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MERS Can’t Foreclose By Advertisement

April 27, 2011July 3, 2012 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney - 1 Comment

In a significant ruling, a divided panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals recently ruled that Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc (“MERS”) is not statutorily permitted to foreclose a mortgage …

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Attorney / Real Estate Law / Tax Law

Court of Appeals Rules For City Over Treasurer In Determination of “Public Purpose” In Sale Following Tax Foreclosure

April 13, 2011July 3, 2012 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently ruled that it is the municipality’s legislative body, and not the County Treasurer, who has the final say as to whether a proposed purchase …

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Attorney / Property Tax / Real Estate Law

Reason No. 101 Why You Should File A Property Transfer Affidavit

April 11, 2011July 3, 2012 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

In a unanimous decision, a panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that a municipality is barred from uncapping the taxable value of a property in future years, so …

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Attorney / Real Estate Law / Tax Law

Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Circumstances When Creation or Termination of Joint Tenancies Will Lead to Uncapping of Taxable Value

April 6, 2011July 3, 2012 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

In a recent opinion, the Michigan Supreme Court clarified some instances where the death of a joint tenant, or the creation or termination of a joint tenancy may lead to …

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Important Anti-Retaliation Update

March 29, 2011February 22, 2014 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

In Kasten v. Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corp, the Supreme Court of the United States considered whether the anti-retaliation provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applied to oral complaints. …

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Demorest Law Firm, PLLC – Now on Facebook

March 24, 2011February 22, 2014 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

Demorest Law Firm, PLLC is excited to announce that we have joined in the social networking fun.  You can now find us on facebook. All of our posts will automatically …

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Attorney / Real Estate Law / Tax Law

How to Protest Your Property Taxes in Michigan

March 15, 2011March 18, 2014 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney - 7 Comments.

The time has once again arrived to focus on cost reductions achievable by appealing your property taxes. You have recently received your 2011 Notice of Assessment. As discussed below, there …

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How to Choose a Tax Preparer

February 5, 2011February 22, 2014 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

Due to recent IRS regulations it is more important than ever to choose the right tax preparer. Paid tax preparers who file Federal returns after January 1, 2011 must have …

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January 31, 2011February 22, 2014 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

Throughout the past year we have spent much time anticipating whether or not the Bush tax cuts would be extended; well as you all know they were. One consequence of …

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Paperless Payroll: Michigan’s Revised Payroll Disbursement Law

January 24, 2011 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

In a change to Michigan’s payment of wages and benefits law, the Michigan Legislature recently changed the law so that employers may require their employees to accept compensation in a …

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