here are a few…
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The veracity of social media news content has been in the spotlight of late, and with an estimated 63% of us using social media to get our news*, there is good reason for concern. While common sense tells us that headlines like, “Taxes Abolished!…
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Before the craziness of the holidays, take some time to consider this short checklist to ensure your estate plan is in order as 2016 draws to a close: 1. Is your estate plan signed? If you’ve taken the leap and met with an attorney to draft your es…
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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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