Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Corporate Limited Liability Protections

Under Michigan law, corporations and limited liability companies (LLCs) are treated as separate and distinct entities or “persons.” Shareholders, owners, and members are presumably not liable for business obligations as a general rule. This enables business shareholders, owners, and members to be free from personal liability for business obligations, liabilities, and debts. However, there is

New State of Michigan Corporation Online Filing System

The State of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs recently announced the creation of a new Corporation Online Filing System (Online System) to be completed in the Spring of 2016. The Online System modernizes the State of Michigan’s Business Filing Network for all Michigan corporations, partnerships, and LLCs. Currently, Michigan businesses must physically mail

New Periodic Garnishment Legislation

Governor Rick Snyder recently signed into law Public Act 14 of 2015 with important changes to Michigan periodic garnishments, effective immediately. Periodic garnishments now remain in effect until the judgment balance is satisfied, rather than expiring every six months. Fees to employers increase from $6 to $35 per periodic garnishment. In addition, every six months

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