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Author: Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

Attorney / Property Tax / Real Estate Law / Tax Law

Inflation Rate Multiplier for 2012 Taxable Values Issued

November 2, 2011July 3, 2012 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

The Michigan State Tax Commission has, by way of Bulletin 14 of 2011, issued notification of the 2012 inflation rate multiplier, to be used for calculating 2012 taxable values.  The …

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Attorney / Real Estate Law

I Got A Quit Claim Deed, So I Own It, Right?

August 18, 2011July 3, 2012 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney - 3 Comments.

In Michigan, there are three general types of deeds that are used in real estate transactions: quit claim, covenant, and warranty. Each of these deeds has a different legal impact. …

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Attorney / Real Estate Law

Commercial Leases: Gross vs. Net

August 15, 2011July 3, 2012 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney - 1 Comment

There are two general types of leases that you may encounter when leasing commercial property. One type of lease is generally referred to as a gross lease. The other type …

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Business Apps for the iPad

August 8, 2011July 3, 2012 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

In an earlier blog entry, I noted that I had, to my surprise, found the iPad quite useful for business purposes.  In this entry, I want to highlight selected apps …

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iPad: Not Just For Games and Netflix

July 25, 2011July 3, 2012 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney - 1 Comment

Last week I brought my iPad with me to the State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section’s Summer Conference. It was the first opportunity I had to use the …

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Attorney / Property Tax / Real Estate Law / Tax Law

Residential and Agricultural Properties Face July 31 Tax Appeal Filing Deadline

July 7, 2011July 3, 2012 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

The deadline to file a Petition challenging the assessment for properties classified as residential or agricultural is July 31.  In order to file a Petition before the Michigan Tax Tribunal …

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Parent-Signed Activity Waivers for Minors are Again Valid in Michigan

July 5, 2011 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

Operators of youth sports and recreational activities in Michigan can breathe a bit easier after the passage of a new state law last week.  Under the new law, a waiver …

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200 POSTS!

July 1, 2011February 22, 2014 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

We have now provided 200 posts aimed at keeping you informed of important legal and accounting updates that effect your business. Thank you to our readers!

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Article by Featured by State Bar

May 4, 2011July 3, 2012 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

‘s article “To Uncap or Not to Uncap—That is the Question” is currently featured in the May 2011 State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section e-newsletter.  Click here to …

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New “Catering Permit” for Liquor License Holders

April 29, 2011 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

Last week, Governor Snyder signed a new law permitting certain liquor licensees to apply for and obtain a new “catering permit” (MCL 436.1547).  The catering permit allows existing licensees to …

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