New changes to the Michigan Open & Obvious Law leave Michigan property owners open to more liability lawsuits. Learn more about the comparative fault doctrine and how to protect your business.
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14 Tips on Using Arbitration to Resolve Legal Disputes
Using arbitration can offer parties a speedy and economic resolution to their disputes. Here are 14 best-practice arbitration tips developed from 40 years of both litigator and arbitrator experience.
What is Eminent Domain?
Eminent Domain:What you need to know when the government targets your property for acquisition. What is Eminent Domain?Eminent Domain, also known as Condemnation, is the government’s power to involuntarily acquire private property from business and property owners, but only under lawful...
Top 6 Causes of Construction Disputes and How They are Resolved
Last year, the cost of construction disputes totaled $42.8 million! This article explains their common causes and the best practices for construction dispute resolution.
Corporate Transparency Act – 2024 Update
Don’t Be Caught Off Guard! The 2024 Federal Update to the Corporate Transparency Act Will Affect All Businesses Owners and Requires Action.
New Ruling Changes Contract Requirements for Construction Lien Claims
Learn how the recent MDH Construction v Asquith ruling affirms that residential construction, builders who fail to document changes to a contract in writing forfeit their lien rights.
FAR Rule TikTok Ban for Contractors Working on Government Projects
On June 2, 2023, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council published an interim rule prohibiting the presence and use of the social media app TikTok and any successor application or service developed or owned by ByteDance Limited. This ban applies to federal contractors and subcontractors...
Succession Planning: Protecting Your Business Against Uncertainty
While many organizations understand the importance of succession planning, few take the time to develop and implement effective strategies. In this article we examine how to get started.
ABC’s of 1031 Exchange
Learn the ins-and-outs of 1031 exchanges and how to maximize your tax savings in real estate.
Federal Agencies Grant Short Temporary Waiver of New “Buy America” Requirements
By: Christopher E. Nyenhuis and Mark A. Rysberg On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) into law. The IIJA appropriates $1.2 trillion in funding for physical infrastructure improvements. This represents the largest public investment in...