Those silly warranty provisions. You see them all the time in contracts where a seller of goods or services has language, usually in ALL CAPS AND BOLD, that essentially says “yea, I sold this this stuff, but I’m not promising that it really does what it’s supposed to do or what you want it to...Read More

I had the fortunate opportunity to attend the O’Keefe Middle Market Forum where O’Keefe Advisors provided the results of its annual survey of middle market companies. The survey focused on recapping 2016 and also looking ahead for 2017. There were a number of interesting items that came out of the survey I think you’ll be interested in....Read More

Rubin Trevino hired an attorney to sue Lee Siler and Saginaw County, for injuries Trevino suffered in an automobile accident with Siler (who was driving a truck while working for Saginaw County). Trevino’s attorney urged him to settle the case for the amount awarded at mediation, $100,000. Trevino resisted, saying he wanted more information about...Read More

In my never ending obsession with arbitration clauses, the Michigan Court of Appeals added more fodder in the recent case of Shaya vs City of Hamtramck. In this case, the Court of Appeals, again, interpreted the Michigan Arbitration Act (MAA). This act succinctly states that the parties can agree to arbitrated dispute if: (1) the...Read More

There is no shortage of important legal cases that came through Michigan courts lately. Do you know what your insurance policy covers? Many businesses take out insurance coverage, and then just “set it and forget it” without thinking about how their business has changed or if their policies might no longer apply.  This danger was...Read More

Too many people identify a problem and then dig right in without organizing their thoughts and taking a tactical approach to solving their problem.  The first step I use in helping clients to think clearly about their probelsm, is to have them write down the key elements to solving the problem.  I use the attach...Read More

By now you have read (or at least heard) of the new overtime regulations announced in early May by the U.S. Department of Labor.  If you haven’t had a chance to read about the regulations, then check out this list of 10 articles I put together.  These articles cover the technical aspects of the new...Read More

It’s not unusual for companies experiencing a cash crunch to use the IRS as a bank and not pay payroll taxes. These companies always believe a turnaround is just around the corner and they will be able to make up the delinquency.  However, if the company can’t pay, the IRS has the right to identify...Read More

  The atmosphere was perfect: lights turned off, fans cranked up, and the music blasting. The class was packed with 25 riders intent on doing their best. People were smiling, laughing, excited to be there. As I sat there ready to get my butt kicked, it hit me. What if we all could lead like...Read More

Have you ever wanted to pick the brain of executives and founders of successful and influential companies?  If you are like me, you would jump at this opportunity. Enter NewCo.  Have you heard of it?  If not, it should definitely be on your radar.  In the spirit of community over competition, NewCo. grabbed the proverbial...Read More