Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Congress is up to its annual procrastinating self as usual when it comes to dealing with the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Each year for about the last five years it …
Will AMT Relief Be Passed This Year? Read MoreSince the midterm elections we have seen a less combative administration. Certainly this is to be expected given the “shellacking” delivered to the current administration. One of the areas where …
The Miracle of Midterm Elections Read MoreIn early October 2010, Governor Granholm signed into law the Commercial Real Estate Broker’s Lien Act (the “Act”). The intent of the Act is to remedy the concerns of commercial …
New Law on Broker’s Commercial Real Estate Liens Read MoreNormally the due date to file an individual income tax return for calendar year end taxpayers without an extension is April 15th.However the date will be April 18th next year, …
New Due date for 2010 Individual Income Tax Returns Read MoreIn 1031 Lapeer L.L.C. v. Rice, the defendant sought to lease a gas station to the plaintiff for a period of ten years. The defendant knew that the property was …
Failure to Disclose Environmental Contamination Can Void the Sale or Lease of Property Read MoreIn Michigan, as a general rule, attorney’s fees are not recoverable unless “expressly allowed by statute, court rule, common-law exception, or contract.” Agreements between parties may expressly provide that in …
Contractual Right to Attorney’s Fees – Court Must Analyze Fees to Determine Whether they are Reasonable Read MoreYears ago I taught two programs for Wayne State University entitled Starting a Profitable Small Business and Running a Profitable Small Business. Inevitably one of the most pressing issues for …
Capitalizing Your New Business Read MoreWhat does the word “reimburse” mean? That was the issue recently decided by the Michigan Court of Appeals, in Grosse Isle Twp. V. Grosse Isle Bridge Co. In this case, …
Michigan Court of Appeals Defines the Word “Reimburse” Broadly Read MoreIn the last two months we have a seen a significant number of our clients calling and asking us questions regarding emails that they have received for tax payments that …
EFTPS Phishing Emails Read MoreCase evaluation is a process in Michigan to attempt to settle cases before trial. The court rules require the parties to submit written and oral statements of their positions to …
Case Evaluation Sanctions and the Interest of Justice Exception Read More