Gifting for Good

Gifting for Good

As the holiday season approaches, one Farmington Hills tradition invites shoppers to give a little differently. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Alternative Christmas Fair at Hope Lutheran Church, a beloved event that turns holiday shoppin… Read More
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DOL's Rule on Overtime Eligibility

The Department of Labor also issued a rule last week that impacts overtime eligibility. Dirk Beamer breaks down the coming changes. Read More
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Market Day

Market Day

Soon, spring will give way to summer. We will all shake off vestiges of the cold and give in to the calls of the sun and all its glory. Waiting for us on the other side is the 30th season of the Farmington Farmers Market. This Saturday, the bell will… Read More
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Beware of Corporate Recor…

Beware of Corporate Records Scam

A client recently asked us to review an official looking form he had received to order a certified copy of his company’s recently filed “articles of incorporation.” The form advises that such certified copies are issued by the Michigan Secretar… Read More
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OSHA Compliance for Healt…

OSHA Compliance for Healthcare Industry

While many COVID-19 restrictions have been relaxed or eliminated, healthcare organizations will continue to be subject to stringent regulations for the foreseeable future. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration… Read More
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In the Loop

In the Loop

Next week, the Greater Farmington Area Chamber of Commerce will again host the State of the Cities. Leaders in Farmington and Farmington Hills will come together to discuss “how 2020 has impacted our community and their plans for 2021.” The annua… Read More
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Employment Law Postings i…

Employment Law Postings in a Remote Work World

With more employees now working remotely, employers have sought out more effective ways to comply with employment law posting requirements. In answer to questions regarding whether online technology can be used to achieve legal compliance, a recent D… Read More
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The Heart of Downtown Farmington

The Farmington Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has partnered with local crowd-funding platform, Patronicity, as it hosts events intended to support a new public art project and help guide the mission of public art in Farmington. A Valentine even… Read More
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Living in the Aftermath of the Great Toledo War

I came to Michigan in the fall of 1990 when I enrolled as a first year law student at the University of Michigan Law School in Ann Arbor. Five years later, I moved here for good when I accepted a job with Bill Wright, founder of the Wright Beamer law… Read More
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How Private is Private?

True or false: The privacy rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) absolutely forbids a health care provider or plan from releasing your protected health information without your consent. FALSE. The privacy rule is… Read More
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