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Robin Williams’ Estate: Lessons to be learned from Estate Litigation.

I previously wrote an article on the dispute between Robin Williams’ widow and his children, you can check out that post here Today, the ABAJournal posted an update on this lawsuit – you can check that out here This story is an example of the problems that can erupt after a loved one passes away –Continue reading “Robin Williams’ Estate: Lessons to be learned from Estate Litigation.”

LINC Real Estate Development News, and Lessons from Recent Court Decision

Happy Friday! News in local real estate development…. Yesterday, the Grand Rapids Planning Commission approved a $15 Million Project. Article here. The Project, 70 housing units with retail on the first story, is being developed by LINC – a Grand Rapids based non-profit focused on Community Revitalization. LINC is great example of a local non-profit doingContinue reading “LINC Real Estate Development News, and Lessons from Recent Court Decision”

Michigan Real Estate Law Update: Landlords May Send Eviction Notice by E-mail

Happy Friday! I’ve previously posted on the Michigan Bill introduced in the House that would allow Landlords to send Tenants eviction notices by E-mail – check out that article here Yesterday, the Governor signed the Bill into Law. The Story was reported by the Midland Daily News The Law allows service via e-mail based uponContinue reading “Michigan Real Estate Law Update: Landlords May Send Eviction Notice by E-mail”

Work to be Done: Removing Employment Barriers

Today I read several articles that left me impressed with the work that needs to be done to help those crippled with employment barriers. From the ABA Journal Post-conviction consequences make it difficult for ex-offenders to find jobs – here via @ABAJournal The ABAJournal notes that: “The U.S. economy loses up to $65 billion in output each yearContinue reading “Work to be Done: Removing Employment Barriers”

A Call to Serve, a Call to Lead

I was reviewing the headlines of the latest edition of the Non Profit Quarterly when I came across this headline: NPQ’s Comment Roundup: On Younger Leaders, from the Perspective of Older Leaders . You can check out the article here This article addresses an issue that I’ve observed over the last 7 years… I’ve seen this to some degreeContinue reading “A Call to Serve, a Call to Lead”

Social Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses – Update on Intrastate Crowdfunding

A recent Detroit Free Press article highlights the success of Tecumseh Brewing Co, the first business in Michigan to utilize Michigan’s intrastate crowdfunding exemption to securities registration, commonly referred to as the MILE Act. Crowdfunding: Potential for Start-up Businesses. As the Free Press article explains, The story of Tecumseh Brewing Co highlights why equity crowdfunding isContinue reading “Social Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses – Update on Intrastate Crowdfunding”

New Michigan Bill: Investment Property Owners Should Keep Track of this “Bed Bug Bill”

Last Thursday a class action case against a Real Estate Owner reached a settlement involving payment of over $2 Million to 100 tenants – ABAJournal reports that story here One of the primary complaints was that “the 26-unit building had a massive cockroach infestation.” Infestations are an issue for every property manager or owner ofContinue reading “New Michigan Bill: Investment Property Owners Should Keep Track of this “Bed Bug Bill””

Business Case Law Update: Personal Guaranty…a “Special Kind of Contract”

Over the last few years I’ve posted a few articles on Personal Guarantees in a business transaction. I’ve noticed recently people coming across my articles while searching for “enforceability of a personal guarantee” – so this article, and the new case law I just reviewed is timely. To summarize – Yes – a personal guarantyContinue reading “Business Case Law Update: Personal Guaranty…a “Special Kind of Contract””

Grand Rapids Church Lawsuit and Messy Church Property Law

Happy Friday! I’ve previously posted articles about the messy nature of Church Property Law – who owns the church property in disputes? You can review a previous article for some of the legal considerations under Michigan law here Different jurisdictions come out with different rules. Michigan does things a little differently than most of theContinue reading “Grand Rapids Church Lawsuit and Messy Church Property Law”