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Should I Sell My Business to Private Equity?
March 15, 2022
Business buyers come in all shapes and sizes. A private equity (PE) group may be a better fit than an individual, family office, management team or family members, depending on the seller’s key goals. Generally, PEs are well capitalized and often can pay a higher multiple than a non-PE financial buyer. For sellers who seek […]
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Administrative Complaints, Compliance Conferences and Administrative Hearings
March 13, 2022
What is an administrative complaint? If an investigation by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) reveals information that LARA believes warrants a sanction, then LARA will proceed to file an administrative complaint against the healthcare provider. Administrative complaints describe the alleged breach of the applicable standard of care or violation of Michigan […]
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Health Professionals Recovery Program
March 13, 2022
What is the Health Professionals Recovery Program (HPRP)? The Health Professional Recovery Program (HPRP) is designed to encourage healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers and other medical and mental healthcare providers, who may suffer from substance abuse or mental health disorders, to seek help in a confidential and non-disciplinary process. HPRP is administered […]
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State Licensing Investigations
March 13, 2022
Who can file a complaint with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)? In Michigan, anyone can file a complaint with LARA against a nurse, physician, psychologist, social worker, or other medical or mental healthcare providers. The complaint describes an alleged violation of the law or standard of care. The complaint must contain […]
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New LARA Bulletin Offers Additional Information Regarding The Newly-Formed Cannabis Regulatory Agency
March 8, 2022
We recently issued an eBlast concerning Governor Whitmer’s February 11, 2022 Executive Reorganization Order, which will take effect on April 13, 2022, renaming the Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA) and consolidating within that Agency regulatory powers over the processing, distributing, and selling marijuana and hemp. At the time, there was very little information available regarding […]
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Rhoades McKee Welcomes Chief Operating Officer
March 4, 2022
Rhoades McKee is pleased to announce that Susan Kowalski has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. As Chief Operating Officer, Kowalski will provide input and leadership affecting financial planning and firm growth, human resources, marketing, technology, facilities, and client service for the three Rhoades McKee law offices located in Grand Rapids, Hastings, and Holland. […]
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Governor Whitmer Consolidates Cannabis & Hemp Regulation into the Renamed “Cannabis Regulatory Agency”
February 21, 2022
After only three years in existence, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency (MRA), will be renamed the Cannabis Regulatory Agency. In an executive order targeting both linguistic inclusivity and organizational efficiency, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is consolidating the processing, distribution, and sale of marijuana and hemp into a single state agency. Currently, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and […]
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Overview of Estate Planning Documents
January 25, 2022
The Rhoades McKee Estate Planning and Administration Team assists clients in preserving, administering, and transferring wealth for future generations. We begin with a discussion to understand your family and long-term goals to identify the best vehicles to secure the future you intend. Trusts are often of long-term benefit to a family, and proper administration of […]
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Top Five Reasons Why You Should Have an Estate Plan
January 19, 2022
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution this year? Only about half of Americans keep some of their New Year’s Resolutions, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t set goals for yourself in the new year. One important and achievable goal is to get your estate planning in order. Here are five reasons to have an […]
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Supreme Court Stays OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Mandate
January 13, 2022
Today, January 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court stayed enforcement of the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). As written, the ETS would require roughly 84 million workers in the private sector to either become vaccinated or submit to weekly testing at their own expense and wear […]