Contact by the IRS
Odds are that at some point in your business career you will be contacted by the IRS via mail or in person. The article attached entitled “10 things to know …
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Court of Appeals: One Action Rule Sometimes Prevents Collection on Guaranty
Under Michigan law, the one-action rule prohibits mortgage holders from collecting in multiple ways. Under the rule, a mortgagee who forecloses on property may not file another action or proceeding …
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The IRS has just recently released its list of the 2011 top tax scams. Several of these make the list every year despite numerous IRS court victories and enforcement actions. …
2012 Dirty Dozen Tax Scams Read MoreExceptions To Pre-Judgment Interest
Michigan law provides for the imposition of pre-judgment interest, accruing from the date a lawsuit is filed until a Judgment is paid. The purpose of allowing pre-judgment interest is to …
Exceptions To Pre-Judgment Interest Read MoreMichigan Court of Appeals: Use Arbitration Agreements In Every Agreement
Arbitration agreements are generally favored under Michigan law. Court systems favor arbitration because it helps ration scarce judicial resources and is usually less expensive for the parties. In Cohen v …
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As we have previously mentioned, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has mandated that employers post an 11-by-17 inch board in a prominent location explaining the rights of workers to …
US Court of Appeals Delays NLRB Posting Rule Read MoreFast Food Wars: A Fight Over “Hamburger Products”
This is another case highlighting the importance of careful contract drafting. In Hobwen, Inc v Sisbro Management, LLC, the owner of a Wendy’s restaurant sued the defendant, who planned to …
Fast Food Wars: A Fight Over “Hamburger Products” Read MoreJOBS Act Loosens Restrictions For Startups To Raise Capital
Companies that want to sell stock to the public must comply with federal and state securities laws. A public offering is very expensive to undertake because a lengthy and comprehensive …
JOBS Act Loosens Restrictions For Startups To Raise Capital Read More“Where’s the beef?”
This time of the year in particular I am reminded of the Burger King commercial that asked the simple question “Where’s the beef?” This is so because with April 17th …
“Where’s the beef?” Read MoreIRS Offers Expanded Installment Agreements for Selected Taxpayers
The IRS has released form 1127-A that could provide penalty relief to select taxpayers if they are able to pay the balance due on their 2011 individual tax return by …
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