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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Veterans Treatment Courts

Veterans Treatment Courts

Regular readers of these postings may have noticed my affinity for topics of particular relevance to veterans. Chalk that up to the fact that my father served as an Army medic in North Africa during World War II, while I, and a number of my friends,… Read More
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Follow the Money

The Michigan Main Street Fairness Act, which went into effect October 1, 2015, was passed back in January with the intention of leveling the sales tax playing field between in-state retailers and out-of-state retailers with some affiliation to Michig… Read More
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These Michigan Laws Might…

These Michigan Laws Might Surprise You!

Our regular readers might notice that we tend to focus our coverage on new laws or changes to existing laws that might be of special interest to our clients. This week’s edition of “Now You Know It” offers a change of pace, focusing on lesser-k… Read More
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Access Denied!

Access Denied!

The first day of school always results in a large stack of forms sitting on my desk at home, waiting to be completed and returned. Sifting through this year’s stack, I found a request for updated immunization records for my 7th and 9th graders, pur… Read More
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Michigan Autumns

Michigan Autumns

As we ease out of summer and into fall, I find my excitement growing over football, changing leaves, and cider mills. While I don’t always welcome the inevitable Michigan winters that follow, there are few things I enjoy more than Michigan autumns.… Read More
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