Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
For many years, the Michigan Supreme Court protected the rights of property owners to extract natural resources from their property. In Michigan, this often involves sand or gravel pits, timber, …
Michigan Supreme Court Fundamentally Changes Law On Extraction Of Natural Resources Read MoreIn a recent decision the Michigan Court of Appeals considered the liability of an arena and an opposing player for an injury in a soccer game. (Click here to view …
Liability For Sports Injuries Read MoreThe Michigan Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion that will make employers think twice about resignation procedures for employees. In Robbins v. Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians …
Can An Employer Fire An Employee By Accepting a Resignation? Read MoreThe Michigan Court of Appeals has just issued a ruling that describes the duties and responsibilities of not only insurance agents, but also the insured. In General Agency Company v. …
What Are the Duties of the Insurance Agent Regarding Coverage and Premiums? Read MoreWhen will a Court treat two separate written contracts as a single agreement? In Johandes v Crowell (Click here for a PDF), decided by the Michigan Court of Appeals on …
One Contract or Two? Read MoreThe Michigan Court of Appeals has issued a decision that changes the way interest is calculated on every single Judgment issued by a Michigan Court. Under Michigan Law, interest accrues …
New Calculation of Interest Rates on Judgments Read MoreA tenant of real estate often wants the right to purchase the property if the landlord decides to sell. One common technique is to have the landlord grant the tenant …
Enforcing the Right of First Refusal Read MoreThe Michigan Supreme Court’s March 30, 2010 ruling in favor of the Detroit Public Schools (DPS) allows DPS to keep millions of dollars that DPS collected improperly, by continuing to …
Michigan Supreme Court Allows Detroit Public Schools to Keep Funds Collected through Unauthorized Tax Levy Read MoreThe Michigan Consumer Protection Act provides consumers with protection against many unfair business practices. However, the Act only applies to “the conduct of a business providing goods, property or service …
Michigan Consumer Protection Act Does Not Provide Protection for Businesses that are Consumers Read MoreMany companies, concerned about the cost and timeliness of court litigation, have adopted policies requiring that disputes with discharged employees must be submitted to arbitration. The employee agrees to the …
Check your Arbitration Agreement Read More