GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Back for its second year is Foster Swift Collins & Smith’s “Legal Strategies for Women Leaders” webinar series. This program is geared to help women leaders stay abreast of new laws, regulations, and other beneficial resources.
Proceeds Help Young Adults Who Experienced Foster Care Achieve Dream of a College Education
LANSING, Mich. – Michigan students who experienced foster care are eligible to receive college scholarships through money raised at the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund Benefit Dinner in Grand Rapids on April 14.
State income tax decreases to lowest since 2007, will put $650 million back in people’s pockets, builds on permanent rollback of retirement tax, quintupling of Working Families Tax Credit passed earlier this year
LANSING, Mich. -- Wednesday, following the release of the State’s fiscal year 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced that Michigan’s state income tax will decrease to 4.05% for one year.
Grand Rapids Business Journal
March 2023
Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC attorney, Anne M. Seurynck, has been named a 2023 Notable West Michigan Lawyer by Crain's Grand Rapids Business Journal.
Don't Just Manage Emotions at Work - Embrace Them!
Many of us were taught emotions don’t belong at work.
State’s prepaid tuition plan will match first $150 for new enrollees during March 28 event
CASCADE TOWNSHIP — Area families will have an opportunity to learn about saving for college during a free community informational session hosted by the Michigan Department of Treasury’s Section 529 college savings plans from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at the Cascade Charter Township Wisner Center (located within the Cascade Township Library branch building), 2870 Jacksmith Ave. SE.
Michigan Achievement Scholarship Available for Class of 2023 Students
LANSING, Mich. – Students and families who have completed their Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) and received a financial aid award letter from their chosen college or university are encouraged to attend an upcoming webinar, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury (Treasury).
Foster Swift Second Wednesday Lunch Break
March 8, 2023
Passed by Congress on January 1, 2021, and set to take effect on January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is set to dramatically change reporting requirements for many small and medium-sized businesses.
For the first time ever, legislation will mandate that qualifying businesses self-report "Beneficial Owner" information to a massive federal database. This information includes names and other identifiable information about certain people who create, own, lead, or have influence over the business as well as information about the business itself. The CTA includes many categories of "beneficial ownership" beyond those who simply own the company's equity.
Failure for qualifying businesses to comply can lead to civil penalties and criminal charges including jail time. Now is the time for businesses to seek counsel to become familiar with the regulations and to prepare themselves for the flood of reporting requirements ahead.
Join us for our next 2nd Wednesday which will feature business and real estate attorney, Rob Hamor, as he discusses:
- Key rules of the CTA;
- Types of businesses and companies that are exempt;
- Strategies for complying with the CTA;
- Potential civil and criminal violations for noncompliance.
When: March 8, 2023 from 12:00-12:30 pm
Registration: https://bit.ly/2ndWeds2023
If you have any questions in the meantime, please visit our Corporate Transparency Act Resource Page.
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$200,000 Funding Available to Boost Innovative STEM Education For K-12 Students
New playbooks launched to support Michigan STEM curriculum, engage students in career exploration
The MiSTEM Network announced $200,000 in 3-P STEM Education Grant funding is now available for eligible Michigan schools to increase access to real-world science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and career exposure for K-12 students.
Michigan Lawyers Weekly
February 16, 2023
LANSING, Mich. —Richard C. Kraus is one of the honorees for the Michigan Lawyers Weekly (MiLW) Hall of Fame Class of 2023. Richard retired from Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC on January 31, 2023, after 45 years of practicing law in the areas of appellate and health care law.
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