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News & Resources
Navigating the law can feel overwhelming, but the attorneys at Cunningham Dalman are here to support individuals and businesses in Holland, Zeeland, Hudsonville, Allegan, and throughout West Michigan. Whether you need trusted legal representation or are simply looking for expert legal advice, we invite you to connect with our team. This page offers valuable insights from our attorneys on a wide range of legal topics—designed to inform and empower you. Explore our articles to learn more about the legal issues that matter most to you.
Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act: What Employers Should Know
Important Warning: LARA Imposter Scams Targeting Business Owners and Licensed Professionals
Estate Tax Planning: Planning for Change and Flexibility
FinCEN Enjoined From Enforcing Corporate Transparency Act
Celebrating Our Recognition in the 15th Edition of Best Law Firms®
Celebrating Our Firm’s Recognition in Grand Rapids Top Lawyers 2024!
Medicaid Planning Seminar – Nov 2024
Estate Planning Seminar – Oct 2024
Major Victory for Our Client in Commercial Dispute After Intense Week of Trial
How to Protect Your Home From Lawsuits And Creditors
- Jessica Arends
- McKenna Bethke
- Carole D. Bos
- Jennifer DeYoung
- Nicholas R. Dekker
- Vincent L. Duckworth
- John Fitzpatrick
- Natashka Fris
- Bradley Glazier
- Lindsey J. Gorsline
- Jeffrey K. Helder
- Rachel L. Hillegonds
- Thomas J. Hillegonds
- Robert Howard
- Gregory J. McCoy
- P. Haans Mulder
- Randall S. Schipper
- Carl Thorwall
- Ronald J. Vander Veen
- Susan E. Vroegop
- Of Counsel
- David M. Zessin
- Joel G. Bouwens
- Andrew Mulder
- Agricultural Law
- Banking & Commercial Transactions
- Bankruptcy Law - Corporate
- Bankruptcy Law - Personal
- Business & Corporate Law
- Construction Law
- Criminal Law
- Elder Law / Medicaid Planning
- Employment Law for Employees
- Employment Law for Employers
- Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
- Family Law & Divorce
- Litigation
- Municipal & Administrative Law
- Personal Injury
- Probate Law
- Real Estate & Environmental Law
- Tax Law
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The law can seem like a daunting and complex tangle. The attorneys of Cunningham Dalman are here to help. If you require legal representation or would like to seek advice from a law expert, we hope you’ll talk with someone at our firm. We also encourage you to learn more about legal issues that matter to you. On this page you will find valuable information about many different aspects of the law. We encourage you to spend some time browsing this collection of posts written by Cunningham Dalman attorneys.
Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act: What Employers Should Know
As of today, Friday, February 21, 2025, Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) is scheduled to take effect. Guidance on the Act as currently written is available on the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Wage and Hour Division’s website. However, both the Michigan House of Representatives and the Michigan Senate have proposed amendments
Important Warning: LARA Imposter Scams Targeting Business Owners and Licensed Professionals
Business owners and licensed professionals across Michigan are being targeted by a wave of scams involving individuals impersonating the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and other government officials. These scams often come in the form of alarming calls, emails, or messages threatening to suspend your professional license unless immediate action is taken.
Estate Tax Planning: Planning for Change and Flexibility
With estate tax planning, flexibility is critical. The estate tax exemption is scheduled to sunset next year. Although the results of the 2024 presidential and congressional election indicate the existing estate tax exemption will likely be renewed. This should lessen the risk you or your client’s assets will be subject to the estate tax at
FinCEN Enjoined From Enforcing Corporate Transparency Act
On January 1, 2021, Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) for the purpose of protecting U.S. national security, combat money laundering, and promoting financial transparency. The CTA requires certain businesses and other entities to report information on their beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an agency in the U.S. Department
Celebrating Our Recognition in the 15th Edition of Best Law Firms®
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news—our firm has been recognized in the 15th edition of Best Law Firms®! This recognition means a great deal to us because it’s built on real client feedback, peer recommendations, and an in-depth evaluation of our practice areas and strengths. Best Law Firms isn’t just about rankings. It’s a
Celebrating Our Firm’s Recognition in Grand Rapids Top Lawyers 2024!
We’re proud to announce that several of our attorneys—Tom Hillegonds, Rob Howard, Haans Mulder, Susan Vroegop, Ron Vander Veen, Brad Glazier, Randall Schipper, and Carole Bos—have been honored with the Grand Rapids Top Lawyers 2024 award! This prestigious recognition is especially meaningful as it is awarded based on nominations and voting by fellow attorneys. It
Medicaid Planning Seminar – Nov 2024
Cunningham Dalman will be hosting a Medicaid Planning Seminar on Thursday, November 21, 2024, 5:30-7:00 pm. We’ll cover important topics such as financial powers of attorney and medical decision-making health care durable power of attorney. We’ll also discuss wills, strategies for avoiding probate, and help you determine if a trust is the right option for
Estate Planning Seminar – Oct 2024
Cunningham Dalman will be hosting an Estate Planning Seminar on Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 5:30-7:00 pm. We’ll cover important topics such as financial powers of attorney and medical decision-making health care durable power of attorney. We’ll also discuss wills, strategies for avoiding probate, and help you determine if a trust is the right option
Major Victory for Our Client in Commercial Dispute After Intense Week of Trial
We are thrilled to announce a huge win for our client, a local business owner! The court’s decision has put to rest a long-standing dispute over how inventory assets should be valued. The main issue was whether our client correctly valued the “slow-moving” sub-assembly parts according to GAAP standards. The court fully dismissed the buyer’s
How to Protect Your Home From Lawsuits And Creditors
A home is an incredibly important asset. On a basic level, it’s a place you live and use to be sheltered from the outdoors. On a relational level, it’s a place you raise your family. On a financial level, it’s an asset you expect to appreciate in value and one day be able to sell
- Jessica Arends
- McKenna Bethke
- Carole D. Bos
- Jennifer DeYoung
- Nicholas R. Dekker
- Vincent L. Duckworth
- John Fitzpatrick
- Natashka Fris
- Bradley Glazier
- Lindsey J. Gorsline
- Jeffrey K. Helder
- Rachel L. Hillegonds
- Thomas J. Hillegonds
- Robert Howard
- Gregory J. McCoy
- P. Haans Mulder
- Randall S. Schipper
- Carl Thorwall
- Ronald J. Vander Veen
- Susan E. Vroegop
- Of Counsel
- David M. Zessin
- Joel G. Bouwens
- Andrew Mulder
- Agricultural Law
- Banking & Commercial Transactions
- Bankruptcy Law - Corporate
- Bankruptcy Law - Personal
- Business & Corporate Law
- Construction Law
- Criminal Law
- Elder Law / Medicaid Planning
- Employment Law for Employees
- Employment Law for Employers
- Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
- Family Law & Divorce
- Litigation
- Municipal & Administrative Law
- Personal Injury
- Probate Law
- Real Estate & Environmental Law
- Tax Law
Recent Posts
Upcoming Events
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