Crowdfunding Update
The SEC comment period for the proposed crowdfunding rules ended in late January. Hopefully, the final rules will be issued in the spring, and crowdfunding can finally begin. If you’re …
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How to Avoid Workers’ Comp Liability for Independent Contractors
In Michigan, employers are generally required to carry workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. If a company hires independent contractors, those individuals or companies are supposed to carry their own …
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Goldman Sachs recently launched its 10,000 Small Businesses campaign in Detroit. The campaign provides free education and other support to business owners. According to the campaign website, “Goldman Sachs 10,000 …
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Governor Snyder recently signed a new law that transferred the control of the Michigan Court of Claims from Ingham County Circuit Court to the Michigan Court of Appeals. Under the …
Changes to Michigan Court of Claims Read MoreThe Latest on Crowdfunding
The SEC recently released its long-awaited proposed rules on crowdfunding. The proposed rules are now in a 90-day public comment period, which closes on January 21, 2014. The rules could …
The Latest on Crowdfunding Read MoreIntroducing Demorest Dispute Resolution, LLC
Managing Member of the Demorest Law Firm, PLLC Mark Demorest is pleased to announce Demorest Dispute Resolution, LLC, a mediation practice focused on resolving difficult negotiations. Mark Demorest will …
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Are you interested in starting a new business? If so, check out this article from our colleagues at Numerico, PC on the different types of costs involved. http://numerico.com/startup-costs/ Assuming …
Business Start-Up Costs Read MoreClarification to Michigan’s Smoking Ban Regarding Patios
The head of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently clarified one aspect of Michigan’s smoking ban that affects restaurant and bar patios. The new stance is that bar …
Clarification to Michigan’s Smoking Ban Regarding Patios Read MoreBeware of Corporate Mailer Scam
LARA, Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, recently warned Michigan business owners to be aware of mailers that were recently sent out to various companies around the state. The …
Beware of Corporate Mailer Scam Read MoreCrowdfunding and Angel Investors
I came across an interesting article on Forbes.com regarding how angel investors can leverage crowd-funding. If you’re interested in crowdfunding, it’s a good read. http://www.forbes.com/sites/chancebarnett/2013/05/23/how-smart-angels-will-leverage-crowdfunding/
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