Publications
Michigan Minimum Wage Set To Increase July 1st, 2008 by David M. Foy (June, 2008)
Amendment to Statute Regarding Military Service Members; FMLA: Labor Department Proposes New Regulations (March, 2008)
New Document Requirements for Entry Into The U.S. Beginning January 31, 2008 by Scott D. Relf (January, 2008)
Michigan Business Tax Alert by George H. Runstadler (December, 2007)
Juggling the Requirements of Michigan and Federal Minimum Wage Laws: Are Your Posters Up To Date? by Randolph T. Barker (December, 2007)
Denied Entry Into Canada by Scott D. Relf (October, 2007)
Is It Time To Update Your Estate Plan? by Dennis M. Mitzel (May, 2007)
Generation Skipping Transfer Tax: Some Basic Questions Answered by Patrice M. Ticknor (May, 2007)
Your Business and Electronically Stored Information by James P. Murphy (April, 2007)
Giving Gifts to Individuals: Some Basic Questions Answered by Patrice M. Ticknor (October, 2006)
Small Businesses Beware: Accord and Satisfaction May Offer An Escape Hatch for Debtors And Leave You Unsatisfied by Dante M. Benedettini (September, 2006)
Circular 230 Disclosure-Its Meaning and Purpose by Harvey B. Wallace II (May, 2006)
Estate Planning for Vacation Property by Patrice M. Ticknor (May, 2006)
The New Michigan Law is More Than a Minimum Wage Increase for Employers by Randolph T. Barker (April, 2006)
Michigan's New Identity Theft Protection Act by Dante M. Benedettini (October, 2005)
"Continuing Violations" Doctrine Discontinued Under Michigan Civil Rights Law by Robert W. Morgan (October, 2005)
Funding of Trusts Critical to Use New Higher Estate Tax Limits by Dennis M. Mitzel (May, 2005)
Ensuring That Your Wishes Regarding Your Medical Care Will be Followed by Patrice M. Ticknor (May, 2005)
Don't Write Another Check Until You Check This Out by Bruce M. Stone (September, 2004)
Update on Canadian Corporate Criminal Liability by Scott D. Relf (September, 2004)
New Law Regarding Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans Requires Immediate Action Thank You, Enron by Michael J. Roberts (September, 2004)
Collecting Unpaid Judgments in Michigan: An Overview of the New Judgment Lien Statute by Randolph T. Barker (September, 2004)
Estate Planning Considerations for Parents of a Disabled Child by Patrice M. Ticknor (September, 2004)
Inbound Investment into Canada by Marco Dolfi (September, 2004)
Department of Labor Implements Sweeping Changes to Federal Overtime Regulations by Randolph T. Barker (September, 2004)
IRS Issues New Rules on Employer Provided Life Insurance by Dennis M. Mitzel (September, 2003)
Resolution of International Commercial Business Disputes and Enforcement of Commercial Obligations Worldwide by Randolph M. Wright (September, 2003)
Foreign Investment in Ontario: An Introduction to the Regulatory Environment by Randolph M. Wright and Scott D. Relf (September, 2003)
Military/USERRA Leave by David M. Foy (September, 2003)
HR Alphabet Soup by Francis J. Newton (March, 2003)
Cost Recovery Measures For Tuition Reimbursment Agreements by Randolph T. Barker (March, 2003)
Light Duty Policy "Lite" or Avoiding the ADA Trap by Francis J. Newton (March, 2003)
Succession Planning with Self-Canceling Installment Notes or "Beating the IRS at the SCINS Game" by Thomas E. Dew (March, 2003)
Keep Your Hands Off My Trade Secrets! The Michigan Uniform Trade Secrets Act and The Economic Espionage Act by Randolph M. Wright (November, 2002)
Qualified Tuition Programs by Thomas E. Dew (November, 2002)
Until Death Or Divorce Do Us Part Do You Want Your Ex-Spouse To Recieve Money Upon Your Death by Mark E. Straetmans (November, 2002)
To Defend or Not to Defend is no Longer the Question by Robert W. Morgan (November, 2002)
Liabilities that are not Limited in Limited Liability Companies by George H. Runstadler (November, 2002)
Seniority Systems and the Americans with Disabilities Act by Francis J. Newton (November, 2002)
The Death Tax Ain't Dead by Thomas E. Dew (November, 2002)
Retirement Benefits and Unemployment Compensation Benefits by Francis J. Newton (November, 2002)
Musings & Mandates From On High by Robert W. Morgan (November, 2002)
Make Your Non-Compete Agreement Stick by Francis J. Newton (November, 2002)
The IRS Says, "You Can't Hide Your House Behind Your Spouse." by Michael J. Roberts (March, 2002)
Section 1031: What is a Tax-Deferred Exchange? by Thomas E. Dew (March, 2002)
Your Employee Health Care Plan and the EEOC Announcement by Francis J. Newton (March, 2002)
Do Company-Sponsored Disaster Relief Fund-Raisers Violate a No-Solicitation Policy? by Robert W. Morgan (September, 2001)
Estate Law Changes Add Confusion and Some Relief by Dennis M. Mitzel (September, 2001)
Potential Law Changes for Gifts of IRAs to Charity by Dennis M. Mitzel (September, 2001)
Employer Control of the Ether: Email, the Internet and the Employee by Francis J. Newton (March, 2001)
A Short Primer on Hybrid Section 301 Claims for the Unionized Employer by Robert W. Morgan (March, 2001)
Sixth Circuit Finds Qualified Immunity Available to Non-Profit Child Care Agencies by Thomas M. Sullivan (March, 2001)
Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary, How Does Your Weingarten Grow? by Francis J. Newton (March, 2001)
New Federal E-Sign Law Allows You to Make Your Mark in Cyberspace (March, 2001)
Costly Conversations -- Does Your Company Have a Cell Phone Policy? by David M. Foy (June, 2000)
Asset Protection Planning Starts At Home by Randolph M. Wright (June, 2000)
Fighting Corruption: The Evolution of Anti-Bribery Standards in the Global Economy by Randolph M. Wright (June, 2000)
Protecting Your Trade Secrets in the Computer Era (June, 2000)
The Tradition of Bribery in International Business by Randolph M. Wright (June, 2000)
Have You Committed Fraud Lately? by Francis J. Newton (September, 1999)
Tired of Training Your Competitors' Employees? by Francis J. Newton (September, 1999)
Asset Protection Planning by Randolph M. Wright and Simon Edelstein (September, 1999)
Client Bulletin--SEC Revises Form S-8 to Restrict Use By Consultants and to Include Employees' Family Members by Thomas E. Dew (September, 1999)
Is Your Holiday Party A Liability Cocktail? by David M. Foy (June, 1999)
Avoiding Liability For Sexual Harassment by Francis J. Newton (June, 1999)
Backfired Firings by Francis J. Newton (March, 1999)
New Limitations on Background Checks by Francis J. Newton (March, 1999)
Avoiding Liability for Sexual Harassment by Third Parties by Francis J. Newton (September, 1998)
Sellers of Businesses May Be Barred from Competing Even Without a Non-Compete (September, 1998)
Oakland County Circuit Court Enforces Russian Judgment by Simon Edelstein (September, 1998)
Care Facility May Be Liable for Resident's Harassment (June, 1998)
Enforcing Reasonable Noncompetition Agreements (June, 1998)
Invisible Trademark Infringement on the Internet (June, 1998)
The Interplay between Domain Names and Trademarks (March, 1998)
Shareholder Communications in Cyberspace by James P. Murphy (March, 1998)
Excessive Salaries at Nonprofits Become a Target by Thomas M. Sullivan (June, 1997)
Your Independent Contractors by Francis J. Newton (June, 1997)
Estate Tax Savings Using Life Insurance Trusts by Dennis M. Mitzel (June, 1997)
Protecting Clients Doing Business in Russia by Randolph M. Wright and Simon Edelstein (June, 1997)