The IRS Is Replacing First Time Abate With Automatic Penalty Relief
On July 8, 2026, the Internal Revenue Service announced the Automatic Exemption from Penalty (AEP), a systemic administrative relief program that will replace First Time Abate (FTA), the agency's [...]
Your Estate Plan Is Not Your Business Succession Plan
The owner of a precision machining company outside Detroit had done everything his advisors told him to do. He had a will, a revocable trust, beneficiary designations on every [...]
What a Band 1 Ranking Actually Means
Business owners selecting outside counsel face an information problem. Nearly every law firm describes itself in the same terms: experienced, responsive, sophisticated, client-focused. The language is interchangeable because it [...]
Dawda PLC Attorneys Recognized Among 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
We are proud to announce that eighteen of the firm's attorneys have been named to the 2026 Michigan Super Lawyers list, and four have been recognized as 2026 Michigan [...]
Five Environmental Compliance Failures That Expose Your Business to Regulatory Liability
The Risk You Are Not Watching Closely Enough Your business may be carrying a significant legal liability right now, and its origin may have nothing to do with your [...]
Dawda PLC Attorneys Recognized in Inaugural Legal 500 US Elite Rankings
Dawda PLC is pleased to announce that Edward C. Dawda and Marc K. Salach have been recognized in Legal 500's inaugural US Elite rankings for Corporate and M&A in [...]
Dawda PLC Attorneys Recognized in DBusiness Magazine’s 2026 Top Lawyers
We are pleased to announce that 21 Dawda PLC attorneys have been selected for inclusion in DBusiness Magazine's 2026 Top Lawyers list, representing eight distinct practice areas and [...]
IRS Paper Check Prohibition Now in Effect: What Taxpayers Need to Know
Effective October 1, 2025 The Internal Revenue Service has implemented a significant procedural change affecting all taxpayers, fiduciaries, and estates: as of October 1, 2025, the IRS no longer [...]
Dawda Attorneys Receive Prestigious Recognition in 2026 Best Lawyers in America
We are pleased to announce that 21 Dawda attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, representing 38 distinct practice area [...]
Dawda Attorneys Achieve Exceptional Recognition in 2025 Super Lawyers Lists
We're proud to announce that 22 Dawda attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists—a testament to our firm's commitment to excellence [...]
Dawda PLC Member Erin Bowen Welch Named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 Influential Women of Law
Dawda PLC is pleased to announce that Erin Bowen Welch, a Member of our Real Estate Practice Group, has been selected as an honoree for Michigan Lawyers Weekly's [...]
Why Mediation Should Be Your First Choice for Business Disputes
Business disputes are a fact of life in today's business environment. Contract disagreements, construction delays, real estate conflicts, and partnership disputes can drain resources, damage relationships, and distract from [...]
Dawda PLC and Edward Dawda Receive Recognition in Chambers and Partners’ Prestigious Global Legal Rankings
Dawda PLC is pleased to announce the continued recognition of our Founding Member, Edward Dawda, who maintains his distinguished Band 1 ranking in Chambers and Partners' 2025 legal directory. [...]
Dawda PLC’s John Mucha III Receives Prestigious Litigation Excellence Award
Dawda PLC is proud to announce that John Mucha III, a distinguished Member of our firm, has been honored with the Litigation Excellence Award from the State Bar of [...]
Major Changes to Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements
In a significant development for corporate compliance, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an interim final rule that fundamentally alters the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements [...]
Michigan’s Earned Sick Time Act: Compliance Alert for Employers
We have received a lot of questions about Michigan's newly implemented Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), which took effect on February 21, 2025. This significant legislative development warrants immediate [...]
Embracing Evolution: Dawda Marks Three Decades of Legal Excellence with Refined Brand Identity
As we commemorate our 30th anniversary serving the Michigan business community and beyond, we are pleased to introduce a refined expression of our identity that honors our heritage while [...]
Dawda Attorneys Named Among DBusiness Top Lawyers 2025
We're pleased to announce that 21 Dawda attorneys have been recognized in DBusiness Magazine's 2025 Top Lawyers list. This prestigious recognition reflects our firm's commitment to excellence across multiple [...]
Dawda Attorneys Shine in 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers Rankings
We're proud to announce that 21 Dawda attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists—a testament to our firm's commitment to excellence and [...]
Key Considerations for Outdoor Seating Areas In Commercial Leases
This article was first published in the SBM Real Property Law Section E-Newsletter and was written by Todd A. Schafer One element of the landlord tenant relationship that has [...]
