Toxic Waste
I love this time of the year perhaps more than any other. From a business perspective we have moved well into our “busy season”, which actually starts during the third …
Toxic Waste Read MoreAuthor: Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney
Tax Filing to be Delayed for Some Taxpayers
The IRS has issued Information Release (IR-2011-1) that specifies taxpayers with the following issues need to wait until mid to late February to file their 2010 individual income tax returns. …
Tax Filing to be Delayed for Some Taxpayers Read MoreNon-Compete Agreements: An Important Business Tool
In the high stakes business world, non-compete agreements are an important tool for businesses to protect their client lists, goodwill, and pricing models. Without a strong non-compete agreement, losing a …
Non-Compete Agreements: An Important Business Tool Read MoreCourt of Appeals Interprets the Judgment Lien Creditor Act
A recent case decided by the Michigan Court of Appeals addressed the issue of whether a “judgment lien survives and can be foreclosed on after the judgment debtor’s conveyance of …
Court of Appeals Interprets the Judgment Lien Creditor Act Read MoreUpdate: Seventh Day Adventist Trademark Dispute
On August 25, 2010, we posted an article about a trademark dispute between the Seventh Day Adventists and Walter McGill and the Creation 7th Day Adventist Church. In that blog …
Update: Seventh Day Adventist Trademark Dispute Read MoreNew Law on Broker’s Commercial Real Estate Liens
In early October 2010, Governor Granholm signed into law the Commercial Real Estate Broker’s Lien Act (the “Act”). The intent of the Act is to remedy the concerns of commercial …
New Law on Broker’s Commercial Real Estate Liens Read MoreFailure to Disclose Environmental Contamination Can Void the Sale or Lease of Property
In 1031 Lapeer L.L.C. v. Rice, the defendant sought to lease a gas station to the plaintiff for a period of ten years. The defendant knew that the property was …
Failure to Disclose Environmental Contamination Can Void the Sale or Lease of Property Read MoreContractual Right to Attorney’s Fees – Court Must Analyze Fees to Determine Whether they are Reasonable
In Michigan, as a general rule, attorney’s fees are not recoverable unless “expressly allowed by statute, court rule, common-law exception, or contract.” Agreements between parties may expressly provide that in …
Contractual Right to Attorney’s Fees – Court Must Analyze Fees to Determine Whether they are Reasonable Read MoreMichigan Court of Appeals Defines the Word “Reimburse” Broadly
What does the word “reimburse” mean? That was the issue recently decided by the Michigan Court of Appeals, in Grosse Isle Twp. V. Grosse Isle Bridge Co. In this case, …
Michigan Court of Appeals Defines the Word “Reimburse” Broadly Read MoreCase Evaluation Sanctions and the Interest of Justice Exception
Case evaluation is a process in Michigan to attempt to settle cases before trial. The court rules require the parties to submit written and oral statements of their positions to …
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