Do you own a business, perhaps with its own logo, tagline, or offering its own unique service? If so, have you thought about whether or not you may need the protection of a trademark or copyright?
Fraser Trebilcock attorney Michael Donnelly successfully represented a Fortune 100 insurance company in a matter arising out of a premium dispute with a trucking company. Following a trial in the Federal District Court for the Western District of Michigan, Judge […]
Over the past year, health care reform has been the top of everyone’s “hot topic list.” Now that the roll-out and implementation are in process, where do we go from here? On September 9th, Fraser Trebilcock attorney Michael James will give […]
As set forth in our Client Alert dated March 11, 2014, the IRS requires employers and health insurance issuers to report on the health coverage offered and/or provided to individuals beginning calendar year 2015.
For many people, the estate planning process can be overwhelming. In this digital age, it can also be hard to know who to trust to guide you through the process. If this sounds familiar, an upcoming seminar can help you learn […]
Fraser Trebilcock attorney Anita G. Fox has just been selected as one of the Top 30 “Women in the Law” by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. The award is given to women who have made great professional strides in the law and […]
As the Form 5500 filing deadline for most calendar year plans is quickly approaching, please note that the Form 5500 instructions have changed for 2013 to incorporate Form M-1 filing information. A Form M-1 is required to be filed by […]
Two U.S. appeals courts issued conflicting rulings today on a major component of the Affordable Care Act. “At issue here,” said Fraser Trebilcock attorney Jonathan Raven, ” is whether or not individuals can receive subsidies for health insurance in states that […]
The Supreme Court ruled on June 12, 2014, that inherited individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are not protected from creditors during bankruptcy proceedings as they are not “retirement funds” within the meaning of 11 U.S.C. §522(b)(3)(c).[1] The petitioners in the case originally […]
Sparrow Health System recently entered into a high-profile partnership with Mayo Clinic, allowing the community hospital to successfully share data and knowledge with a national institution, to improve patient care and population health—all while preserving local ownership and independence.