http://www.michiganbusinesslawyerblog.com/ en-us 2008-06-25T11:28:09-05:00 http://www.michiganbusinesslawyerblog.com/2008/06/elements_of_a_michigan_contrac.html Contracts are the lifeblood of business. Without enforceable contracts, much business activity that we all take for granted would likely grind to a halt. Under Michigan law, contracts can be oral, written, express or implied. There are four basic elements... Contracts Michael J. Hamblin 2008-06-25T11:28:09-05:00 http://www.michiganbusinesslawyerblog.com/2008/06/choosing_the_best_entity_for_a.html The importance of choosing the right entity for a new Michigan business cannot be overstated. One type of business entity may be perfect for a certain kind of business, and a disaster for another kind of business. It's important for... Entity Selection Michael J. Hamblin 2008-06-18T18:16:16-05:00 http://www.michiganbusinesslawyerblog.com/2008/06/new_michigan_business_tax_crea.html The new Michigan Business Tax was enacted with the supposed aim to benefit Michigan businesses by replacing the much hated Michigan Single Business Tax with a tax that was fair, reasonable, and economically viable. But as it turns out, it... Michigan Business News Michael J. Hamblin 2008-06-11T20:13:06-05:00 http://www.michiganbusinesslawyerblog.com/2008/06/the_mechanics_of_choosing_and_1.html It is essential for Michigan business owners to understand that just because the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth ("DLEG") registers a business name does not necessarily mean that the registered name is protected against infringing use. Business owners... Business Formations Michael J. Hamblin 2008-06-04T21:47:34-05:00 http://www.michiganbusinesslawyerblog.com/2008/05/the_mechanics_of_choosing_and.html One of the most important assets a business can have is its name. A business name sets the tone and marks the brand of the goods or services offered by a company. In Michigan, business names are registered with the... Business Formations Michael J. Hamblin 2008-05-28T20:26:23-05:00 http://www.michiganbusinesslawyerblog.com/2008/05/the_basics_of_attorneyclient_p.html One of the perks of retaining an attorney to assist you in a legal matter is the age old protection offered by the doctrine of attorney-client privilege. Communications with a lawyer are protected by the attorney-client privilege when they are... General Topics Michael J. Hamblin 2008-05-21T20:00:19-05:00 http://www.michiganbusinesslawyerblog.com/2008/05/miller_v_allstate_the_controve.html The Michigan Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in the case of Miller v. Allstate. The major issue in this case is whether those providing a service requiring a license must incorporate under the Michigan Professional Services Corporation Act (PSCA)... Corporations Michael J. Hamblin 2008-05-14T20:06:37-05:00 http://www.michiganbusinesslawyerblog.com/2008/05/charities_must_have_regular_ph.html One of the perks of obtaining nonprofit status is getting tax breaks. Not only can charitable institutions get federal and state income tax breaks, they can also get real estate property tax breaks. The requirements that must be satisfied in... Nonprofit Organizations Michael J. Hamblin 2008-05-07T18:14:52-05:00 http://www.michiganbusinesslawyerblog.com/2008/04/expensing_equipment_purchases.html Generally, if you purchase equipment for your business you have to depreciate the cost of that equipment little by little over multiple years. However, for certain equipment purchases, IRS Code Section 179 provides a way for businesses to deduct the... Tax Issues Michael J. Hamblin 2008-04-30T08:48:01-05:00 http://www.michiganbusinesslawyerblog.com/2008/04/michigan_provides_online_filin.html Michigan's state government provides some very good online resources and tools for businesses. One of these tools is a web page for filing annual reports for Michigan corporations and LLC's. As long as the corporation or limited liability company is... Corporations Michael J. Hamblin 2008-04-23T20:56:35-05:00