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• Michigan Supreme Court Reverses Course to Hold that “Adhesion” Employment Contracts Containing Shortened Limitations Periods Are Subject to Heightened Judicial Scrutiny

  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 […]

• AI in Action: Navigating Legal, Ethical, and Privacy Risks

  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: […]

• Homebuilders, Rejoice (At Least For Now)! Michigan Pauses Implementation Of New Residential Construction Codes Pending Results of Lawsuits

  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, […]

• Rhoades McKee Commercial Litigation Team Ranked by Chambers and Partners 2025

  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 […]

• Rhoades McKee Welcomes 2025 Summer Associates

  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 […]

• U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY SUSPENDS ENFORCEMENT OF CERTAIN FINES AND PENALTIES UNDER THE CTA

  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 […]

• Michigan Legislature Reaches Last Minute Compromise on Earned Sick Time Act Amendments

  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 […]

• Navigating a Workplace Raid by a Federal Agency

  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 […]

• Estate and Gift Tax Uncertainty in 2025

  February 18, 2025

  At the end of 2025, the tax exemption for federal estate and gift taxes is scheduled to revert to what it was in 2012 with cost-of-living increases.  Currently, the exemption is $13,990,000 per person.  Given the size of the exemption, the vast majority of people do not need to be concerned about the estate tax […]

• Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements Reinstated

  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 […]