Michigan Workers Ring in…

Michigan Workers Ring in the New Year with Higher Hourly Minimum Wages

On January 1, 2016, the state hourly minimum wage increased by 35 cents, from $8.15 to $8.50 – the second scheduled increase under the 2014 Workforce Opportunity Wage Act, which repealed and replaced the Michigan Minimum Wage Law. Meanwhile, minimu… Read More
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New for the New Year!

New for the New Year!

With 2015 quickly drawing to a close, it’s time to look forward to an exciting New Year ahead! Here are a few fun facts and events coming our way in 2016: Calendar: 2016 is a leap year and shares the exact same date and day combinations as the 1994… Read More
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Scams Are Always in Seaso…

Scams Are Always in Season

A client recently completed her estate plan with our office; in conjunction with that estate plan, a new deed was recorded for her property. After the deed was recorded with the Oakland County Register of Deeds, she received a “Recorded Deed Notice… Read More
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Driving Pigs and Proofs o…

Driving Pigs and Proofs of Insurance

You may remember seeing a television commercial not too long ago for a major auto insurance provider that featured a pig driving a sporty convertible along a scenic road. When pulled over by a police officer, the pig was asked to produce his vehicle… Read More
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‘Tis the Season to be…

‘Tis the Season to be… Generous!

Extraordinary generosity and compassion have been enduring hallmarks of American culture for many generations, but the spirit of American benevolence particularly shines at this time of year. Perhaps it’s the good will that accompanies the holiday… Read More
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Beamer Named Among Top Lawyers by DBusiness

The Detroit business journal dbusiness has announced its 2016 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 employment law and commercial litigation… Read More
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You’ve (Probably) Been…

You’ve (Probably) Been Data-Breached

Data breaches are now common events and reported regularly in the news, but managing risks associated with data breaches and the significant costs that result from data breaches have generally been the purview of larger companies, until recently. As… Read More
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A 21st Century Office: Ut…

A 21st Century Office: Utilizing Business and Productivity Apps

While the pervasiveness of “smart phones” in the workplace continues to pose challenges for employers, these devices simultaneously present opportunities for businesses and their employees to expand their networking potential and harness valuable… Read More
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Changes to Federal Colleg…

Changes to Federal College Financial Aid Application Process

Prospective college students and their parents should be aware of recent changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is the form used to award all federal college financial aid as well as the vast majority of financial awar… Read More
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Are Your Contracts Harming Your Business?

In a perfect world, our customers buy our product or service and turn right around and pay us back for that product or service. And, most of the time, that is what happens. But when a customer’s business starts struggling, are you poised to recover… Read More
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