Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
The Michigan Consumer Protection Act provides consumers with protection against many unfair business practices. However, the Act only applies to “the conduct of a business providing goods, property or service …
Michigan Consumer Protection Act Does Not Provide Protection for Businesses that are Consumers Read MoreDue to the large volume of electronically filed tax returns that have been rejected, the IRS has finally decided to address the issue. It is awfully nice of them to …
IRS Look-Up Tool for Economic Recovery Payment Read MoreMichigan and its various cities, townships, and villages impose a tax on real and personal property. This entry focuses on the real property taxation system in Michigan and how to …
Property Tax Appeals Read MoreMany companies, concerned about the cost and timeliness of court litigation, have adopted policies requiring that disputes with discharged employees must be submitted to arbitration. The employee agrees to the …
Check your Arbitration Agreement Read MoreThe United States Supreme Court recently decided a case that will assist corporations in removing litigation from the often unfriendly confines of state courts to the more neutral federal court …
Where is your Businesses “Nerve Center”? Read MoreThose of you that have been around long enough are no strangers to government attempts to force national health care down your throats. Recall that no sooner was that fine …
Straight Talk from Gary Field, CPA Read MoreIn Christie v Fick, a recent unpublished Michigan Court of Appeals case (March 2, 2010, No.285924), the Court was asked to review whether a tenant alleging violation of Michigan’s Anti-Lockout …
Damages Under The Anti-Lockout Statute Read MoreThere is a quote from William James that reads: “He who refuses to embrace a unique opportunity loses the prize as surely as if he had failed.” A couple of …
When Opportunity Knocks, Should You Answer? Read MoreYou might think that the settlement of a lawsuit requires the signature of the client. That is not the case under this Michigan Court Rules. A settlement may be enforced …
Attorney’s Signature Creates Binding Settlement Read MoreThe Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act of 2009 (or “CARD Act”) went into effect on Monday, February 22. The purpose of this Act was to prevent credit card companies from using predatory lending practices and excessive penalties for credit card customers.
CARD Act – How the New Credit Card Law Works Read More