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Articles 2 results
2.26.15
10.26.13
Dykema lawyers, William C. Lentine and Carl Rashid, Jr., co-authored an article, "Personal Property Tax Reform," that appears in the Fall 2013 issue of Michigan Tax Lawyer, a quarterly publication of…
Blog Posts 2 results
3.25.26
Supreme Court to Determine the Limits of State Powers in Tax Foreclosures
In Pung v. Isabella County (No. 25-95), the Supreme Court is considering whether the Takings Clause requires governments to compensate property owners based on the fair market value of their property…
1.31.24
Appeals of Classification of Cannabis Growing Real Property – Opportunity for Tax Savings
If you are interested in appealing your property classification, please contact Carl Rashid, Mark Magyar, Lance Boldrey, or John Fraser. Continue Reading
Events 2 results
11.29.18
The new Opportunity Zones incentive is the hottest topic in the real estate and investing industries right now. Join a panel of experts from Dykema and Plante Moran as they discuss this new program,…
11.27.18
The new Opportunity Zones incentive is the hottest topic in the real estate and investing industries right now. Join a panel of experts from Dykema and Plante Moran as they discuss this new program,…
Legal Alerts 8 results
3.01.21
On Thursday, February 25, 2021, a Federal Court Judge in the Eastern District of Texas sided with a group of landlords by holding that the eviction moratorium instituted by the Centers for Disease…
2.04.21
2021 Notice of Tax Assessments Will Be Issued in February
The 2021 tax assessment of real and personal property will be determined by local Assessors in February, at which time a Notice of Assessment will be issued and mailed to property owners. Property…
2.01.21
Leases often include language that gives a tenant the option to purchase the leased property during or at the end of the lease term. Michigan courts narrowly construe options, meaning that strict…
One Minute Matters Video Series 6 results
8.11.25
Did Texas Just Make It More Affordable to Own Property? (with Kacy Cigarroa)
How will Texas’s latest property tax reforms affect your business?From bigger homestead exemptions to a potential $250,000 personal property exemption, the 89th Legislative Session introduced major…
7.10.25
Did Michigan Just Lower the Bar for Environmental Hazard Disclosures? (with Todd Schebor)
A new ruling in Michigan could change what sellers are required to disclose when listing their property. The state’s Court of Appeals just held that contaminated groundwater—even if it hasn’t reached…
6.23.25
How Much Will Tariffs Add to Your Construction Costs? (with Dan Schairbaum)
How much will tariffs add to your construction costs?With 25% rates hitting key building materials like steel, brick, and lumber, developers can’t just plan for the usual delays and change orders…
Podcasts 3 results
2.22.24
Where does the money for affordable housing come from?
How do you bridge the gap between development costs and what low-income renters can afford? Among other sources, public funding efforts play a big role in ensuring access to safe and stable housing…
11.29.23
Tax Increment Financing: the funding tool spurring economic growth across the country
When a vacant, blighted, contaminated, or otherwise challenged property is redeveloped, it becomes more valuable–but where does this funding come from? In many cases, developers initiate a Tax…
11.29.23
What are we going to do with all this empty office space?
More than three years later, the pandemic continues to have a lasting impact on the commercial real estate market. Despite attempts from employers to get their staff back in the office, downtowns…
Press Mentions 13 results
7.03.23
Asel Lindsey Featured in Law.com's "How I Made Partner" Series
Asel Lindsey was featured in the Law.com article, "How I Made Partner: ‘Focus on Developing Technical Skills and Expertise in Your Practice Area,’ Says Asel M. Lindsey of Dykema Gossett."
2.22.22
Sam Kilberg was quoted in the MLive article, "What will replace shuttered movie theater near Ann Arbor? Plans for storage units get frosty reception." In the article, Kilberg pointed out that a self…
5.11.21
Robert Linton Discusses the Flexible Office Space Market in GlobeSt.com
Robert Linton, Chicago-based Member and Leader of Dykema’s Real Estate Practice Group, was quoted in the GlobeSt.com article, “An Oversaturated Flex Space Market Could Easily Deflate.”
Press Releases 15 results
2.23.26
Sherrie Farrell and Rochelle Lento Named 2026 “Notable Women in Law” by Crain’s Detroit Business
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that Sherrie Farrell and Rochelle Lento have been recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business as 2026 “Notable Women in Law.” Each honoree is…
11.06.25
Dykema Receives 14 National Rankings and 158 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2026
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 14 practice areas in the 2026 Best Law Firms list and received a total of 158 metropolitan rankings…
8.19.25
53 Dykema Attorneys Named to 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 29 of its attorneys from the firm’s Michigan offices—and from multiple practice areas—were named to the 2025 Super Lawyers list by Michigan…
Speaking Engagements 1 result
8.16.22
Carl Rashid to Moderate Tax Session in MICPA Conference
Carl Rashid will serve as moderator in the session, “Ask the Experts: Personal & Real Property Tax Issues,” at the MICPA Small Firm Practitioners Conference. The conference will take place August 16…
Webinars 2 results
1.11.24
SBM Cannabis Law Section Webinar on Property Classification
Mark Magyar and Carl Rashid served as featured presenters for "State Bar of Michigan (SBM) Cannabis Law Section Webinar on Property Classification," which took place on January 11, 2024.
10.20.20
Steven Mroczkowski and Susan Ruddy, attorneys in Dykema's Chicago office, will serve as featured speakers for the webinar, “Whose Lien Is It Anyway? Rights, Remedies, and Priority of Liens on Tenant…
