A Crisis is a Terrible Opportunity to Waste
The other day I read an interesting article about the United States Postal Services current money problems. Here are some of the problems that they …
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Non-Economic Damages in Tort: Real Property is Special
Under the common law systems that have developed in Great Britain and the United States, real property has been held in high esteem. Land, due to its uniqueness, and scarcity …
Non-Economic Damages in Tort: Real Property is Special Read MoreRemedy Without a Contract: Unjust Enrichment Part 2
In the previous installment of this two part series, we discussed the concept of unjust enrichment and under what circumstances it can be raised. Unjust enrichment is not available where …
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In his article “How Keeping Score Keeps you Accountable”, Mr. Moltz addresses the daily monitoring he must go through in light of his diabetes issue and uses his diabetes to …
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In this two part series we will discuss the contract remedy of unjust enrichment. This first installment will explain the basic concept of unjust enrichment. Part two will discuss how …
Remedy Without a Contract: Unjust Enrichment Part 1 Read MoreNew Developments in Landlord Premises Liability
In a recent decision, Bailey v. Schaff, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a landmark ruling concerning the obligations that landlords owe to persons on the landlord’s premises. The Court …
New Developments in Landlord Premises Liability Read MoreI Got A Quit Claim Deed, So I Own It, Right?
In Michigan, there are three general types of deeds that are used in real estate transactions: quit claim, covenant, and warranty. Each of these deeds has a different legal impact. …
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As I read the John Mariotti article “The Power And Danger Of Self Fulfilling Prophecies” I am reminded of a quote I read decades ago “Perception is a mirror not …
“Perception is a mirror not a fact” Read MoreCommercial Leases: Gross vs. Net
There are two general types of leases that you may encounter when leasing commercial property. One type of lease is generally referred to as a gross lease. The other type …
Commercial Leases: Gross vs. Net Read MoreMichigan Supreme Court Limits Employers’ Liability For Misconduct Of Employees
In good news for employers, the Michigan Supreme Court recently ruled that employers are no longer under the Michigan Civil Rights Act (MCRA) strictly liable for the intentional torts committed …
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