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Preparing for a Possible Recession
Charlie Scharf says there is “no question” we’re headed into an economic downturn and likely a recession. Jamie Dimon says to “brace yourself” for an economic hurricane. Elon Musk has a “super bad feeling” about the economy. (Even though Elon thought we’d have zero Covid cases […]
Read MoreSupreme Court Orders Maine to Stop Discriminating Against Religious Schools in Tuition Assistance Program
This morning, the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling in Carson v. Makin, yet another case involving government discrimination against religious schools. In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court held that the State of Maine could not exclude religious schools from the government’s tuition assistance […]
Read MoreIs Your Cryptocurrency Safe if Your Crypto Exchange Files for Bankruptcy?
Cryptocurrency has been around for almost 15 years, and it keeps landing in the headlines—but not always for good reasons. Now, crypto owners are worried about exchange bankruptcies. Most crypto owners hold their assets in custodial wallets, or on an exchange. This is because the customer […]
Read MoreCourt orders City of St. Pete Beach to pay $250,000+ of church’s attorney fees in case involving church’s provision of free parking
In violation of federal law, city sought to forbid Pass-A-Grille Beach Community Church from allowing the public to park for free in its private lot near the beach Media Contacts: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications, barbara@eafocus.com, 248.260.8466; Noel Sterett, nsterett@daltontomich.com, 815-986-8050 St. Pete Beach, Fla.—April 27, […]
Read MoreCourt Awards Over $374,000 in Attorney Fees against Winnebago County for Health Administrator’s Violation of the Illinois Health Care Right of Conscience Act
High fee award puts public and private healthcare employers on notice Media Contacts: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466; Noel Sterett; nsterett@daltontomich.com; 815.997.7221 Rockford, Illinois —February 16, 2022—Circuit Court Judge Eugene Doherty issued an attorney fee award of over $374,000 against Winnebago County today in […]
Read MorePay Transparency: Changes in Norms are Leading to Changes in Laws
Dalton & Tomich represents many business owners, human resources professionals, and employers in any other sense of the word. If those labels apply to you, then you have heard about “pay transparency,” or you soon will. In short, there’s a movement afoot to make the […]
Read MoreI Need a Variance. Is My Hardship Self-Created?
Many property owners and developers in Michigan will at some point need to apply for a variance. A variance is essentially a request to the municipality that a property be exempted from certain ordinance requirements. Since public policy is generally in favor of enforcing ordinances, […]
Read MoreHiring in the New Year? Classify Your Workers Correctly
Running a business has never been easy. But as a business owner or executive, you’ve faced a particularly rough two years. The COVID-19 pandemic and even mass resignations have created new hurdles for attracting and retaining workers.. In order to clear those hurdles and avoid […]
Read MoreA Surge of Collections and Bankruptcies in 2022?
Many of us who monitor the economy for signs of repayment distress were certain in early 2020 that the pandemic would result in a dramatic increase in consumer and commercial collections and bankruptcy filings. Some bankruptcy firms even hired additional lawyers in anticipation of the […]
Read MoreWhat went right for local Methodist Churches who have left The United Methodist Church denomination
Despite all of these issues with The United Methodist Church in 2021, there have been several bright spots. Dalton & Tomich PLC has helped fifty four (54) former local Methodist churches disaffiliated from their annual conferences in 2021 and all have grown. We are honored […]
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Mitchell CorderAdministrative Bishop Church of God, Tennessee
In my role as Administrative Bishop for the Church of God, quite often we are faced with issues that involve local governments and municipalities. Many of these issues that arise in dealing with entities are land use related. I have found Dalton & Tomich’s experience and expertise in this area to be a valuable resource and asset in every situation.
Tim RhodusLead Pastor, Cross Church Carlinville & Staunton, IL
Never one time during a year-long litigation process did Dalton & Tomich demonstrate anything other than Christ-like professionalism. They managed the legal details, while we continued to do church. How they managed themselves, managed our case, and represented our church set the table for me and our church to be where we are today.
Ronnie HolmesSenior Pastor, Church of the Open Door, Waco, TX
Dalton & Tomich’s expertise and experience helped us through a very difficult legal journey, ultimately achieving a favorable outcome. Their personal interest in helping us went “above and beyond” just the call of duty.