Publications and Notes
Know Your Liability in Business. By Rob Powers, Spring 2009 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (May 25, 2009).
Take Steps to Protect Trade Secret. By Thomas Legault, Spring 2009 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (May 18, 2009).
Protecting Products is Crucial. By Shawn Goldman, Spring 2009 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (May 11, 2009).
Nonprofit Status Has Benefits. By Dustin Gibb, Spring 2009 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (May 4, 2009).
Charities Using Web More Often. By Peter Cummings, Spring 2009 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (April 27, 2009).
Downturn Can Boost Startups. By Dustin Daniels, Spring 2009 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (April 20, 2009).
Creating Structure is Crucial. By Carissa Chandler, Spring 2009 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (April 13, 2009).
Exposure Needn't Be Expensive By Brianne Burnett, Spring 2009 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (April 6, 2009).
What's the Deal? Get It In Writing By R.J. Miller, Spring 2009 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (March 30, 2009).
Nonprofits May Need to Reasses By Ryan Kiernan, Spring 2009 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (March 23, 2009).
On business: Adopt a governing document By Jon Clasing, Spring 2009 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (March 16, 2009).
Businesses face new Mich. tax By Chris Taylor, Fall 2008 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (February 16, 2009).
IRS 'gift' helpful for charities By Annie Sherzer, Fall 2008 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (February 9, 2009).
Internet age comes with benefits, obligations By R.J. Miller, Fall 2008 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (February 2, 2009).
Update your firm's articles By Ryan Kiernan, Fall 2008 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (January 19, 2009).
Lights, camera, tax credits for Mich. businesses By Reid Felsing, Fall 2008 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (December 29, 2008).
Company, product name key By Thomas Legault, Fall 2008 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (December 15, 2008).
Buy/sell agreement essential By Jon Clasing, Fall 2008 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (December 1, 2008).
Expansing business out of state requires paperwork. By Suzanne Wasner, Fall 2008 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (November 10, 2008).
Small Business Clinic to Help Clients - and itself - Go Green! By Meredith Sharp, Fall 2008 Resident Clinician. Published in Res Ipsa Loquitur, (November 2008).
Nonprofits, campaigns don't mix. By Brent Whitford, Fall 2008 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (October 13, 2008).
Nonprofits need to be licensed. By Tom Brady, Fall 2008 Resident Clinician. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (October 10, 2008).
Reduce liability of nonprofit volunteers. By Justin Sheehan, Spring 2008 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (April 28, 2008).
Be aware, tax-exempt requirements have changed. By Robert Rosin, Spring 2008 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (April 14, 2008).
Protect your Web property from Internet thieves. By Mohammed Khan, Spring 2008 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (April 7, 2008).
Businesses, check out fine print. By Aaron Beresh, Spring 2008 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (March 31, 2008).
Consider liability before profit-sharing agreement. By Kellen Kiley, Spring 2008 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (March 17, 2008).
Small businesses must know basic employment taxes. By Kimberly Goddard, Spring 2008 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (March 10, 2008).
Form raises solicitation options. By Angela Page, Fall 2007 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (February 25, 2008).
Mix of debt, equity best for businesses. By Connor Hetman, Fall 2007 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (February 11 2008).
Gather environmental info before buying property. By Jamie Janisch, Fall 2007 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (January 28, 2008).
Intellectual property rights critical to success. By Lisa Williams, Fall 2007 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (January 7, 2007).
Nonprofit lobbying made clear. By Tim Kelleher, Fall 2007 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (December 3, 2007).
Wait! Do you have a license for that? By Meredith Sharp, Fall 2007 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (November 19, 2007).
DBA's offer a way for entrepreneurs to get started. By Lawrence Elassal, 2006-2007 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (July 30, 2007).
Here are the steps to become a professional fundraiser. By Deborah Harper, Summer 2007 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (July 23, 2007).
'Millionaire' parties can aid nonprofits. By Jered Leo, Summer 2007 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (July 16, 2007).
Networks exist to make business dreams a reality. By Laquetta Jones, Spring 2007 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (June 25, 2007).
Small businesses can get free resources. By Tracy Chichester, Spring 2007 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (June 18, 2007).
New small businesses can compete in mid-Mich. By Jason Hees, Spring and Fall 2006 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (June 11, 2007).
Define company image by setting dress policy. By John Bell, Spring 2007 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (June 4, 2007).
Weigh pros, cons when considering a franchise. By Kristin Horton, Spring 2007 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (May 28, 2007).
Home repairs, remodeling may require permits. By Jacqueline Deluca, Spring 2007 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (April 23, 2007).
Estate planning important for business owners. By Richard Walker, 2006-2007 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (March 19, 2007).
Beware of pitfalls of a partnership. By Whitney Arnot, Fall 2006 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (January 8, 2007).
Nonprofits need to keep close watch on paperwork. By Kiran Brar, Fall 2006 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (November 6, 2006).
Leaving a business can be as important as starting it. By Richard Walker, Fall 2006 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (November 20, 2006).
Contractors differ from employees. By Jason Hees, Fall 2006 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (October 9, 2006).
Plans make a business successful. By Tenecia Ross, Summer 2006 Graduate Assistant, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (August 21, 2006).
Weigh your options for structuring. By Lawrence Elassal, Summer 2006 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (July 31, 2006).
Trademark registration helpful tool. By Thomas Wattles, Summer 2006 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (July 17, 2006).
Nonprofits subject to strict rules. By Camille Kam, Summer 2006 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Lansing State Journal, Business Weekly (July 3, 2006).
Keeping Tabs On Bob –What Employers Need to Know About Monitoring Employees. By Lindsay Dunphy, Spring 2006 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS, May 2006.
Between the Expanding Competition Gap. By Jason Hees, Spring 2006 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS, May 2006.
Are LEED Standards The New Black? By Natalie LaJoyce Johnson, 2005-06 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS, May 2006.
Start-Up Smarts: Productively Beginning Your Small Business. By Tenecia Ross, 2005-06 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Ingham County Bar Association BRIEFS, May 2006.
Sophisticated Websites are Possible for Small Businesses. By Michael McDermott Spring 2006 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in, Ingham County Legal News, Vol. 1, No. 36 (May 5, 2006).
LLC’s Make A Move On The Exchange. By Bill Bower, 2005-06 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Student Bar Association Res Ipsa Loquitur, April 2006.Also published in Michigan Lawyer’s Weekly, Vol. 20, No.3 (June 12, 2006).
Tremendous Tax Incentives - Start or Maintain a Business in a Renaissance Zone. By Rickard Norton, 2006-06 Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Ingham County Legal News, Vol. 1, No. 33 (April 14, 2006).
Open Source: A Potential Cost-Saver for Nonprofit Organizations. By Jeffrey Gerish, Resident Clinician, Michigan State University College of Law Small Business and Nonprofit Clinic. Published in Michigan Nonprofit Association Links Newsletter Volume 6, Number 10, December 2005/January 2006 edition.
