Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
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 …
New “Catering Permit” for Liquor License Holders Read MoreIn 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 …
MERS Can’t Foreclose By Advertisement Read MoreThe 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 …
Court of Appeals Rules For City Over Treasurer In Determination of “Public Purpose” In Sale Following Tax Foreclosure Read MoreIn 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 …
Reason No. 101 Why You Should File A Property Transfer Affidavit Read MoreIn 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 …
Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Circumstances When Creation or Termination of Joint Tenancies Will Lead to Uncapping of Taxable Value Read MoreIn 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. …
Important Anti-Retaliation Update Read MoreDemorest 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 …
Demorest Law Firm, PLLC – Now on Facebook Read MoreI am often asked what we do after the tax filing deadline is over. Anne Field’s article “6 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Accountant” provides a good …
CPA: Your Most Trusted Business Advisor Read MoreThe 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 …
How to Protest Your Property Taxes in Michigan Read MoreMost business owners should cheer that the House voted to repeal this reporting requirement for businesses that was slated to take effect in 2012. The Senate is on board with …
1099 Reporting Requirements Read More