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Shareholder Oppression in Michigan: Protecting Minority Owner Rights

Shareholder Oppression in Michigan: Protecting Minority Owner Rights

by Bowen Law | Dec 15, 2025 | Business Law

Shareholder disputes often arise when personal relationships break down, business interests diverge, or profits are handled unfairly. When that happens, majority owners might take advantage of their control to freeze out or exploit minority shareholders, leading to...
Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Michigan Partnerships and Corporations

Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Michigan Partnerships and Corporations

by Admin | Nov 15, 2025 | Business Law

When you enter into a partnership or form a corporation or an LLC, you expect everyone involved to act in the best interests of the company. That expectation forms a fiduciary duty, a legal obligation that requires honesty, transparency, and loyalty among the owners,...
How to Prove a Seller Lied on Their Disclosure in a Michigan Business Sale

How to Prove a Seller Lied on Their Disclosure in a Michigan Business Sale

by Admin | Aug 29, 2025 | Business Law

Buying a business is a major investment, and you expect the seller to be upfront about what you’re getting. In Michigan, however, sellers are not generally required to provide a formal disclosure when selling a business, unlike in residential real estate. Still,...
The Amended Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA): What Michigan Employers Must Implement by 2025

The Amended Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA): What Michigan Employers Must Implement by 2025

by Admin | Jul 30, 2025 | Business Law

There has been an amendment to the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA) in 2025 that directly impacts employers across the state. The law, designed to ensure employees can take necessary sick leave without fear of losing their jobs, has been updated to expand...
BOI Reporting Under the Corporate Transparency Act: What Michigan LLCs Must File in 2025

BOI Reporting Under the Corporate Transparency Act: What Michigan LLCs Must File in 2025

by Admin | Jun 15, 2025 | Business Law

If you own a limited liability company (LLC) or small business in Michigan, you’ve probably heard about the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its new reporting rules. The law requires companies to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the federal...
C-Corp vs. S-Corp vs. LLC Tax Elections in Michigan: Choosing the Optimal Structure for Growth

C-Corp vs. S-Corp vs. LLC Tax Elections in Michigan: Choosing the Optimal Structure for Growth

by Admin | May 30, 2025 | Business Law

If you’re starting a business or considering restructuring an existing one in Michigan, choosing the right legal entity impacts how much taxes you pay, how you raise money, how you manage ownership, and how you’re personally protected from liability. Many...
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