I (like much of West Michigan) am headed out the office and on vacation for my kids’ Spring Break. But before I go I wanted to share an interesting business law case that came out a few days ago. Check out the March 27, 2018 case: Michigan Radiology Society v OMIC, LLC et al TheContinue reading “Business Law Update: When Can a Business Sue Another Business over its Corporate Status?”
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Calling the Next Generation of Leaders.
Good morning and Happy Thursday! It is a beautiful morning in downtown Grand Rapids! Yesterday was the annual meeting of the Trustees of Mel Trotter Ministries. It was one year ago that my term ended as Board Chair. Last year I shared my reflections on this experience. One of my great joys during thisContinue reading “Calling the Next Generation of Leaders.”
Business Law Update: Michigan Bill Would Prohibit Non-Disparagement Clauses with Consumers.
I’m not going to sugar coat it – it is a gray day in downtown Grand Rapids. I had lunch with a friend today, who told me – he can’t stand it when in response to the question “how are you doing” someone gives a pat answer – “good”. I agree. I appreciate authenticity.Continue reading “Business Law Update: Michigan Bill Would Prohibit Non-Disparagement Clauses with Consumers.”
Business Law Update: Michigan LLCs Filing with LARA: Pardon the Delays and Thank you for your Patience.
Happy Thursday, all! I took this photo earlier today – the sun is out in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan and people are enjoying the ice rink at Rosa Parks Circle. Last week I posted about an update I received from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (“LARA”) extending the deadline to file annual statements andContinue reading “Business Law Update: Michigan LLCs Filing with LARA: Pardon the Delays and Thank you for your Patience.”
Michigan Limited Liability Companies: LARA extends 2018 Annual Statement Filing Deadline to March 1. Stay in Good Standing and Maintain your Corporate Formalities.
It is the middle of the dreary season – February 15th. Not too long and I, like many folks in West Michigan with school-aged kids will be heading to Florida for Spring Break. This is a photo I took last year – sunnier days ahead. Anyway, on to the point of this post: Today IContinue reading “Michigan Limited Liability Companies: LARA extends 2018 Annual Statement Filing Deadline to March 1. Stay in Good Standing and Maintain your Corporate Formalities.”
Business Law Basics: A 5 Million Dollar Comma
Today in downtown Grand Rapids is the “World of Winter Festival” where Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. provides a “Snow Globe” experience. Very colorful. A lot of fun downtown. Today I read an article posted by the ABAJournal that illustrates the profound impact on word and grammar usage in contracts and legislation. As the ABAJournal reported: “A dairyContinue reading “Business Law Basics: A 5 Million Dollar Comma”
Business Law Update: Recent Court Case On Sour Business Relationships and Arbitration Clauses
Good afternoon, all! The sun was beautiful this morning rising over downtown Grand Rapids. Today I read a recent unpublished Court of Appeals decision that originated out of Kalamazoo County, Michigan – The case: Elluru v Great Lakes Plastic, Reconstructive, and Hand Surgery PC A summary of the Facts: Plaintiff Elluru and defendantContinue reading “Business Law Update: Recent Court Case On Sour Business Relationships and Arbitration Clauses”
Lessons from Court: Real Estate Investors combating the Affordable Housing Crisis
I took this photo this morning. Even when its cold outside, there is just something about the morning sun rising over Grand Rapids that gets me excited. Wearing Multiple Hats. Life is complicated when we wear multiple hats. I’ve written about the multiple hats I wear. We all wear multiple hats. For example –Continue reading “Lessons from Court: Real Estate Investors combating the Affordable Housing Crisis”
Because We Aren’t Meant to Do Life Alone. Grand Rapids Business Mentoring Connection
On occasion, I post about how I mentor elementary school-aged boys with difficult family backgrounds. The truth is that kids with hard family backgrounds are not the only ones who need mentors. The quote in the photo from New City Initiative in Portland, Oregon is revealing in a lot of ways. Homelessness may, by and large,Continue reading “Because We Aren’t Meant to Do Life Alone. Grand Rapids Business Mentoring Connection”
Michigan Law Update: The Neighborhood and Commercial Corridor Food Initiative. Community Revitalization Now Includes Downtown Grocery Stores.
Several years ago ago I took my family to New York City. (and took the below photo). Even amidst the chaos of protecting my 4 young children from darting out into oncoming traffic – we absolutely loved the City. We loved the walk-ability of City life – that you could walk down aContinue reading “Michigan Law Update: The Neighborhood and Commercial Corridor Food Initiative. Community Revitalization Now Includes Downtown Grocery Stores.”
Purpose Driven General Counsel 