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Is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Right For You?

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When filing for personal bankruptcy, one of the first decisions is which chapter to file under. This decision can partially hinge on what possessions you want to retain, and how each chapter treats those possessions. An important possession for many is their vehicle, and each Chapter has very different consequences on retaining a vehicle. Chapter 13 is one option which allows for regular payments over a three or five-year plan, and allows the debtor to retain possessions, including a vehicle, du

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Subleasing—What are the Tenant’s Responsibilities?

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Before assigning property under a sublease, it is important to know what you, as a tenant, could be liable for. The first step for a tenant looking to sublease is to read the original lease from the landlord. This likely will have a lot of the information on what is and is not allowed in terms of subleasing. Usually, leases will say that a sublease must be done with the owner’s consent, according to the Michigan Legislature.

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What’s in a Name? – Making Sure Your Trade Name is Protected

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Your business’ name is one of your most important advertising tools. If you have recently started or are thinking of starting a business, you likely already know how important the name of your business is. But more than just creating a good first impression, a name must satisfy certain legal requirements. There are different issues involved at the various stages of choosing a name, registering a name, and defending a name.

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