In his recent email blast, Duane Reynolds of our office wrote about Michigan’s new “estate recovery” program, the purpose of which is to recover Medicaid benefits paid to individuals over the age of 55. Michigan’s program became effective Jul…
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Having spent the last 20 years in and around courtrooms, I have defended against my share of outrageous lawsuits: the teacher who was sued when a kid got injured Tee-Peeing the teacher’s yard; the family fight over an old Studebaker; the nephew who…
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While it is common for hiring employers to use criminal background checks when reviewing a job candidate’s qualifications, federal law limits the extent to which such materials may be obtained and utilized. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”…
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While the Amendments to the Americans with Disabilities Act took effect January 1, 2009, their impact persists. After receiving my own refresher on the Act at a recent conference, it seemed appropriate to provide employers with some points to keep in…
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Hailed by many as a victory for individual freedom, while assailed by others as a harbinger of increased injuries, fatalities and higher insurance rates, Governor Snyder signed the repeal of Michigan’s motorcycle helmet law last Thursday. The State…
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Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code gives us a terrific tool for deferring capital gains tax. We can defer paying capital gains tax upon the sale of real estate and personal property held for business use or investment if we use the proceeds of…
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Surprise, surprise. The federal government has issued new recordkeeping requirements. Starting April 3, 2012, employers covered by the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA) must preserve employment and HR records for one year from the dat…
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On February 23, 2012, the IRS announced that it has an estimated $1 Billion for the one million people who did not file their federal income tax returns in 2008, and of the one million people, over 33,000 are from Michigan. According to the IRS, it i…
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The small business health care tax credit is part of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. Small business employers with fewer than 25 full time equivalent employees, who pay an average annual wage of less than $50,000 per employee, and who pay at least h…
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Despite the advent of limited liability companies in Michigan, S corporations remain one of the most popular forms of business entity. S corporations have several advantages, but perhaps their most attractive feature is pass-through taxation. S corpo…
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