Now You Know It Archives – Page 25 of 67

Beware of the Promises You Make

August 10th, 2021

Some time ago, a client of mine signed an agreement to sell real estate that he co-owned with his wife. Unfortunately, he failed to consult with her beforehand. When she refused to go along with the sale, my client tried to get out of the deal by arg… Read More

The Complications of Conservatorships

July 27th, 2021

During last month’s hearing, Britney Spears gave an emotional plea to the California Superior Court to finally end her 13-year conservatorship. In recent time, the #FreeBritney conversation has brought light to the issue of conservatorships, and ho… Read More

Commercial Landlords & Cannabis Leases

July 20th, 2021

Tenants who intend to operate a marijuana business must negotiate for substantial changes to the boilerplate provisions of the landlord’s form lease. There are several factors to consider when navigating a new lease: Most leases allow the landl… Read More

Hoping for the Best

July 13th, 2021

During a recent morning commute, I listened to an informative interview with former Michigan Lt. Governor, Brian Calley, who is now the president of the Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM). During the interview, Mr. Calley summarized a rece… Read More

The Importance of Being First

July 7th, 2021

Brazilian race car driver, Ayrton Senna, famously said, “Being second is to be the first of the ones to lose.” While that philosophy may not be the truth of life, it is often the truth of trademark law – a lesson learned recently by the Was… Read More

Avoiding Roadblocks

June 22nd, 2021

It has long been possible in Michigan to transfer a decedent’s vehicles to their closest kin without probate – as long as all the decedent’s vehicles aren’t worth more than $60,000, and the estate is not being probated. The forms to transfer… Read More

Vaccinating Employees; Immunizing Employers

June 15th, 2021

Newly updated Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) guidance confirms what many employment attorneys have suspected to be true: Employers may require “in-person” employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as long as reasonable acc… Read More

Planning for Crypto

June 8th, 2021

Cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin) are continuing to become more mainstream as their volatility has made headlines during this past pandemic year. As more people add cryptocurrency to their investment portfolio, it becomes increasingly important for est… Read More

Lien In

June 2nd, 2021

Disputes between contractors and homeowners are common. The owner runs out of funds midway through the project and cannot pay what is owed to the builder. The owner is unhappy with the quality of work and refuses to pay until the alleged mistakes are… Read More

A Monumental Monument

May 25th, 2021

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery’s iconic memorial to deceased United States service members who remain unidentified. Likewise, the coming Memorial Day holiday will mark the 100th… Read More