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Communication Impediment Designation Goes into Effect in Michigan to Help Residents Communicate with Law Enforcement Officials

- by Joseph DeFever

Getting stopped by a law enforcement official can be a stressful event, even when it is only a minor traffic violation. It is even more stressful for those with conditions …

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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that a Party Can be Held Liable for a Fraudulent Misrepresentation Made by a Third Party

- by Joseph DeFever

This is the third article of a three-part series discussing the Michigan Court of Appeals decision in Young v Vandermeer, Docket No. 349093. In this case, Plaintiff submitted nine claims …

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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Shareholder Oppression Statute Protects All Shareholders, Not Just Minority Shareholders

- by Joseph DeFever

This is the second article of a three-part series discussing the Michigan Court of Appeals decision in Young v Vandermeer, Docket No. 349093. In this case, Plaintiff submitted nine claims …

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Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Knowledge and Intent to Commit a Tort or Crime are Necessary Elements for a Civil Conspiracy Claim

- by Joseph DeFever

This is the first article of a three-part series discussing the recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision in Young v Vandermeer, Docket No. 349093. In this case, Plaintiff submitted nine …

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Is Two-Party Consent Needed to Record a Conversation Under Michigan’s Eavesdropping Statute? The Jury is Still Out.

- by Derek Mullins

Traditionally, Michigan has been what’s referred to as a “one-party consent” state.  Should that change?  That’s the question that was put to the Michigan Supreme Court earlier this year.  Unfortunately, …

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