Year: 2015

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Integration Clause Does Not Bar Evidence of Fraud

The Michigan Court of Appeals in Johnny’s – Livonia, Inc. v. Laurel Park Retail Properties, LLC (Case #...

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New Law Allows Eviction Notices To Be Sent By Email

Governor Snyder recently signed a bill into law that will allow landlords to send eviction notices to tenants...

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New Laws Seek To Shield Employers (Somewhat) From Burdensome Wage Garnishment Orders

Governor Snyder recently signed Public Acts 14 & 15 of 2015 into law, amending Michigan’s wage garnishment statutes...

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Importance of Establishing Principal-Agent Relationship in Contracts  

Generally in contracts, when a person is acting as an agent for a disclosed principal, the agent will...

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Michigan Companies Listed as Best Places to Work by Fortune Magazine

Recently, Fortune Magazine published a list of the 100 best companies to work for. Four Michigan companies made...

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Are Your Workers Employees or Contractors? The Wrong Label Can Be Costly.

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Keller v. Miri Microsystems, LLC, No. 14-1439 (6th Cir. 2015) clarified...

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Employers Not Required to Accommodate Employee’s Religious Beliefs When Doing So Violates Federal Law  

In a recent case, Donald Yeager v. FirstEnergy Generation Corporation, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals held that...

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Importance of Naming Parent Company in Contract

When drafting a contract, you should be sure to include the names of all parties to the contract,...

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The Importance of an Attorney Fee Provision in Contracts

In Michigan, attorney fees are generally not recoverable as either costs or damages unless they are expressly authorized...

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Only A Few Tickets Left For Winter Taste of Dearborn Next Week

Tickets are almost sold out for Winter Taste of Dearborn which is set to take place next Tuesday...

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