So a lawyer headlined in the ABAJournal yesterday because he evidently announced on national television that he would pay $1 Million to anyone who could disprove his client’s alibi. As the ABA Journal Reports it “In the interview, recorded before trial and broadcast after his client’s 2006 conviction, [the lawyer[ said the prosecution’s theory wasContinue reading “Legal News Update: Lawyer’s “million-dollar challenge” was not an enforceable contract.”
Monthly Archives: December 2014
Business Law Update: It Will Be a Merry Christmas For Some Startup Non-Profits.
Christmas has come early for some small non-profits seeking federal tax exemption under the 1023-EZ Application Process. Back in September I posted on the Federal Government’s new process for a potentially quicker and more cost-effective way for small startup non-profits to gain 501(c)(3) Exemption. You can see that article here As a recap, The IRSContinue reading “Business Law Update: It Will Be a Merry Christmas For Some Startup Non-Profits.”
Detroit’s Blight Removal: Opportunity For Social Entrepreneurs to Utilize Crowdfunding?
Today’s Detroit Free Press had an article about Detroit’s blight removal campaign – see it here The article reports that through various avenues, including the Detroit Land Bank Authority: “Detroit now demolishes 200 eyesores a week,“ The article goes on to report all of the challenges ahead for Detroit, including a vast amount of blighted propertiesContinue reading “Detroit’s Blight Removal: Opportunity For Social Entrepreneurs to Utilize Crowdfunding?”
Michigan Business Law Update: Bill Presented to Gov. Aimed to Help Remove Employment Barriers
I previously reported on House Bill 5216 which would give incentives to Michigan businesses for hiring convicted felons back into the work force. Yesterday, the final Bill was passed by the legislature and was sent to the Governor for signing. See article from the Mining Journal Also, if interested in some details of the enrolledContinue reading “Michigan Business Law Update: Bill Presented to Gov. Aimed to Help Remove Employment Barriers”
Michigan Crowdfunding Law Update: Viable Tool for Social Entrepreneurs?
I had a client come in yesterday – a local restaurant owner. A startup business. – quick comment – Gotta love local start up businesses. I love their value in being an active part of a local community – their entrepreneurial spirit – willingness to take risks. – Ok – back to where I was going… One ofContinue reading “Michigan Crowdfunding Law Update: Viable Tool for Social Entrepreneurs?”
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