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• Tittabawassee Township Drops Property Tax Assessment Against Nonprofit Baruch; Other Cities Follow

  September 22, 2017

  “The township conceded that Baruch is entitled to a property tax exemption for the subject property as a nonprofit”

• Avoiding ‘Civil War’ Experts Weigh in on How Family-Owned Businesses Can Avoid Damaging Litigation

  September 18, 2017

  “You can keep it private and out of court,” said Paul McCarthy, who specializes in family businesses.

• Western Michigan Israel Business Energizer

  September 5, 2017

  Join professionals from around Michigan who do business with Israel. Make connections, exchange information and create partnerships.

• Founders Sponsors Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon Post Race Celebration

  August 21, 2017

  Founders joins the Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon and Duathlon on Saturday, September 9th as the Post-Race Celebration Sponsor.  A new element to the event, athletes and spectators over 21 can celebrate their completion of the race with a Founders’ favorite – All Day IPA.  The post-race celebration has been re-located to Wege Plaza in […]

• Court Clarifies Tax Rules for Charities

  August 9, 2017

  “There has been a trend in Michigan of local tax authorities denying tax exemptions to charities in the past few years.”

• New Regulations for Michigan Medical Marijuana Businesses Put Applicants on FBI’s Radar

  August 1, 2017

  (August 1, 2017) Last month, Michigan’s Governor, Rick Snyder, signed into law new amendments to the Michigan Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act (the “MMFLA”) which once again highlights significant differences between state and federal laws pertaining to the use and regulation of medical marijuana. The new law could also force those who wish to legally […]

• Should You Sell Your Business to Your Employees?

  July 31, 2017

  The sale of a business to its employees can be both rewarding and challenging for a business owner. On one hand, this type of sale is an opportunity to transition the company to people who are an integral part of the operation, which can help ensure a smooth transition. On the other hand, the employees […]

• Live to File Another Day

  July 11, 2017

  Michigan Supreme Court Addresses Significance of Notice of Intent Service Date to the Tolling of the Statute of Limitations in Medical Malpractice Actions On June 27, 2017, the Michigan Supreme Court released its opinion in Haksluoto v Mt. Clemens Regional Med Cntr addressing the significance of the date of service of a notice of intent […]

• Attorney undermines estate plan of wealthy philanthropist

  June 13, 2017

  Richard Donahue, having no children of his own, treated his nephew, David Barnes, very much like a son.  While Richard did not discuss the details of his $30,000,000 estate with his nephew, David was told that he would eventually be appointed as Trustee of his trust. Richard also advised David that he would have Richard’s […]

• M&A Market Shift Ahead?

  June 13, 2017

  “I’ve seen very good, credible, financeable buyers out there that are having a hard time finding good businesses.”