Why “Election Day” is…

Why “Election Day” is Election Day

November 5, 2024, is the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. That means it’s Election Day. But why? The decision dates back to 1845 when Congress passed a law standardizing the date for federal elections. It was made with practica… Read More
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It's Elementary

It's Elementary

If you had to recite the basic rules of the road regarding school buses, could you do it? Based on what I occasionally see and what Michigan school bus drivers say they see on a weekly basis, I’d say a few of us could use a refresher. On that n… Read More
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Planning for Your Kids

Planning for Your Kids

All parents want to make sure their young children are taken care of if the unthinkable happens. In addition to ensuring that their estate is used to take care of their children, parents will also need to include in their estate plan the nomination o… Read More
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Person at table calculates how pending tax law changes impact on estate plan

Before the Sun Sets

How will pending tax law changes impact your estate plan? The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) doubled the lifetime estate and gift tax exemptions at the time, with continued increases after 2018. Currently, in 2024, the exemptions stand at $13.61 m… Read More
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Time Off to Vote

Time Off to Vote

With the election approaching, it is not uncommon for confusion to arise about the rules concerning time off to vote. In Michigan, there is no statutory obligation to provide paid or unpaid leave for employees to cast their ballots on Election Day. N… Read More
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Help Wanted... But Not Yo…

Help Wanted... But Not You

This month, an Indiana-based staffing agency settled a charge of national origin, race, sex, and disability discrimination filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”). The EEOC alleged that the company had engaged in unlawf… Read More
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The Family Meeting

The Family Meeting

No one wants their loved ones to argue after they are gone. Meeting with your family now to discuss your estate plan and the reasons behind it can help prevent conflicts and tension in the future. As you go through the estate planning process and fin… Read More
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Tick-Tock

Tick-Tock

We have posted previously about the reporting requirements of The Corporate Transparency Act (read more here), which was signed into law on January 1, 2021. Commencing January 1, 2024, existing and new corporate and related entities, if not exempt, m… Read More
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Call to Action

Call to Action

What is the FCC’S “One to One Consent” Rule? Do you remember when the “Do Not Call” registry went into effect? For a time, placing one’s name on the registry noticeably limited unwanted telephone solicitations. Over time, however, the reg… Read More
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Business Wellness Check

Business Wellness Check

As summer ends, business owners should consider decisions and tasks to complete during the final months of the year. A thorough review of existing corporate documents will address: Entity Filings and Reports: Was the business properly formed to opera… Read More
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