Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
As this blog previously mentioned, the NLRB adopted a new regulation requiring employers to post notices informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act, including organizing, joining, …
Federal Court Upholds NLRB’s Employee Rights Notice Rule Read MoreFor the owners of an S-corporation there is always the allure to minimize their own wage for one very simple reason; to avoid payroll taxes. While I certainly understand the …
Reasonable Compensation Read MoreClear and accurate contract drafting is critical. Careful drafting helps express the true intent of the parties, makes performance of the contract easier, and leads to fewer lawsuits. One simple …
“Termination” or “Non-Renewal”: The Importance of Clarity in Contract Drafting Read MoreToo many times over the years we have seen individual income tax returns rejected or taxpayer refunds held up by the IRS because they couldn’t match taxpayer names and social …
How to stay off the mailing list with the IRS; practical advice Read MoreOne of the more technical areas of real estate law concerns liens. The most common lien that people are familiar with is home mortgages. Mortgages give lenders the right to …
Michigan Court of Appeals: Five-Foot Tall PVC Pipes Are Physical Improvements, Giving Priority to the Drilling Company’s Construction Lien Read MoreEffective March 1, 2012 taxpayers who file a joint tax return can no longer send in a jointly signed IRS Power of Attorney Form 2848. Each taxpayer on a joint …
IRS Revises Power of Attorney Form Read MoreThe filing of frivolous lawsuits is widely considered a problem. Frivolous lawsuits cost a significant amount of money, expend scarce judicial resources, and erode the integrity of the judicial system. …
Court of Appeals Upholds Ruling Requiring Judicial Permission To File A Lawsuit Read MoreWith the rise in planned unit developments, condominiums, and newer large-scale subdivisions, deed restrictions are increasingly common. In fact, nearly 60 million people live in homes governed by deed restrictions. …
Michigan Court of Appeals Orders Family to Tear Down Home Read MoreWhen contracting with a municipality, it is critical that the non-municipal party complete its due diligence. Although the law generally provides a number of rules to help parties harmed by …
Beware of Improper Approval of Contract When Dealing With A Municipality Read MoreAs most business owners are aware, the depreciation rules for 2011 created significant benefits for businesses large and small. However, 2012 will not provide that same advantages and as a …
2011 vs. 2012 Depreciation Rules Read More