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Last month, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas struck down the National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB”) 2023 rule for determining joint employer status. The joint employer rule determines when two businesses are legally… Read More

Joyce Kilmer, American writer and poet, famously wrote: “I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree.” Many people would be inclined to agree; but what about the neighbor’s tree branches that overhang your yard? Or worse, what if tha… Read More

Many people have an estate plan on their to-do list, but what happens if you do not get around to it before you pass away? The answer is that your loved ones could face several problems that lead to wasted time, expense, and conflict amongst themselv… Read More

Last week, the president of Rochester University (a private school located in Rochester, Michigan) announced that the school has changed its name to Rochester Christian University as part of a settlement with the University of Rochester. The settleme… Read More

Late this past Friday, a U.S. District Court Judge in the Northern District of Alabama issued a ruling in favor of the National Small Business Association holding that the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) exceeds the limitations that the Consti… Read More

Last October, pharmaceutical maker Eli Lilly and Company settled a federal age discrimination lawsuit with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). The lawsuit alleged that sales representative applicants over 40 were denied position… Read More

How does a trust avoid probate? It’s in the details. In my experience, the primary reason most people set up trusts is to avoid probate. So, how does that work? Does the mere fact of having signed a trust cut out the probate court? Not quite. I… Read More

No one wants to think about their parents passing away. However, having difficult conversations now about your parents’ estate plan (or lack thereof) can provide peace of mind for your parents and their loved ones for when that day comes. Many peop… Read More