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The phrase “restrictive covenants” is often used by attorneys to categorize the different ways (exclusive of intellectual property protections like copyrights, trademarks, service marks, patents, etc.) that proprietary business information and assets are safeguarded. Generally speaking, there are three basic categories of restrictive covenants that often get lumped in as “noncompete agreements” (although, as mentioned […]

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A number of business owners and individuals make annual gifts to their children and grandchildren. This is done for a number of reasons, but avoiding estate taxes and transitioning the family business are two very common motivations. Should you be thinking about annual gifts this early in the year? Even though there are four months

As a business attorney, I have helped many clients with setting up new companies, usually corporations or limited liability companies (“LLCs”). It can be a fast and furious process. After the “entity formation phase” is complete, however, some business owners overlook the importance of “routine maintenance” for the company. Obviously there are things that you

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As pretty much the entire world knows by now, Prince Rogers Nelson (better known simply as “Prince”) died on April 21, 2016. Lauded for his brilliant talent as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Prince will be remembered and written about for a long time. Today, however, I write about Prince for a different reason: according

Mlive.com recently posted an article on March 16th ranking Michigan’s 30 most-populated counties by life expectancy (which data was collected from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington), and to my delight, Ottawa County was ranked #1. Specifically, the average life expectancy of men in Ottawa County is 79.8 years

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Traditionally, many businesses are formed under a single company that owns all the business assets (including the real estate) and operates the business. This structure is simple and easy to manage. But, it does not take advantage of certain liability protections that might make an enormous difference for the business owner. This protection is primarily

We never want to face the day where we can’t handle our own finances. But, planning can be done to make that process as smooth as possible for your loved ones. For example, a General Durable Power of Attorney names someone (referred to as “Agent”) to handle your financial affairs. Consider these tips for creating,