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A simple red cross against a white background: everyone knows help is on the way. The Red Cross emblem dates back more than 150 years and has become a symbol of humanitarian services around the world. The trademark is so revered that it is even prote…
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A few weeks ago, I used this forum to write about the importance of purchase agreements in every real estate transaction. This time I want to address title insurance. With each real estate deal, sellers need to make sure they own what they’re selli…
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The Michigan Secretary of State (“SOS”) has thrown us a curve. For as long as I can remember, it was possible to title a motor vehicle in the name of a trust. This was routinely done when a vehicle owner’s estate was being probated after death.…
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Large corporations with facilities across the globe have systems in place to monitor compliance with local employment and tax laws for the various places where they maintain employees. Smaller U.S. companies with only one or a few locations may be in…
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One significant advantage of organizing a business as a limited liability company is the flexibility it affords. A single-member LLC can be taxed as a sole proprietorship, a multi-member LLC can be taxed as a partnership, and both single-member and m…
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For most owners, their dogs are part of the family. Under Michigan law, however, dogs (and other companion animals) are classified as mere personal property. Ownership of a car may be proven by title registered with the Secretary of State. But how do…
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In November, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that would require employers with 100 or more employees to implement a mandatory workplace rule requiring that employees either be…
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Big changes are afoot for aspiring attorneys in Michigan! Beginning in July of this year, Michigan will use the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) instead of the Michigan-specific exam. The move will allow test-takers to apply for admission to the bar in almost…
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Because it sets forth the terms of sale and the relative rights and obligations of the parties, the purchase agreement remains the single most important document in any real estate transaction – residential or commercial. While not all purchase agr…
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Estate planning is not usually a one-and-done deal. The estate plan you sign today may fit beautifully now, but over time changes in the law or in your circumstances could render your plan obsolete. Here are some recent examples to illustrate my poin…
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