October 11, 2016
The Michigan Condominium Act was enacted in 1978 and is now over thirty-five years old. While significant amendments were made to the Michigan Condominium Act in 2001 and 2002, the Michigan Condominium Act does not currently meet the needs of various stakeholders as it is outdated and disorganized. In 2015 and 2016, the Michigan Legislature introduced five (5) bills that…
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July 21, 2016
The Michigan Court of Appeals concluded that the trial court correctly set aside the judgment of foreclosure as it was void as a matter of law. Specifically, the judgment could not have prospective application as it attempted to divide the limited common element garages from the units, which was not allowed pursuant to MCL 559.137(5). Accordingly, Michigan condominium associations should…
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July 19, 2016
Pokémon Go is different than many mobile games as it allows players to capture, battle and train virtual creatures called "Pokémon" who appear on mobile device screens as though they existed in the real world. Pokémon Go makes use of the GPS and camera in a mobile device and requires players to travel to various locations, which may include homes…
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May 20, 2016
I am honored to receive an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell based upon peer review. The Martindale-Hubbell peer review ratings attest to a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics and reflects the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and Judiciary. The AV Preeminent rating is the highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that the lawyer’s reviewed peers rank him or her…
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April 27, 2016
I am honored to serve on the host committee to re-elect Justice David Vivano and Justice Joan Larsen to the Michigan Supreme Court. They have served the State of Michigan well and are model examples of jurists. A kickoff event will be held to support their re-election campaign on Thursday, May 5, 2016, at Antonio Cucina Italiana, 2220 North Canton Road, Canton, Michigan,…
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April 12, 2016
As April 15th approaches, many Michigan residents are reviewing various sources of gross income, tax credits and tax deductions in order to prepare individual or joint income tax returns. In addition to personal income taxes, newer directors may be unaware that their condominium or homeowners’ association is also required to file federal income taxes on an annual basis. For the…
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