On June 30, 2015, Governor Rick Snyder signed HB 4052 into law which stops local governments from adopting, administering or enforcing future ordinances or policies that require local businesses to pay wages, fringe benefits or leave time that exceed State or Federal requirements. The bill will take effect on September 28, 2015. Currently, Michigan’s minimum wage is $8.15 per hour which will rise to $8.50 per hour on January 1, […]

Thank you to clients and friends for attending CMDA’s 50th Anniversary Client Appreciation Event on Thursday, June 25 at the VisTaTech Center at Schoolcraft College.  We enjoyed catching up with clients, reminiscing with former employees, and showing our appreciation to each and every client who has put their trust in us over the past 50 years.

Check it out!  An article on CMDA’s 50th anniversary is featured in the May 28, 2015 edition of the Livonia Observer.

Jim Acho was featured in the May 1, 2015 Chaldean News.  Although Acho did not become the new Executive Director of the NFL Player’s Association (NFLPA), a lot of the ideas he presented during his run resonated with the union’s executive committee and the ideas will be discussed this summer.

CMDA is honored and appreciative for the trust our clients have placed in our Firm since 1965.  As a way to give back to the community as we celebrate our 50th anniversary, every month throughout 2015 the Firm will be donating 50 items (or more) to a local charity. In May, we are collecting art supplies for the Alternative for Girls: Rise N’ Shine summer camp.  Alternative for Girls provides a fun, […]

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to all the dedicated, hardworking, efficient and dependable office managers, administrative assistants and receptionists. Thank you for all that you do!  

On April 10, 2015, a full panel of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals (covering Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee) decided in an unpublished decision that a former Ford employee, Jane Harris, was not a qualified individual with a disability because her excessive absences prevented her from performing the essential functions of a resale buyer. The Court further held that Harris’ telecommuting proposal was not reasonable because it removed an […]

CMDA’s focuses on our employment and labor law group. Patrick Sturdy discusses Public Act 152 of 2011 and outlines the “hard cap” and 80/20 options available to public employees.   Elizabeth Rae-O’Donnell outlines a recent decision of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals that ruled telecommuting may not be a reasonable accommodation under the ADA if an essential function of your employment is on-site attendance. Sara Lowry explains how Michigan employers […]

CMDA is honored and appreciative for the trust our clients have placed in our Firm since 1965.  As a way to give back to the community as we celebrate our 50th anniversary, every month throughout 2015 the Firm will be donating 50 items (or more) to a local charity. April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Michigan, and we are donating items to benefit the Dearborn Animal Shelter. The Shelter is […]

The Chaldean American Bar Association (CABA) recently recognized Jim Acho and his run to become the executive director of the National Football League Player Association (NFLPA).  Mr. Acho is a senior attorney in our Livonia office, a CABA member and former CABA board member.