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Court Enters Order and $25 Million Judgment Against Work-at-Home Scheme

If a work-at-home business opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is. It most certainly is if it is a “Wealth Building Home Business Plan” called QuikSell. A federal judge recently held that Zaken Corp of Thousand Oaks, California and its President Tiran Zaken made false and misleading statements in marketing work-at-home business opportunitiesContinue reading “Court Enters Order and $25 Million Judgment Against Work-at-Home Scheme”

Business Law Update: Jimmy John’s Non-Competes: Teenagers Can’t Deliver Sandwiches?

Above the Law is a legal blog that posts interesting news in the legal world. I had to comment on this latest one I saw: “Jimmy John’s Serves Up Sandwiches And Oppressive Non-Compete Agreements.” See the link:  or follow Above the Law on twitter: @atlblog In Michigan, Non-Competes are enforceable to protect legitimate business interests.Continue reading “Business Law Update: Jimmy John’s Non-Competes: Teenagers Can’t Deliver Sandwiches?”

Woman Gets 7 years for filing fake $100B liens against 4 judges

Don’t mess with the Federal Government. I reported on this story back in August, see my blog post here and here The ABA reports today the results of this lady’s rampage against the Federal Government – 7 years in prison. See the article here. As the ABA reports, “Five years ago, Cherron Phillips was a successful career womanContinue reading “Woman Gets 7 years for filing fake $100B liens against 4 judges”

Real Estate Law Update: “Lost Note” and Tenant Waiving a Trial By Jury

A few Real Estate Bills made some progress last week in the Michigan Legislature.       I. House Bill 4640, et al.  “the Lost Mortgage” This Bill was introduced in April 2013 and has gone through amendments and substitutions. On Thursday October 2nd Substitute Number 2 passed the Senate 103 – 4 . You canContinue reading “Real Estate Law Update: “Lost Note” and Tenant Waiving a Trial By Jury”

Real Estate Investors: Recent Case Law Highlights Certain Pitfalls of Purchasing at Sheriff Sales

Those who pick up properties at sheriff sales know there are pitfalls to watch out for. A recent Michigan Court of Appeals unpublished case highlights one of those pitfalls The case is WW Michigan Properties v Repokis, No. 316555, 2014 WL 4723822 (Mich Ct App September 23, 2014). Facts: Daryl and his ex-wife, Karen Repokis, ownedContinue reading “Real Estate Investors: Recent Case Law Highlights Certain Pitfalls of Purchasing at Sheriff Sales”

Non-Profit provides Legal Advocacy to Homeless Victims of Crimes

I just read this article about a non-profit legal advocacy group helping Homeless Victims of Crimes http://whnt.com/2014/09/10/local-organization-encouraging-homeless-crime-victims-to-seek-help-from-proper-authorities-in-wake-of-mark-pridmores-death/ I always find it exciting to hear about groups or individuals who are truly trying to identify an unmet need in society and then run full speed ahead to meet that need, particularly for the oppressed and vulnerableContinue reading “Non-Profit provides Legal Advocacy to Homeless Victims of Crimes”

Real Estate update: Mortgage Performance Continues to Improve

Good news from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency – Mortgage foreclosures are way down, about 48% from a year ago, and mortgage defaults are declining as well. You can see the full report here   This is a good sign for our economy. It is also a good sign for private investorsContinue reading “Real Estate update: Mortgage Performance Continues to Improve”

Michigan Business Law Update: Entrepreneur in Residence Program to Assist Small Business

House Bill 4998 has made some movement, which would create an Entrepreneur in Residence Program to assist entrepreneurs and small business owners. The entrepreneur-in-residence project’s goals would include the following: a) improving outreach by State government to the private sector, b) strengthening coordination and interaction between State government and the private sector on issues relevantContinue reading “Michigan Business Law Update: Entrepreneur in Residence Program to Assist Small Business”