Good morning, all. It is Tuesday in Grand Rapids. Just last week I was in Belgium and snapped some photos of the beautiful city of Ghent, here is one of my favorite. Last year I posted that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced it will begin accepting applications for national bankContinue reading “Fintech Charters No More?”
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Real Estate Law Update: Published Court Case: the Scope of a Construction Lien and consequential damages.
I took this photo today – flags at half mast in downtown Grand Rapids. I will #NeverForget where I was – at the cafeteria in McDonel Hall @michiganstateu watching the horror on the T.V. Thank you all who gave their lives and prayers to all who lost loved ones 18 years ago today. Yesterday aContinue reading “Real Estate Law Update: Published Court Case: the Scope of a Construction Lien and consequential damages.”
Business Law Update: Business Owners: Bill Would Restrict Non-Competition Agreements with Employees.
I hope you all had a great Labor Day Weekend. I spent the long holiday weekend with my family in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. On September 4, 2019, Senate Bill 0483 was introduced in the Michigan Senate. If passed it would limit the enforceability of a non-competition agreement signed between an employer and an employee. In myContinue reading “Business Law Update: Business Owners: Bill Would Restrict Non-Competition Agreements with Employees.”
For the benefit of all stakeholders – Pushing the Needle Forward on Business as a Force for Good.
Good afternoon, all. I hope you all have been enjoying the summer. I took this photo this morning as the sun was rising over downtown Grand Rapids. Just a few days ago Business Roundtable announced the release of a new Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation signed by 181 CEOs who commit to leadContinue reading “For the benefit of all stakeholders – Pushing the Needle Forward on Business as a Force for Good.”
Michigan Legal Update for Real Estate Investors: What Happens to a Surplus after Foreclosure Sale?
Summer is going fast. I read a Court of Appeals decision that prompted me to write on the topic concerning real estate investors. The market to purchase distressed real estate has become extremely competitive since 2008-09. Having multiple real estate investors bidding on properties can cause some serious problems. Some lenders/investors have tried some creativeContinue reading “Michigan Legal Update for Real Estate Investors: What Happens to a Surplus after Foreclosure Sale?”
Real Estate Law Update: Bill Would Impose Stricter Requirements on Recording a Construction Lien
Good afternoon, all. I hope you all are enjoying the beginning of summer. Residential Builders – check out this House Bill 4695 introduced on June 11, 2019. This Bill would impose stricter requirements on licensed builders prior to recording a Construction Lien. According to the Bill, a Contractor: SHALL DISPLAY THE CONTRACTOR’S LICENSE AND, IFContinue reading “Real Estate Law Update: Bill Would Impose Stricter Requirements on Recording a Construction Lien”
Michigan Business Law Update: Bill Would Allow Single Member LLCs To Evict Tenants without Legal Representation
Happy Wednesday, all. I took this photo back on Mother’s Day. Looking forward to spending more time enjoying Michigan summers. Summer is approaching! Last December it looked like Landlords were going to finally be able to represent their LLCs under limited circumstances when evicting tenants. Check out my prior post here That Bill, after undergoingContinue reading “Michigan Business Law Update: Bill Would Allow Single Member LLCs To Evict Tenants without Legal Representation”
Michigan Business Law Update: Bill Stuck in Committee that would Allowing Single Member LLCs To Evict Tenants without Legal Representation
Once again, we are reaching the end of the year. One of the signs that the year is ending: Rosa Parks Circle becomes an ice rink. See the photo I took from a few days ago. Another sign that the year is ending, interest groups are pushing to get legislation pushed through the legislature beforeContinue reading “Michigan Business Law Update: Bill Stuck in Committee that would Allowing Single Member LLCs To Evict Tenants without Legal Representation”
Grand Rapids Social Enterprise, L3Cs and a Call to Community Partnership.
Yesterday I visited with Dr. Justin Beene – Founder of Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation (GRCCT) – a collective of non-profit/for-profits working to see flourishing in Grand Rapids for all. GCCT is essentially a hub for social enterprise, for the common good of the Greater Grand Rapids Area. GRCCT states on its website thatContinue reading “Grand Rapids Social Enterprise, L3Cs and a Call to Community Partnership.”
A Cautionary Tale for Leaders on National Philanthropy Day. A Call to Humble, Authentic Leadership.
Good afternoon, all. It has been a month since my last post – a lot has happened in a month. I wanted to sent a quick post. Today is the first day of some serious snow – check it out. I am looking forward to ice skating beginning at Rosa Parks Circle. Yesterday,Continue reading “A Cautionary Tale for Leaders on National Philanthropy Day. A Call to Humble, Authentic Leadership.”
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