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Berry Moorman P.C. again named a “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report.
Berry Moorman P.C. is proud to announce that it has been recognized in the 2019 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s list of “Best Law Firms.” Law Firms included in the “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for their professional excellence with persistently...
Going Global: Selling products and services to the world market-and getting paid
By: Randolph M. Wright Any company, large or small, can increase its sales and diversify its customer base by exporting its products and services worldwide. Ninety five percent (95%) of the world’s consumers live outside of the United States. If your company is...
The Importance of Trademark and Copyright Protection
By Andrea M. Pike, Esq. Trademarks and Service Marks You can register your business logo, name, “doing business as” name, tag line, or phrase as a Trademark or Service Mark (“Mark”). If it is used online, federal registration of your Mark through the United States...
What is a Revocable Living Trust?
By Patrice M. Ticknor, Esq. A revocable living trust is a legal relationship where a trustee holds title to trust assets for the benefit of the trust beneficiary. The person who creates the trust and transfers his or her assets to it is called the grantor or settlor. ...
Legal Marijuana and Family Law
By John J. Schrot, Jr. Be careful if and when you light up, or otherwise consume, marijuana, as you may get burned. Recreational marijuana has just become legal in Michigan (i.e. 10 days after the November 6, 2018 election results are certified) – at least at the...
FMLA Case Law Update for Employers
By David M. Foy, Esq. No Good Deed Goes Unpunished After Leave Given to Ineligible Employee In 2018, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals considered whether summary judgment was warranted where an employee was terminated after she was unable to return to work on a...
How can Employers Avoid Abuse of FMLA Intermittent Leave by its Employees
By Sandro D. DiMercurio, Esq. As an employer, do you find that your employees are conveniently taking intermittent leave on Fridays or Mondays or both, in an effort to extend their weekend? Do you ever feel that your employees are taking advantage of their...
Does your Rental Property Qualify for a 199A Deduction?
By Timothy E. Harden, Esq. The IRS, in its new proposed Section 199A regulations, defines when a rental property qualifies for the 20 percent tax deduction under new tax code Section 199A. One part of the good news on this clarification is that it does not require...
Berry Moorman PC honors all military veterans this Armistice Day and Veterans Day.
This day in 1918 the armistice was signed between the Allies of WWI and Germany, and has been celebrated throughout the allied nations as Armistice Day, and Veterans Day in the US. Berry Moorman P.C. salutes and honors the courage and sacrifice of our veterans, and is...
