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August 21, 2025
Rhoades McKee congratulates the firm’s thirty-one attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers of America®. Published annually since 1983, Best Lawyers® is based on a peer-review survey in which 52,000 leading attorneys nominate other lawyers of distinction in their practice areas. Best Lawyers® “Lawyers of the Year” According to the website, a “Lawyer […]
August 19, 2025
Rhoades McKee attorneys are honored in the annual publication of Michigan Super Lawyers®. According to the website, Super Lawyers® is a rating service that recognizes outstanding lawyers with high peer recognition and professional achievement. This selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. The Rhoades McKee attorneys selected for this year’s edition include: […]
August 4, 2025
In Rayford v. American House Roseville I, LLC, the Michigan high court overruled two decades of precedent to “restore” the analytical framework in Camelot Excavating Co. Inc. v. St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co., 410 Mich. 118, 703 N.W.2d 275 (1981), and Herweyer v. Clark Hwy. Servs., Inc., 455 Mich. 14, 564 N.W.2d 857 […]
August 10, 2025
AI is transforming how businesses operate, but what are the legal and ethical boundaries? This panel will dive into how businesses can responsibly implement AI solutions while safeguarding confidential data, maintaining regulatory compliance, and preserving customer trust. Learn what disclosures may be required and how to handle AI’s impact on sensitive work products. Panel Members: […]
July 8, 2025
Homebuilders (both companies building houses and people trying to build the homes of their dreams) will immediately benefit from terms of a July 7 agreement staying the implementation of new building codes that (according to trade associations opposing the new standards) could have significantly raised the cost of new home construction. By way of background, […]
June 26, 2025
(Grand Rapids, MI – 2025) Rhoades McKee’s Commercial Litigation Team has been ranked by Chambers and Partners for its representative work, joining a distinguished group of 20 Michigan law firms recognized in this practice area. According to interviews conducted by Chambers, “Rhoades McKee has sophisticated experts in a wide variety of areas. The attorneys are […]
June 5, 2025
Grand Rapids, Michigan – June 2025 – Rhoades McKee is pleased to welcome Drew Bell and Brian Rzeppa as part of the firm’s 2025 Summer Associate Program. The program offers law students a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience and insight into the legal profession while working alongside the firm’s attorneys. Throughout the summer, Drew […]
March 4, 2025
In a news release issued on March 2, the U.S. Department of Treasury announced that it will discontinue enforcement of penalties and fines under the Corporate Transparency Act’s (“CTA”) current beneficial ownership information reporting rule with respect to U.S. citizens, domestic reporting companies, and their beneficial owners. However, the reporting requirements will remain in effect […]
February 21, 2025
Late Thursday, February 20, 2025, the Michigan Legislature passed an amendment to the Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA). This amendment changes requirements under ESTA that were set to go into effect just a few hours later. Importantly, the Legislative amendments take immediate effect on February 21, 2025. Governor Whitmer is expected to sign the bill […]
January 30, 2025
The Trump Administration has made immigration law enforcement one of its top priorities and has already directed federal law enforcement agencies to begin conducting raids in search of unauthorized workers within the United States. Employers should know that there is an increased likelihood of scrutiny by federal agencies regarding the employment of foreign workers. The […]