Fraser Trebilcock cottage law attorney Mark E. Kellogg was interviewed by the Chicago Tribune for an article detailing the intricacies of vacation properties left behind for families, and the importance of implementing a succession plan before a family member has […]
In a recent Opinion Letter ruling, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) examined the question of whether an employer subject to the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) could permissibly allow an employee “to exhaust some or all […]
Effective March 20, 2019 the Michigan Vehicle Code was amended to include the following dealer requirements for used vehicle dealers: All owners and officers of used vehicle dealer applicants must attend a prelicensure training program. This requirement does not apply […]
Paid Medical Leave Act in General The recently enacted Paid Medical Leave Act (PMLA) requires entities which employ 50 or more individuals to provide paid medical leave for their eligible employees and family members. Effective Date March 29, 2019 Affected […]
Arriving in a mail box near you is your annual property tax Notice of Assessment. Property taxes are a significant business operating expense and they are typically the second highest expense of homeowners after their mortgage. We routinely assist industrial […]
Please note that effective immediately, the parking ramp located on Townsend Street between Washtenaw and Allegan Streets in downtown Lansing will no longer offer validated parking.
The goal of cottage succession planning is to set up legal ground rules that provide the best chance to keep a cottage in the family for future generations. A cottage plan usually addresses concerns through the creative use of a […]
Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court decided South Dakota v. Wayfair upending 51-years of precedence holding that a state could require an out-of-state seller with no physical presence in the state to collect and remit sales taxes on goods the […]
Upcoming Deadlines: (1) Form W-2 Reporting of Employer-Provided Health Coverage; And (2) Medicare Part D Notices to CMS Reminder: Form W-2 Reporting on Aggregate Cost of Employer Sponsored Coverage Unless subject to an exemption, employers must report the aggregate cost […]
For many people, the end of the year tends to sneak up on us in a whirlwind of winter weather activity, family gatherings, and holiday festivities. However, even as 2018 draws to a close, it’s not too late to think […]