Now You Know It Archives – Page 36 of 68

What Makes Us Great

September 3rd, 2019

Small businesses in America represent over 99% of the country’s employers and nearly 50% of all private-sector jobs. Workers are not just cogs in a wheel, clocking in and out. They are critical to making businesses profitable and to the overall gro… Read More

Don’t Take Weight Discrimination Lightly

August 27th, 2019

Did you know that at present, Michigan is the only state with a civil rights statute that specifically designates “weight” as a protected class under the law? Under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (“ELCRA”), Michigan employers are prohibi… Read More

No Contest (USPTO Style)

August 20th, 2019

While most people realize that they need to file trademark maintenance documents after the fifth year of registration, many fail to take advantage of the opportunity at that time to gain heightened protection for their mark by having the mark acknowl… Read More

Back to School, Back to Basics

August 13th, 2019

It seems like it was not that long ago that we were wondering if spring would ever arrive. All too quickly, and with back-to-school sales in full swing, it is clear that summer is on the wane (high temps and humidity notwithstanding). If you have col… Read More

Protecting Your Good Name

August 6th, 2019

If you are in business, there are plenty of good reasons to set up a corporation or a limited liability company. High on that list is the ability to prevent a competitor from stealing your business name. So long as your corporation or limited liabili… Read More

Does Taxable Value Equal Market Value?

July 30th, 2019

If you’ve lived in Michigan a while, you know that we have a quirky system for determining the “Taxable Value” of residential real estate. Under Proposal A (passed in 1994), the increase in the taxable value of residential real estate cannot ex… Read More

Keep Me Logged In

July 23rd, 2019

While developing your estate plan, a best first step is to identify your online accounts. And that’s a perfect time to consider the security and storage of your passwords as well. Most people don’t have hard copies of account statements anymore b… Read More

Consistency Is Key

July 16th, 2019

According to Ralph Waldo Emerson, “a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” What then of wise consistencies? In the employment context, they are to be strived for! And the following tips may be helpful: Enforcing policies consiste… Read More

Protection for Less

July 9th, 2019

Registration of a trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office is the best and preferred method of trademark protection because it grants nationwide, prioritized ownership rights. But the costs associated with the application process… Read More

A Fond Farewell

July 2nd, 2019

With heavy hearts, we say goodbye to a longtime friend and colleague, Julie Cotant, who has decided to step away from the practice of law and to accept a position as a trust officer with Plante Moran. Julie started with Wright Beamer as a law clerk w… Read More

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