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This June marks ten years since the U.S. Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges decision, which required states to recognize same-sex marriages. Since 2015, Michigan law has expanded to include additional protections for LGBTQ+ individuals. It is par… Read More

EEOC issues guidance on DEI-related workplace discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released guidance pertaining to an evolving area: discrimination related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs… Read More

Instances of identity theft, data breaches, and data leaks are skyrocketing. In 2024 alone, the number of victim notices sent by the top five most frequently compromised companies exceeded 1,081,796,000. Most of us have received at least one such vic… Read More

When Sarah left for college, her parents felt confident they were just a phone call away if anything went wrong. But when she ended up in the ER with a high fever, they got a shock: the hospital wouldn’t share any information or even confirm she wa… Read More

Recognizing the unique needs and challenges faced by service members and their families, Congress amended the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) in 2008 to expand the scope of mandatory leave from employment available to them. The parent, child, or… Read More

What does it take to void a trust agreement? If the creation of a trust is born out of nefarious circumstances, there may be grounds to void it in its entirety. The law allows individuals to invalidate a legal transaction if there is fraud, duress, o… Read More

Entrepreneurship in Michigan has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by public and private initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and supporting small businesses. According to the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics, as of th… Read More

Wright Beamer joins in celebrating National Small Business Week! Small businesses account for nearly half of all private sector jobs in the United States. Behind almost every storefront, office, and online retailer is a story of hard work, risk-takin… Read More