Businesses Leading in Crisis: Michigan #COVID19 Legislative Update

I am sure your life, like mine, got upended a week ago. As crazy as life is now, somethings remain constant. Yesterday, I snapped a beautiful sunset. Michigan Governor’s Executive Order 2020-21 The State of Michigan is continuing to update and offer guidance on businesses complying with Governor Gretchen Whitmer‘s Executive Order 2020-21. Check out this helpful FAQ.

Michigan Limited Liability Companies: Stay in Good Standing and Maintain your Corporate Formalities.

Happy Tuesday, all. Well, we are in February now, which, if you live in the Midwest means you are hoping for a glimpse of sun and looking for brighter and warmer days. I am reminded of my trip 6 months back to Amsterdam and the beautiful canals. A client recently inquired about whether or not

Latest Update on Bill to Limit Non-Competes against Lower-Wage Employees.

Here’s a shot of Downtown Grand Rapids I took today from the Amway Grand Plaza Skywalk. A month ago I posted on non-compete agreements. As mentioned before, I am thankful for Judge Yates with the Kent County Business Court who issues a lot of opinions on this area. In fact, he issued one just a

Michigan Business Law Update: Trends to Limit Non-Competes against Lower-Wage Employees.

Last Friday was the tree lighting in downtown Grand Rapids. The Christmas season is officially here! A question that comes up often in my business practice: “when are non-competes enforceable?” I am thankful for Judge Yates with the Kent County Business Court who issues a lot of opinions on this area. In fact, he issued

Fintech Charters No More?

Good morning, all. It is Tuesday in Grand Rapids. Just last week I was in Belgium and snapped some photos of the beautiful city of Ghent, here is one of my favorite. Last year I posted that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced it will begin accepting applications for national bank

For the benefit of all stakeholders – Pushing the Needle Forward on Business as a Force for Good.

Good afternoon, all. I hope you all have been enjoying the summer. I took this photo this morning as the sun was rising over downtown Grand Rapids. Just a few days ago Business Roundtable announced the release of a new Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation signed by 181 CEOs who commit to lead

Michigan Business Law Update: Bill Stuck in Committee that would Allowing Single Member LLCs To Evict Tenants without Legal Representation

Once again, we are reaching the end of the year. One of the signs that the year is ending: Rosa Parks Circle becomes an ice rink. See the photo I took from a few days ago. Another sign that the year is ending, interest groups are pushing to get legislation pushed through the legislature before

Grand Rapids Social Enterprise, L3Cs and a Call to Community Partnership.

Yesterday I visited with Dr. Justin Beene – Founder of Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation  (GRCCT) – a collective of non-profit/for-profits working to see flourishing in Grand Rapids for all.  GCCT is essentially a hub for social enterprise, for the common good of the Greater Grand Rapids Area. GRCCT states on its website that

Legal Update on Michigan Bcorps and Purpose Driven Business.

Happy Tuesday, all. I recently took this photo of the Grand River that flows through downtown Grand Rapids. Today I read an article in the Grand Rapids Business Journal by Local First President Elissa Sangalli Hillary on how to build a “Purpose Driven Business“. Elissa starts off the article by advising entrepreneurs to “start with your

Today OCC Begins Accepting National Bank Charter Applications From FinTech Companies

It’s Tuesday in Grand Rapids. Beautiful mid-70s, a bit overcast and if you look carefully you can see the reflection of my shirt as I took the photo from my office window… Today, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced it will begin accepting applications for national bank charters from fintech companies.