by Ron Reynolds | Dec 12, 2023
Eminent Domain: What you need to know when the government targets your property for acquisition. What is Eminent Domain? Eminent Domain, also known as Condemnation, is the government’s power to involuntarily acquire private property from business and property owners,...
by Ben Hammond | Dec 7, 2023
The top 6 causes of construction disputes and how they are resolved In 2022, the cost of construction disputes in the United States totaled $42.8 million. Unfortunately, construction disputes are widespread due to the complexity of most projects and the involvement of...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Nov 15, 2023
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is a new law that was enacted by Congress in 2021, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, to reduce the use of shell companies for money laundering, terrorist financing and other illicit activities. The CTA requires...
by Aileen Leipprandt | Oct 7, 2023
New Ruling Brings Significant Changes to Michigan's Construction Lien Law Construction contracts can be verbal or written — either form is legally enforceable. However, a recent ruling from the Court of Appeals affirms that in residential construction, builders who...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Sep 25, 2023
On June 2, 2023, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council published an interim rule prohibiting the presence and use of the social media app TikTok and any successor application or service developed or owned by ByteDance Limited. This ban applies to federal...
by Ben Hammond | Jul 31, 2023
What is Succession Planning? Succession Planning is the process of identifying and developing internal personnel who have the potential to fill key leadership positions within an organization. It involves identifying the critical roles and functions within an...
by Ben Hammond | Jul 28, 2023
Here’s what you should know about 1031 Exchanges When you sell your business or investment real estate, capital gains taxes are payable on your profit and you will also have to pay additional taxes for depreciation recapture. These taxes substantially...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Feb 19, 2023
Attorney Jeremy Orenstein Joins the Hilger Hammond Law Firm Jeremy Orenstein comes to Hilger Hammond with a wide depth of experience from the Court of Appeals as well as experience as a civil litigator. Jeremy is well-versed in complex commercial cases, property...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Feb 19, 2023
Attorney Stacey Knowles Joins the Hilger Hammond Law Firm Attorney Stacey Knowles joins Hilger Hammond after her years of experience working for a title company and managing the real estate portfolio of a large insurance company. She is seasoned in commercial...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Sep 20, 2022
Lawyer Chad Antuma Joins Hilger Hammond Chad Antuma comes to Hilger Hammond, PC, with experience in complex multi-party litigation matters, including research, discovery, case development and strategy, and motion practice. Chad will be focusing his practice in the...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Jul 20, 2022
Attorney Ben Hammond Leadership Roles successfully completed One of our firm values is staying active within the Grand Rapids community, whether with industry organizations or the legal community. Our attorneys give presentations, attend events, and serve on boards to...
