Changes to Phase I Environmental Audits (Part I)
ASTM International, is a widely recognized standards development organization that, recently issued ASTM International E1527-13 Standard Practice for “Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process”. As we previously [...]
A Closer Look at ASTM E1527-13 ( Part II )
A review of EPA’s comments on its adoption of the ASTM E1527-13 standard provides some guidance as to EPA’s perspective on what constitutes a complete Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. [...]
Vapor Intrusion and the Audit Process ( Part III )
Given EPA’s approval of the ASTM E1527-13 standard for conducting Phase I audits, it is clear that there will be an increased focus upon assessing vapor intrusion as a pathway [...]
The Tronox Tale: Shell Corporations and Environmental Liabilities
The creation of an under-capitalized corporation is an oft used strategy for minimizing environmental risks. However, as many economists have said, “there’s no such thing as a free lunch”, and [...]
Potential Spillage in the Straits?
The Straits of Mackinac, the narrow waterway that connects Lake Huron to Lake Michigan is home to unparalleled iconic Michigan beauty: vistas of the Upper and Lower Peninsulas, the Mackinac [...]
Lake Erie and Phosphorous: Déjà Vu All Over Again
Ohio lawmakers tried to legislate away the dangerous algae blooms in June of this year, but it appears it was too late. News this week of Toledo’s drinking water woes [...]
Transitioning Away from LIBOR: What’s Next?
The transition away from LIBOR, the abbreviation for the London Interbank Offered Rate, has left many asking, what is next? LIBOR is set to be phased out at the end [...]
Year End Estate Tax Planning in 2020
IDEAS FOR THESE TRANSITIONAL TIMES As tax lawyers and estate planners, we see that there is a lot of uncertainty and speculation in the marketplace about what the estate and [...]
17 Attorneys at Dawda Mann Honored as 2020 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Seventeen attorneys at Dawda Mann have been named to the 2020 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Additionally, Edward Dawda and John Mucha have been recognized on the Michigan Top [...]
Suit results in change to brook trout regulation in the UP
Originally published in Michigan Trout Unlimited In November 2019, the Michigan Natural Resources Commission voted 3-2 to amend Fisheries Order 200.20 to reinstate a 10 brook trout daily bag limit [...]
The SECURE Act Makes Stretch IRAs Less Flexible
By Jeffrey D. Moss, Esq. On December 20, 2019, while you were finishing your holiday shopping, Congress passed the Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019. [...]
Paul C. Apap Obituary
Paul C. Apap, December 6, 2019, age 54. Paul was raised by his wonderful parents in a house full of love located in Southfield, Michigan. The Apaps were parishioners at [...]
Drafting Assignment Provisions in Small-Tenant Leases: A Landlord’s Perspective
By Sam Kokoszka The landlord-tenant relationship is at the core of the commercial leasing business. In an uncomplicated world, a landlord and a tenant would enter into a lease for [...]
Eighteen Dawda Mann Attorneys Named 2020 Top Lawyers by DBusiness Magazine
Eighteen Dawda Mann attorneys have been recognized by DBusiness Magazine as 2020 Top Lawyers in their respected legal practice areas. Published annually, DBusiness’ Top Lawyers list is a comprehensive ranking of attorneys from across [...]
Dawda Mann Welcomes Kathryn Kaleth
Kathryn Kaleth has joined Dawda Mann's growing team of attorneys. She will serve as an associate, focusing her practice primarily in the areas of real estate, business transactions and environmental [...]
Dawda Mann Attorneys Represent Alliance Benefit Group of Michigan in Merger with Sentinel Benefits & Financial Group
Dawda Mann attorneys Curt Mann, Chris Mann and Sam Kokoszka represented Alliance Benefit Group of Michigan, Inc. in their merger with Focus partner firm Sentinel Benefits & Financial group. [...]
Dawda Mann included in U.S. News & World Report, 2020 “Best Law Firms” list
Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler, PLC is proud to announce its inclusion in the U.S. News & World Report, 2020 “Best Law Firms” list. Firms included on the “Best Law [...]
October 21–27 is National Estate Planning Week
By Jeffrey D. Moss, Esq. While it is hard to believe, in 2008, Congress passed a resolution that designated the third week of October as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. [...]
Dawda Mann Welcomes Julie M. Hirsch as Newest Attorney
Julie M. Hirsch has joined Dawda Mann's growing team of attorneys. She will serve as a senior attorney, focusing her practice in the area of civil litigation. Hirsch has spent the [...]
15 Attorneys at Dawda Mann Honored as 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Fifteen attorneys at Dawda Mann have been named to the 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Additionally, Edward Dawda and John Mucha have been recognized on the Michigan Top [...]
