Today is the first day of Artprize! I took this photo today. For the next few weeks Grand Rapids will be swarming with visitors to see Art like the “Phoenix” – see below a photo I took. Mel Trotter Ministries – showing compassion for the vulnerable Today just so happens to be MelContinue reading “Removing Barriers for the Vulnerable in our Society.”
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A Call to Authenticity and Servant Leadership.
Good afternoon, all. I am looking forward to a relaxing Labor Day Weekend, I hope you are too. Before I am headed out of the office to venture past the Mackinaw Bridge, I wanted to sent a quick post. I took this photo today – Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids has music andContinue reading “A Call to Authenticity and Servant Leadership.”
An Opportunity to Be a Voice In the Life of Kid Who Needs to Know they Matter.
This week my kids went back to school. That kind of signifies the end of summer for my family. I took this photo, reminding me of the sunset on a wonderful summer. Fall is an exciting time though. As kids go back to school this fall, mentoring through my church starts up again. I amContinue reading “An Opportunity to Be a Voice In the Life of Kid Who Needs to Know they Matter.”
Lessons From Trial, but not What You Might Expect.
Happy Friday, all. I took this photo yesterday. It seemed a lot of people were enjoying Rosa Parks Circle. Today, after a 5 hour trial, I was waiting for the Judge to render his verdict. The Judge took the bench and, before telling the parties his decision, he conducted a video arraignmentContinue reading “Lessons From Trial, but not What You Might Expect.”
Today OCC Begins Accepting National Bank Charter Applications From FinTech Companies
It’s Tuesday in Grand Rapids. Beautiful mid-70s, a bit overcast and if you look carefully you can see the reflection of my shirt as I took the photo from my office window… Today, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced it will begin accepting applications for national bank charters from fintech companies.Continue reading “Today OCC Begins Accepting National Bank Charter Applications From FinTech Companies”
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.”
Michigan Behind the Ball with Benefit Corporation Laws.
Good afternoon, all. It has been a while since my last post – I hope you all have been enjoying the summer. I usually include in these posts a recent photo of downtown Grand Rapids where my office overlooks Rosa Parks Circle. On one of my walks downtown last week I decided to take aContinue reading “Michigan Behind the Ball with Benefit Corporation Laws.”
A Lawyer’s Reflections: The Way That Appears to be Right…But In the End Leads to Disaster.
Today I took a photo of 50 Monroe in downtown Grand Rapids – right across the street from my office. The transformation of 50 Monroe, where my firm’s office used to be located for almost 20 years, is pretty fun to watch. I look forward to seeing the finished product. As I posted a few daysContinue reading “A Lawyer’s Reflections: The Way That Appears to be Right…But In the End Leads to Disaster.”
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.”
Detroit Startup Week Kicks Off – Schedule Now Available, Includes Legal Workshops
Today starts art festival in Grand Rapids – I took this photo just minutes ago. 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 for attendees, we are aiming to create a communityContinue reading “Detroit Startup Week Kicks Off – Schedule Now Available, Includes Legal Workshops”
Purpose Driven General Counsel 