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Discounted Legal Documents at Sam’s Club?

According to the ABA Journal, Sam’s Club will be offering Discounted Legal Services to members of Sam’s Club, see the article here.   Also, you can follow the ABAJournal on twitter at @ABAJournal. I have posted articles about my thoughts on universal legal documents, such as those offered through LegalZoom, you can see those here. My chiefContinue reading “Discounted Legal Documents at Sam’s Club?”

Business Law Update: One-Third of Top Business Websites Have Clauses to Restrict Lawsuits

Happy Friday all! The ABAJournal Reported an article today headlined: One-third of top websites have clauses to restrict consumer lawsuits. You can see that article here That’s right, people. If you want to sue these major companies, you need to demand “arbitration” – likely in the company’s home state, and county of incorporation.  If theContinue reading “Business Law Update: One-Third of Top Business Websites Have Clauses to Restrict Lawsuits”

Court Enters Order and $25 Million Judgment Against Work-at-Home Scheme

If a work-at-home business opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is. It most certainly is if it is a “Wealth Building Home Business Plan” called QuikSell. A federal judge recently held that Zaken Corp of Thousand Oaks, California and its President Tiran Zaken made false and misleading statements in marketing work-at-home business opportunitiesContinue reading “Court Enters Order and $25 Million Judgment Against Work-at-Home Scheme”

Business Law Update: Jimmy John’s Non-Competes: Teenagers Can’t Deliver Sandwiches?

Above the Law is a legal blog that posts interesting news in the legal world. I had to comment on this latest one I saw: “Jimmy John’s Serves Up Sandwiches And Oppressive Non-Compete Agreements.” See the link:  or follow Above the Law on twitter: @atlblog In Michigan, Non-Competes are enforceable to protect legitimate business interests.Continue reading “Business Law Update: Jimmy John’s Non-Competes: Teenagers Can’t Deliver Sandwiches?”

Woman Gets 7 years for filing fake $100B liens against 4 judges

Don’t mess with the Federal Government. I reported on this story back in August, see my blog post here and here The ABA reports today the results of this lady’s rampage against the Federal Government – 7 years in prison. See the article here. As the ABA reports, “Five years ago, Cherron Phillips was a successful career womanContinue reading “Woman Gets 7 years for filing fake $100B liens against 4 judges”

Real Estate Law Update: “Lost Note” and Tenant Waiving a Trial By Jury

A few Real Estate Bills made some progress last week in the Michigan Legislature.       I. House Bill 4640, et al.  “the Lost Mortgage” This Bill was introduced in April 2013 and has gone through amendments and substitutions. On Thursday October 2nd Substitute Number 2 passed the Senate 103 – 4 . You canContinue reading “Real Estate Law Update: “Lost Note” and Tenant Waiving a Trial By Jury”

Real Estate update: Mortgage Performance Continues to Improve

Good news from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency – Mortgage foreclosures are way down, about 48% from a year ago, and mortgage defaults are declining as well. You can see the full report here   This is a good sign for our economy. It is also a good sign for private investorsContinue reading “Real Estate update: Mortgage Performance Continues to Improve”

Businesses: Certain Non-Profits Now Have Easier Time Applying for Federal Tax Exemption

Great news for Small Non-profits – the Federal Government is making it easier, more cost-effectively and potentially quicker to gain 501(c)(3) Exemption.   The IRS just came out with its IRS 1023-EZ form, you can see the instructions by going to the follow link Some of the highlights:   1. Only 501(c)3s are eligible.  Continue reading “Businesses: Certain Non-Profits Now Have Easier Time Applying for Federal Tax Exemption”