As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, our lives have significantly changed and the Governor has issued almost 100 executive… Continue reading
Real Estate Financing 101
LAND CONTRACTS, PURCHASE MONEY MORTGAGES, AND THIRD PARTY FINANCING Many of our clients wish to buy or sell real estate… Continue reading
Federal Employees Without Pay: What Do I Do Now?
For approximately 380,000 federal employees on furlough and another 420,000 working without pay, many people may be asking how they… Continue reading
Common Real Estate Pitfalls
As a result of the internet and other resources that are available to individuals, many people are taking it upon… Continue reading
Preparing Your Business for Success: The Importance of a Succession Plan
We generally recommend that business owners form a corporation or limited liability company under which the business is operated primarily… Continue reading
The Half-Mile Rule Is Dead: At Least for Now
In 1968, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission established an administrative rule that generally prevented a retail store from obtaining a… Continue reading
Taxation of Pass-Through Businesses After Tax Reform
Pass-through Entities Most people have heard that Congress recently passed extreme tax reform laws (commonly referred to as the “Tax… Continue reading
The “Half-Mile Rule” Survives: Existing Spirits Retailers Celebrate
Grocery stores, gas stations, convenience stores, and other stores that sell spirits for consumption off the licensed premises are required… Continue reading
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSES 101
All businesses desiring to manufacture, import, distribute, or sell alcohol to consumers must obtain proper licenses and permits from the… Continue reading
New Law Restricts Issuance of Beer and Wine Licenses
Effective in 2017, the Michigan Legislature changed the law related to a business owner’s ability to obtain a license to sell… Continue reading
