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DETROIT, Mich. –  Proper school supplies can help ensure a successful academic year for students. But all too many families cannot afford all of the supplies they need to help their children succeed.

DETROIT, Mich. – Butzel immigration law attorney Reginald A. Pacis will be a featured speaker during the 2021 Association for Legal Professionals (NALS) 70th Annual Conference on Saturday, September 18, 2021. He will provide an overview and updates on U.S. Immigration issues.

DETROIT, Mich. – Butzel, in partnership with the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA), will host a two-part series describing the OESA 2021 OEM Terms and Conditions Update on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the MSU Management Education Center in Troy, Mich., and virtually via Zoom. An additional webinar will be held on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, to address any questions regarding the “OESA OEM North American Production Purchase Order Contract Terms and Conditions Comparative Analysis.”

ANN ARBOR, Mich. –  Employers face an ever-changing legal landscape as they attempt to answer questions, engage in Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant plan designs, and minimize litigation risk.

Law firm ranks 44th out of 100 companies in Michigan named to annual list

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – Butzel attorney and shareholder Laura E. Johnson has been named as one of Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Women in the Law” for 2021.

Firm attorneys named to Best Lawyers in America® 2022 Ones to Watch and Lawyer of the Year

DETROIT, Mich. –  Thirty-six Butzel Long attorneys have been named to the 2021 Super Lawyers list.

The Mexican government enacted labor and tax laws in April 2021 that prohibit the outsourcing of workers. Several experts said Mexico's amended outsourcing rules will have a significant impact on companies that hire subcontractors.

DETROIT, Mich. – Butzel Long attorney Kurtis T. Wilder has been elected Chair of the Interlochen Center for the Arts Board of Trustees. Previously, he served as First Vice-Chair and Chair-Elect.

DETROIT, Mich. –  Bushra Malik, Butzel Long attorney, shareholder and outgoing Michigan Chapter Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), is celebrating the Chapter receiving the AILA Platinum Level Award, under her leadership. It is the highest award given to a Chapter by the professional organization. The AILA award program recognizes AILA Chapters for their dedication, outstanding efforts, and achievements throughout the year.

As ransomware attacks against the legal industry escalate and some law firms contemplate paying the ransom to eradicate the problem, at least four states are considering legislation that would limit or ban ransomware payments.

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Aaron S. Kamlay, a Butzel Long attorney and shareholder, will discuss “Building the Value of Your Company through IP” during a webinar presented by the Merage Institute on Monday, July 12, 2021.

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. –  Butzel Long attorney Javon David has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel Association (MDTC), which is an organization of leading lawyers dedicated to representing individuals and corporations in civil litigation. She accepted this appointment after serving as Co-Chair of the Trial Practice Section of the MDTC. 

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. –  Butzel Long attorney and shareholder Laura E. Johnson has been named to DBusiness magazine’s 2021 Class of “30 in Their Thirties,” which profiles metro Detroit business professionals who have achieved notable success in their respective fields.

Butzel Long hosts free webinar on June 15

On June 3rd, 2021, Butzel Long attorney Kaveh Kashef was named President of the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA).

From year-to-year, Butzel Long attorneys and practice areas are consistently ranked in the prestigious Chambers USA 2021 – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2021 – The Client’s Guide.

Butzel Long immigration law attorney Reginald A. Pacis has been appointed a Trustee to the Michigan Asian Pacific American Affairs Commission (MAPAAC), which helps address the needs and concerns of the Asian Pacific American (APA) communities in Michigan.

Butzel Long attorney, shareholder and vice president Geaneen M. Arends, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute, (the parent organization of the Karmanos Cancer Center and Karmanos Cancer Foundation).