Originally published by Michigan Farm News on November 25, 2015; republished with permission. Thousands of lawsuits filed against…
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Federal Court Ruling May Assist D.C. Football Team Win Back Trademark Rights
December 23, 2015
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a ruling yesterday that could…
A new real estate uncapping exemption was enacted this week which formally exempts ladybird transfers…
A United States Court of Appeals has ruled that President Obama cannot move forward with…
Recently the House Agriculture Committee stood firm on the promise against reopening the Farm Bill…
The FDA has set science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing and holding…
Nearly everyone who is engaged to be married contemplates a prenuptial agreement at some point,…
Michigan farms are having trouble finding seasonal workers because migrant workers are becoming more interested…
In November, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution of disapproval (SJR 22) to get rid…
Originally published by Michigan Farm News on October 27, 2015; republished with permission. Contrary to Woody Guthrie’s catchy…
This column was originally published in the Grand Rapids Business Journal on November 6, 2015 and is republished with…
As the Seasons Change and Use of Propane and Other Heating Fuels Increases, so Do Risks of Gas Explosions
November 20, 2015
As the temperature outside continues its slide into frigid winter weather, the use of furnaces…
Occasionally I get a call from someone that begins with “I need to sue my…
This November marks the 25th anniversary of Native American Heritage Month, originally declared in 1990…
Crowdfunding started as a way for music fans to get together and fund a tour…
Vesting is an extremely important concept that arises (or should) among the founders when a…
This memorable line from Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, published in 1859, could…
Raising Capital? Don’t Forget About SEC Filings (It’s Not as Difficult as It Sounds)
October 6, 2015
The mention of “securities law and regulations” is a common, but daunting phrase that many…
Originally published by Michigan Farm News on September 1, 2015; republished with permission. In a recent decision, the…
This column was originally published in the Grand Rapids Business Journal on September 25, 2015. On October 1,…