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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 […]
December 24, 2024
On December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order staying the preliminary injunction granted by a Texas District Court in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland. As a result, the requirement for companies to report beneficial ownership information is reinstated, effective immediately. While many reporting companies were previously required to […]
December 23, 2024
Rhoades McKee is honored that 36 lawyers across 20 practice specialties were recognized by their peers as Top Lawyers for excellence in their areas of specialization. Our attorneys understand the importance of identifying, investigating, and responding to interrelated legal issues. We use an interdisciplinary team approach that allows us to maximize our knowledge and experience […]
December 5, 2024
The Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on December 3, 2024, pausing the reporting obligations imposed by the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The decision, Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland, comes shortly before a significant reporting deadline on January 1, 2025 – the date on which companies in existence as of […]
October 18, 2024
Michigan employers have faced a level of uncertainty in setting their personnel budgets for 2025 due to the United States Department of Labor’s 2024 Rule that increased the minimum salary for employees exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act as Administrative, Executive, or Professional employees. The increase was scheduled in two phases: the […]
October 3, 2024
On June 6, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in a 9-0 decision that life insurance proceeds from a company-owned policy used to redeem a deceased owner’s interest in a closely held business must be included when calculating the value of that owner’s interest for federal estate tax purposes. The Court’s ruling […]
July 27, 2024
Among only 17 other Michigan law firms, Rhoades McKee’s Commercial Litigation Team was ranked by Chambers and Partners for their representative work. According to interviews completed by Chambers, “Rhoades McKee has an excellent group of attorneys who successfully analyze, manage, and argue very complex and unique litigation and appellate issues,” further adding that “the firm […]
June 15, 2024
Rhoades McKee congratulates the firm’s thirty-one attorneys recognized in the 2025 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 12, 2024
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 27, 2024