FBI vs. Apple and the Rights and Limits of Privacy
Perhaps you have been watching the dance between Tim Cook, CEO of Apple and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Ostensibly, they are fighting over one phone. But it’s much [...]
Exempt or Not-Exempt: That is the Question and the Answers are Changing
The Department of Labor (DOL) is proposing changes to the federal regulations that deal with overtime pay, particularly regarding exempt and non exempt employees. An exempt employee (who must be [...]
Michigan Cloud Tax Evaporates Somewhat, Refunds Could Follow
The Michigan Department of Treasury is now required to change its tune with regard to remote access to software, commonly known as “cloud access” or “cloud software” In the recently [...]
Goodbye, Yellow Taxi
San Francisco is a town where people need rides. Between the population density on the island, the somewhat low per capita car ownership and the ubiquitous hills, hailing cabs has [...]
Global Concerns, Local Impact: Automobile Issues in London, Delhi and Beijing
Beijing air pollution Pollution and congestion in Delhi, London and Beijing may have an impact on worldwide automobile demand and therefore production right here in Detroit. London has [...]
Making a Decision about a Merger or Acquisition: What You Should Consider
Many times business owners are presented with an opportunity that can be fraught with wrong moves: whether to merge or acquire another business. Sometimes the business is a competitor and [...]
The Real Estate Road Ahead: Signs to Notice
Photo courtesy of http://401kcalculator.org Real estate, especially in Southeast Michigan, has been a bit of a roller coaster affair. It can be difficult to determine if the market [...]
Things Change and Things Stay the Same….Taxes in 2016:
photo credit: seniorliving.org While we don’t know the full impact of every last word of the Congressional budget, we have already been informed of several aspects of tax [...]
IRS Scores a Win with Form 1023-EZ
Last summer, the Internal Revenue Service rolled out a new form, called 1023-EZ. Form 1023-EZ is a simplified, electronic application for non-profit tax exemption from federal income tax. The form [...]
Preparing for Mediation: What Clients Should Know and Do
As I discussed in previous blogs (see the links below), very few cases make it to trial anymore. Instead, there has been a marked shift in the past twenty years [...]
EBITDA: I Can’t Even Say It, Let Alone Understand It
EBITDA is a six letter acronym, bandied about during contemplation and negotiation of purchases and mergers. EBITDA stands for Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization. EBITDA is often the gold [...]
Checklist for Purchasing Commercial Property
Purchasing commercial property is a big decision. People buy for two primary reasons: in order to inhabit the building as a commercial entity or for investment purposes. Whatever the reasons, [...]
November Tax To-Do List
November may seem like an unlikely time to think about your taxes, but it is actually a great time for a “check up” with your tax professionals, including tax attorneys [...]
Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy and Sadler, P.L.C. Celebrates 20th Anniversary at Detroit Institute of Arts and Donates to Oakland Family Services
Established in 1995, by attorneys still proud to work together at Dawda Mann, this year marked the Firm’s 20th anniversary. It is with sincere gratitude to their clients, colleagues, friends [...]
Choosing the Best Mediator for Your Case
As I discussed in a previous blog (Mediation: What Is It and When Should It Be Utilized?), very few cases go to trial. There has been a marked shift in [...]
Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy and Sadler, P.L.C. Selected for Inclusion in 2016 “best Law Firms” Rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy and Sadler, P.L.C. is proud to announce its inclusion in the U.S. News & World Report, 2016 “Best Law Firms” list. Firms included in the 2016 “Best [...]
Fraud Alert, Part II: Prevention
Fraud can potentially cost your business a lot of money and hurt your reputation in the marketplace. In last week’s blog we discussed some of the most common fraudulent activities: [...]
Fraud: Eating at the Bottom Line
Fraud. It can do more damage to your business’ bottom line than unexpected utility price increases and even hikes in health care costs. But while most business owners fret about [...]
Classic Employer Pitfalls
As an employer, you have so many balls to keep in the air. Under these circumstances, it is understandable that staying on top of employment law becomes subservient to just [...]
Compassion and the Law: Vagrancy, Homelessness and Property Owners
The recent visit of Pope Francis to New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. required a monumental effort by the cities’ leaders and rank and file in terms of preparation. Massive [...]
