The world is changing faster than we can track. So much has changed since my last update on March 13. I was in court that day for a commercial landlord. I would not have known that a few weeks later I would be working remotely due to Executive Order 2020-21 – placing law firms underContinue reading “Landlords and Real Estate Investors: Legal Update under #COVID19”
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Michigan Real Estate Law Update for Landlords and Property Owners Amidst #CoronaVirusOutbreak
What an interesting time to be alive. Yesterday the Michigan Supreme Court issued an Order of emergency measures to deal with the CoronaVirus. The Order is effective through April 3rd. I have already seen the effects. On Friday I was in court for a landlord and the Courts were delaying entering the judgments against aContinue reading “Michigan Real Estate Law Update for Landlords and Property Owners Amidst #CoronaVirusOutbreak”
Michigan Legal Update – Video and Audio Monitoring
Happy Wednesday, all! The morning sunrise is so rare this time of year in Michigan and it had some particularly interesting effects this morning so I had to snap this photo. One of the questions that I routinely get from business clients, can a business owner install video recordings in businesses? The answer has someContinue reading “Michigan Legal Update – Video and Audio Monitoring”
Latest Update on Bill to Limit Non-Competes against Lower-Wage Employees.
Here’s a shot of Downtown Grand Rapids I took today from the Amway Grand Plaza Skywalk. A month ago I posted on non-compete agreements. As mentioned before, I am thankful for Judge Yates with the Kent County Business Court who issues a lot of opinions on this area. In fact, he issued one just aContinue reading “Latest Update on Bill to Limit Non-Competes against Lower-Wage Employees.”
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 Combats the Affordable Housing Crisis through the Rental Assistance Center
Today was my first day back mentoring my student at a local elementary school in the City of Grand Rapids. I was excited to catch up with my student, what had changed over the summer? One thing that changed, he had moved once again. Having to be concerned about where you will be sleeping at night,Continue reading “Grand Rapids Combats the Affordable Housing Crisis through the Rental Assistance Center”
Legal Update for Real Estate Investors Bidding at Foreclosure Sales.
Happy Friday, all. Here’s a photo I took from this morning. Although the weather looks to be clearing up a little downtown this afternoon… Real Estate Investors Bidding at Foreclosure Sale. Real estate investors and lenders are under pressure to “get it right” when bidding at sheriff sales, especially in a real estate marketContinue reading “Legal Update for Real Estate Investors Bidding at Foreclosure Sales.”
Business Law Update: A Booming Downtown Real Estate Market Means Businesses Should Pay Careful attention to Contracts.
Happy Tuesday, all. I took this photo yesterday from the skywalk between the Amway Grand Plaza and the DeVos Place Convention Center. I like walking downtown and watching the development unfold. It is an exciting time to be working or living in downtown Grand Rapids. Everywhere you look, real estate development is transforming the town. CheckContinue reading “Business Law Update: A Booming Downtown Real Estate Market Means Businesses Should Pay Careful attention to Contracts.”
Small Businesses and Startups: What you Don’t Know Can Hurt You.
It is truly starting to feel like summer in downtown Grand Rapids! This was the scene today from my office. Summer is coming fast and so is Detroit Startup Week. Scheduled from June 18-22. According to its website, Startup week is: “A week long celebration of Detroit’s entrepreneurs. Volunteer-led and completely free forContinue reading “Small Businesses and Startups: What you Don’t Know Can Hurt You.”
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””
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