A recent article from the ABAJournal highlights a new emerging dispute in employee v.s. independent contractor law – you can check that article out here Reasons for Business Owners to Properly Classify Workers ln a previous blog post I talked about the consequences of business owners mislabeling employment status see here Employee v.s. Contractor –Continue reading “Lawsuits and Technology: There’s an App for getting a Job – But are you an Employee or a Contractor?”
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Michigan Real Estate Law Update: Proposed House Bill to Allow Tenant’s Waiver of Trial By Jury.
A Michigan House Bill was proposed last week that would allow a landlord in a residential lease to include a waiver of a trial by jury. You can see the proposed bill here This proposed amendment would revise a portion of Michigan’s Truth in Renting Act, which only applies to residential landlord tenant rental agreements.Continue reading “Michigan Real Estate Law Update: Proposed House Bill to Allow Tenant’s Waiver of Trial By Jury.”
Local Businesses: More on Crowdfunding
Is Crowdfunding Right for Your Business? An interesting article in Crain’s Detroit addresses crowdfunding and whether its right for businesses. Check it out here. The article is meant for small and large businesses alike to consider whether or not crowdfunding is a viable source of funding for their respective businesses. The article addresses “rewards based”Continue reading “Local Businesses: More on Crowdfunding”
Legal News Update Begs the Questions: are Universal Legal Forms a Good Investment for a Business Start-up?
Happy Friday! The ABAJournal reported today that LegalZoom “has gotten a green light to operate in the United Kingdom as an alternative business structure.” You can read the entire article here The ABAJournal also has an interesting extensive article about the value of these alternative legal service providers see that article here I’ve previously commentedContinue reading “Legal News Update Begs the Questions: are Universal Legal Forms a Good Investment for a Business Start-up?”
Michigan Real Estate Law Update: Investors: If you Intend to Redeem, Better Record that Deed.
Happy New Year! A brief Michigan Legislative Update that affects real estate investors. HB 5795 was passed into law on December 29, 2014 and given immediate effect. The law amends the redemption from foreclosure statute. MCL 600.3140. See the legislative analysis of the House Bill here Purchasing Property at (and after) Foreclosure. Under the prior language, anyone “lawfullyContinue reading “Michigan Real Estate Law Update: Investors: If you Intend to Redeem, Better Record that Deed.”
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