What is a Franchise?
The sales and operation of franchises are heavily regulated under both federal and state law, but do you know what makes the business relationship between two companies a franchise? There …
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The Joint Tax Return Ratchet
Stephen J. Dunn, a specialist in tax and estate planning issues at Demorest Law Firm, PLLC, recently wrote an article entitled “The Troublesome Joint Tax Return”, which we posted previously …
The Joint Tax Return Ratchet Read MoreThe Insurance Problem of Vacant Buildings
In the current economy, many recently-occupied houses and commercial and industrial buildings are now vacant, due to foreclosure, lack of tenants, business closure, and other reasons. Obviously, vacant buildings are …
The Insurance Problem of Vacant Buildings Read MoreWHAT IS A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION
A typical lawsuit seeks the court’s aid in collecting monetary damages where there has been injury to property or person or one individual has failed to live up to their …
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Michigan Leads the Way With a New Corporate Form – The L3C
As of January 2009, Michigan is one of the few states to offer a new form of business entity. If your business is for profit, but its primary focus is …
Michigan Leads the Way With a New Corporate Form – The L3C Read MoreMichigan Laws on Gift Cards and Gift Certificates are Changing
A recent Michigan law and impending Federal legislation are reshaping the way businesses can handle the sale and use of gift cards and gift certificates. In November 2008, the State …
Michigan Laws on Gift Cards and Gift Certificates are Changing Read MoreMichigan Freedom of Information Act
Let’s say that your business is interested in purchasing a particular property, but you know that there have been some disputes in the past regarding this property. These disputes have …
Michigan Freedom of Information Act Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About the Bullard Plawecki Employee Right to Know Act
Under the Bullard Plawecki Employee Right to Know Act, employees are entitled to review their personnel records, make copies of those records, and file written statements clarifying or protesting any …
What You Need to Know About the Bullard Plawecki Employee Right to Know Act Read MoreBeware the “Choice of Law” Provision
Do you realize that many of the contracts, equipment leases and loan documents that you have signed would require a Michigan judge to use other States’ laws in deciding lawsuits …
Beware the “Choice of Law” Provision Read MoreSorry for the delay in postings…
We are still here, it has been very busy with the long holiday weekend. Expect to see regular posts again later this week. Thanks for your patience!
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