| 07-10-08 |
IRS Notice - Most Teacher Pay Not Considered “Deferred Compensation” Under 409A
Many schools have been working diligently to meet the IRC Section 409A regulations on employees’ elections to defer compensation from a 9-month school year to a 12-month payment period. The IRS recently announced relief that should eliminate this problem for most, if not all, school teachers and other employees. |
| Advisory |
| 07-09-08 |
Ver Beek Appointed to Attorney Discipline Board
Varnum attorney Carl Ver Beek has been appointed by the Michigan Supreme Court to a three-year term on the Attorney Discipline Board. |
| Press Release |
| 06-27-08 |
Updated Form I-9
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services releases an updated Form I-9 on June 26, 2008. Prior versions of the form will no longer be accepted. |
| Advisory |
| 06-20-08 |
Executive Order Requires Certain Federal Contractors to Participate in E-Verify
A proposed regulation issued by the U.S. Department of Defense, General Services Administration and National Aeronautics and Space Administration would require certain federal contractors and subcontractors to participate in E-Verify. |
| Advisory |
| 05-27-08 |
Varnum Names Murphy as Managing Partner
Lawrence J. Murphy, a partner at Varnum, has been elected Managing Partner of the firm. |
| Press Release |
| 05-13-08 |
Increasing Participation in Your 401(k) Plan
Automatic enrollments help reach employees who will not sign up. |
| Advisory |
| 04-30-08 |
Richardson Named to The Network Journal's 40 Under 40
Varnum attorney Kimberly Richardson was named one of the nation's top professionals by The Network Journal. |
| Press Release |
| 03-28-08 |
Phone, Cable & Internet Contracts with Apartments, Condos may be Invalid, per FCC
A recent order from the FCC bans exclusive phone, cable and internet contracts for apartment buildings and condominium developments. |
| Advisory |
| 03-14-08 |
Last Chance for 2009 H-1B Visas
Employers can begin apply for H-1B visas on April 1, 2008. |
| Advisory |
| 03-11-08 |
Liquor License Renewal Due By April 30: Are you ready?
All liquor licenses issued by the State of Michigan Liquor Control Commission are sent to expire on April 30, 2008. |
| Advisory |
| 02-18-08 |
Ability to Obtain Michigan Driver's License Restored
On February 15, 2008, Governor Granholm signed legislation into law that restores the ability for all individuals legally present in the U.S. to obtain a Michigan driver's license. |
| Advisory |
| 02-07-08 |
A Message for Employee Leasing Companies (ELCs), Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs), and Temporary Staffing Agencies (TSAs)
Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency has recently rewritten forms for ELCs, PEOs and TSAs. |
| Advisory |
| 02-07-08 |
NLRB Finds No Statutory Right To Use Employer's E-Mail For Non Job-Related Solicitations
The National Labor Relations Board recently ruled that an employer's policy prohibiting employees from using the employer's e-mail system for non-job-related solicitations does not violate Section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act. |
| Advisory |
| 02-05-08 |
2009 H-1B Visas
2009 H-1B visas for individuals not currently in H-1B status will likely be in high demand and run out before fiscal year 2009 begins on October 1, 2008. |
| Advisory |
| 02-04-08 |
Varnum Attorneys Author Article on MBT
Varnum tax attorneys Tom Kenny and Marla Carew are the authors of a recent article on the impact of the new Michigan Busines Tax. |
| Advisory |
| 01-31-08 |
FMLA Amended: Service Members/Families Entitled to Double Leave Time
A recent amendment expands FMLA leave to include a leave of absence to care for a member of the Armed Forces who is undergoing various types of medical treatment. |
| Advisory |
| 01-29-08 |
Michigan's New Driver's License Requirements
Effective January 22, 2008, applicants for new Michigan driver's licenses must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. |
| Advisory |
