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On March 20, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order directing the Secretary of Education to take steps toward closing the U.S. Department of Education. Our latest client alert analyzes what this order means for school districts, charter schools, and higher education institutions. While the order does not immediately cut funding, its long-term impact could be significant—especially for Title I, IDEA, and Charter School Program grants. Schools may need to prepare for new compliance risks, potential funding disruptions, and evolving legal challenges. Read full analysis from Ahmad Chehab, James M. Crowley and Ashley Higginson here: https://bit.ly/4kLjPc2

Artificial intelligence is transforming hiring and employee management—but with innovation comes legal risks. Is your organization prepared? At Miller Canfield’s HR Spring Training, Ashley Higginson and Deja Davis will break down: ✅ AI’s evolving role in recruitment and workforce management ✅ Key legal risks and compliance challenges for HR ✅ Why your company needs an AI policy—and what it should include AI is here to stay—make sure your HR team is ahead of the curve. Register now! https://bit.ly/3FjaV5a #ArtificialIntelligence #AIinHR #EmploymentLaw #WorkplaceTech #HRSpringTraining

Miller Canfield Public Finance Group's Steven Mann will be among the presenters at the Michigan Townships Association Conference in Grand Rapids. For more information >>> https://bit.ly/4imTijK

With shifting federal immigration policies, HR professionals must stay ahead of potential changes affecting hiring, compliance, and workforce management. At Miller Canfield’s HR Spring Training, our immigration law team—Julianne Cassin Sharp, Elizabeth (Boyda) Baker, and Christopher Dutot—will discuss: ✅ Key policy changes and what they mean for employers ✅ How shifting immigration regulations could impact hiring and talent acquisition ✅ Compliance best practices to safeguard your business Be prepared for what’s ahead—register today! https://bit.ly/3FjaV5a #ImmigrationLaw #EmploymentLaw #HiringCompliance #WorkforceManagement #HRSpringTraining

Karolina Niemirska-Fido, Head of our French Desk, and Jacek Choromański, Head of our Defense Practice, had participated in European Defense Fund Info Days 2025 organized at Ministry of Economic Development and Technology. The event with significant presence of the Polish and French entrepreneurs, research institutions, defense companies created the unique opportunity to explore the main principles of the European Defense Fund (EDF), and to discuss potential collaboration with European partners. Answering to the current geopolitical challenges, 2025 edition of EDF Info Days has been dedicated in particular to pan-European (especially between France and Poland) cooperation of business and science in the field of defense R&D sector.   #EuropeanDefenceFund #EuropeanDefenceFundInfoDays #Defence #PolishFrenchbusinesscollaboration

The SECURE 2.0 Act introduced key changes to retirement plan correction rules. Are you prepared to navigate them? At Miller Canfield’s HR Spring Training, members of our employee benefits and tax law teams—Brian Gallagher, Katina Gorman, Michelle Bartlett, JD, CEBS, Christie Galinski, and Jeffrey Golds—will break down: ✅ Essential retirement plan correction strategies ✅ The latest federal tax updates impacting HR and benefits administration ✅ Best practices for compliance and risk mitigation Stay ahead of regulatory changes and keep your retirement plans in compliance—register now! >>> https://bit.ly/3FjaV5a #RetirementPlans #SECUREAct #EmployeeBenefits #TaxLaw #HRSpringTraining

We are pleased to welcome Grant Pecor to our Employment and Labor Group in our Grand Rapids office! >>> https://bit.ly/4c3f3T9

A pending U.S. Tax Court case, Smith v. Commissioner, raises a key issue for partnerships and self-employed individuals conducting technological research: The percentage of time that a partner devotes to research activities multiplied by his self-employment income is treated as his “wages” for research credit purposes. May the IRS reject the self-employment income as unreasonably high under former IRC Section 174(e)?  Our tax team's Loren Opper and Christie Galinski share their insights >>> https://bit.ly/4iwcifd

For midsized companies engaged in cross-border trade—whether selling overseas or purchasing from foreign suppliers—the ability to enforce contracts is critical. After all, if a contract cannot be enforced, it’s not worth the paper it’s written on. But the unfortunate truth is that relying on courts to enforce cross-border contracts can cost significant time and money. It is therefore all the more important for midsize companies to reduce the risks associated with their cross-border transactions where possible. One potential tool for doing so is international arbitration. More from Frederick Acomb, FCIArb and James Woolard of Miller Canfield's International Disputes Group >>> https://bit.ly/41Hel9E

Contracts are a critical part of HR—but do you know the key terms, risks, and common pitfalls? At Miller Canfield’s HR Spring Training, join Jacob Koering and Carrick Craig as they break down: ✔️ Essential contract terms every HR professional should understand ✔️ Common legal risks and how to mitigate them ✔️ Best practices for ensuring enforceability and compliance Gain the confidence to navigate employment contracts effectively—register now >>> https://bit.ly/3FjaV5a #EmploymentLaw #Contracts #LegalCompliance #HRSpringTraining