The Transition of the Family Business
Every day, for approximately the next 15 years, 10,000 baby boomers will reach age 65. This phenomenon will have a significant impact on family businesses and their transition issues.
New Rule Preserves Your Right to Sue Nursing Homes
A new rule released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on September 28 prohibits nursing homes that receive Medicare or Medicaid funding from including binding arbitration clauses within their admissions contracts.
Using the Art of Persuasion in Litigation
According to attorney Shaina Reed, the fun in litigation is persuasion. “The law is a series of black and white dots — our job is to draw lines through the gray areas between them, to connect those dots in some […]
Is Your Business Ready for Upcoming Changes to Overtime Regulations?
The United States Department of Labor’s changes to the overtime regulations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) take effect December 1, 2016. Is your business ready?
Client Reminder: Deadline Approaching for Medicare Part D Notices
Medicare Part D notices (of either creditable or non-creditable coverage) are due for distribution prior to October 15th.
Veteran Wrongfully Denied Property Tax Exemption: Fraser Trebilcock Attorney Files Appeal on Veteran’s Behalf
A local Veteran who served in the Navy more than 60 years ago is being wrongfully denied a Michigan property tax exemption. “The law passed in 2013 is clear,” said Fraser Trebilcock attorney Paul McCord.
Client Alert: Affordability Issues Confirmed for Cash-In-Lieu of Group Health Plan Arrangements – Regulations Issued
Applicable large employers offering their employees higher compensation in exchange for waiving employer-sponsored group health plan coverage could be walking into a Pay or Play trap.
Court of Appeals: No-Fault Insurers Cannot Avoid Penalty Interest by Delaying Benefit Payments While Claim is Under Investigation
In a recent opinion marked for publication, the State of Michigan Court of Appeals made clear that no-fault insurers cannot avoid penalty interest by delaying benefit payments while a particular claim is under investigation.
Proposal Would Give Medicare Patients More Access to Preventative Care for Diabetes, Alzheimer’s
Proposed rules issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) would mean that those living with conditions like Diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease would have access to more preventative care.
Parking Changes for Our Downtown Lansing Location
Please note that as of July 1, 2016, the parking ramp located at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Allegan Street in downtown Lansing will no longer offer daily parking.