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”
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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”
West Michigan Business and Community Partners
The first week of May marked “National Small Business Week” It’s a time to celebrate small business. Locally… On that note, on June 6th a West Michigan organization that supports local business, Local First will be hosting its annual street party, you should check it out. More on Nat’l Small Business week… As the U.S. Small BusinessContinue reading “West Michigan Business and Community Partners”
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”
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””
Social Entrepreneurship at its finest: Cascade Engineering.
The Governor’s Office last week posted an article on its “reinvention blog” highlighting a company doing amazing work in West Michigan and around the globe: Cascade Engineering. According to the State’s Blog Post: “When Fred Keller founded Cascade Engineering in 1973, he was focused not only on building a successful company but also on creatingContinue reading “Social Entrepreneurship at its finest: Cascade Engineering.”
Update on Michigan Intrastate Equity Crowdfunding (MILE Act)
A quick update on Michigan’s MILE Act – Intrastate Equity Crowdfunding…. I have written about previously that the State of Michigan has been slow to propose and implement rules to provide guidance on the practical application of Intrastate Crowdfunding. Today, Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) issued a posting on its website: “LARA OffersContinue reading “Update on Michigan Intrastate Equity Crowdfunding (MILE Act)”
Michigan Business Update for Social Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Happy Monday, all! A quick update – I recently posted on social entrepreneurship and crowdfunding in Michigan. Check that post here. By way of update, Today, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) posted a press release about a crowdfunding campaign launched by a Ypsilanti non-profit – “Cultivate Coffee and Tap House.” As I’ve mentioned in aContinue reading “Michigan Business Update for Social Entrepreneurs and Business Owners”
Michigan Crowdfunding News for Social Entrepreneurs
Happy Friday! Last Thursday I presented on “Social Entrepreneurship” from a Legal Perspective at the Grand Rapids Area Professionals for Excellence (GRAPE) If you couldn’t make the presentation and you’re interested, I believe my power point presentation has been made available through the GRAPE website. Social Entrepreneurship: #PurposeDriven I love Shawn Miller’s twitter posts on SocialContinue reading “Michigan Crowdfunding News for Social Entrepreneurs”
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