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A court decision from Canada has received a lot of attention after a thumbs-up emoji in a text message was deemed to show acceptance of a grain contract that required a farmer to deliver $82,000 worth of flax in November 2021. The grain and crop inpu… Read More

The first official Optimist Club was founded in 1911 with a commitment to optimism and supporting the needs of their neighbors, especially the youth in the community. Today, Optimist International is made up of 2,500 local clubs throughout the United… Read More

Michigan Supreme Court limits enforceability of blanket purchase orders. On July 11, 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a decision in MSSC, Inc. v. Airboss Flexible Products Co., ruling that the term “blanket” in a purchase order – standin… Read More

Make-A-Wish got its start after a little boy in Phoenix who was battling leukemia wanted to be a police officer, and the community came together to make his wish come true. The Make-A-Wish Michigan chapter would eventually follow, and in 1987, four f… Read More

Succession planning for family businesses is a crucial but often overlooked part of planning for the future. Having a plan in place that outlines how the business will continue to operate, even as ownership and leadership changes, is essential for th… Read More

If it’s summertime, then it’s time for the Greater Farmington Founders Festival! Celebrating its 59th year, the annual event kicks off tonight and runs through Saturday. Tonight starts with a soft opening including a beer tent and food trucks. Li… Read More

Do you hear a soft exhale on the summer breeze? Home sellers statewide are breathing a collective sigh of relief. Just last week, the Michigan Supreme Court overturned a 2021 Court of Appeals decision that made home sellers liable for a building code… Read More

One of the area’s most iconic buildings sits at the heart of Farmington Hills. Once a working dairy farm, The Barn is now home to a state-of-the-art theater, and the volunteers of the Farmington Players bring to the stage some of the best comedies,… Read More