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• New Michigan Personal Property Tax Exemption Requirements

  January 26, 2015

  (January 26, 2015) The personal property tax reform mandated by Michigan voters by way of Proposal 1 last August is now in effect. This is welcome news for businesses, especially manufacturers. However, the new statutory provisions have their share of nuances and steps to take in order to benefit from the reform.  There are two main […]

• Rhoades McKee Expands to the Lakeshore

  December 8, 2014

  Rhoades McKee is pleased to announce an expansion of legal services to Holland, Michigan and welcomes a new shareholder, Peter D. Rhoades. The firm’s expansion opportunity stems from a long affiliate relationship with Rhoades. “Prior to the expansion, we have enjoyed opportunities to jointly service financial institutions as well as a variety of other business […]

• Grand Rapids Business Journal, “Winter slips and falls lead to rise in workers’ comp claims”

  November 30, 2014

  “Winter-related slip and fall claims doubled in 2013-2014 over the previous year, according to Accident Fund Insurance Co. of America and United Heartland”

• Businessman’s scam to buy company proves to be a costly backfire in a court

  November 20, 2010

  “A Kent County Circuit Court jury this week tacked $8 million plus interest onto the 2007 sale price, finding Flynn — who also is embattled in an Illinois lawsuit that asks for $519 million in damages for his alleged role in the destruction of the Emerald Casino company — used underhanded maneuvers to buy the […]