11/11/2023, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm: Tax Symposium Webinar
Thirty-Second Annual Tax Symposium
A Picture May Say 1,000 Words, But a Thumbs-Up Emoji Can Say “I Agree” to the Terms of a Contract, According to a Canadian Court
In a case with implications for anyone who uses emojis, a Canadian court recently ruled that a thumbs-up emoji in a text message can form the basis of a legally binding contract.
Your Trust Is a Great Estate Planning Vehicle, but if You Fail to Transfer Your Assets to It, Any Benefits Could Wind Up in the Ditch
Establishing a trust is one thing; transferring assets into it is another. And if you don't do the latter, the former won't be worth the paper it's printed on, as a recent case shows.
Life Lessons Learned Along the Way: A Storied Quest for Stories
“Law is a lot more than words you put in a book, or judges or lawyers or sheriffs you hire to carry it out.
Holy Accommodations – The Supreme Court Expands Employers’ Duty to Religious Employees
At Maddin Hauser, I have the good fortune of working for an employer who understands, respects and accommodates
Michigan Supreme Court Holds That Building Code Violations Do Not Constitute “Encumbrances” Under a Warranty Deed
In a long-awaited decision, the Michigan Supreme Court reversed an appellate court decision and held that an undiscovered building code violation does not constitute an encumbrance under a warranty deed.