Today, is a gray rainy cold day in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Yesterday, like most every Thursday during the school year, I spend the noon hour with an elementary school-aged kid in one of the most economically depressed school districts in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Over the last 4 or 5 years I have had 4Continue reading “Real Estate Law Update: The Most Vulnerable Are Affected in an Affordable Housing Crisis.”
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Business Law update: Michigan Senate to Take up “Pyramid Promotional Scheme Act”
It is a rainy day in Grand Rapids, today. I took this photo of Lyons Street – showing the Amway Grand Plaza and the Windquest Building. Speaking of Amway and Windquest, the Michigan House passed a Bill that would benefit Amway’s direct sales business. The Michigan legislature has been busy proposing some interestingContinue reading “Business Law update: Michigan Senate to Take up “Pyramid Promotional Scheme Act””
Michigan is Back Trending Towards Social Entrepreneurship: April 24, 2018 Benefit Corporation Legislation Proposed.
Good morning! Downtown Grand Rapids is starting to look and feel like spring. The trees are just starting to get their leaves – I can’t wait for West Michigan to become green once again. Speaking of new life – the legislature has breathed new life in the possibility of benefit corporations (“Bcorps”) becoming a viableContinue reading “Michigan is Back Trending Towards Social Entrepreneurship: April 24, 2018 Benefit Corporation Legislation Proposed.”
Business Law Update: When Can a Business Sue Another Business over its Corporate Status?
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?”
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”
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