More Tax Changes for 2011
Barbara Weltman writes a terrific article delineating a few of the many changes that will impact businesses and individuals in her article “Tax Rules You Should Know About for 2011.” …
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Jury Selection – Judge’s Attempt to Ensure Racially Proportionate Jury Found Invalid
A $14.9 Million verdict was recently overturned by the Michigan Supreme Court. The Supreme Court determined that there was error on part of the trial judge in the jury selection …
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There is a great quote in an article title “Accountant 101: Finding the Right Match” by Tom Harnish. “Do you want to eat well or sleep well?” In this economic …
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An interesting case was recently decided by the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. It involved issues about the role of the Courts in deciding disputes between …
Court Finds for Seventh Day Adventist Church in Trademark Dispute Between Two Churches Read MoreEmployers – Save Future Headaches: Address Social-Media Networking in Non-Competes Now!
Non-compete agreements offer protection to employers after the separation of an employer and employee. This protection is limited, as courts strictly construe the terms of non-compete agreements. In Michigan, non-compete …
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A recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision, Alberto v. Toyota Motor Corp., held that two high-level executives at Toyota Motor Corporation were not required to give depositions. The dispute in …
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The Michigan Arbitration Act (MAA) often provides an efficient alternative to traditional civil litigation. Parties arbitrate their claims before either a single arbitrator or a panel of arbitrators. Once a …
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Unmarried cohabitants living together need to use caution when spending time or money on improving “shared” property. A recent opinion by the Michigan Court of Appeals, Williams v. Hartley, left …
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For years now our firm has had an annual retreat which we have found to be extremely helpful. As the author Shira Levine, Freelance Writer for American Express Open Forum …
Effective Corporate Retreats Read MoreCan Your Business Survive In The New Normal?
What have you done to ensure the survivability of your business? Have you made the tough calls like removing underperforming employees that are dragging your business down? Have you cut …
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