Liability For Sports Injuries
In 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 …
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Can An Employer Fire An Employee By Accepting a Resignation?
The 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 MoreWhat Are the Duties of the Insurance Agent Regarding Coverage and Premiums?
The 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 MoreOne Contract or Two?
When 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 MoreNew Calculation of Interest Rates on Judgments
The 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 MoreEnforcing the Right of First Refusal
A 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 MoreMichigan Supreme Court Allows Detroit Public Schools to Keep Funds Collected through Unauthorized Tax Levy
The 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 MoreMichigan Consumer Protection Act Does Not Provide Protection for Businesses that are Consumers
The 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 MoreCheck your Arbitration Agreement
Many 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 MoreAttorney’s Signature Creates Binding Settlement
You might think that the settlement of a lawsuit requires the signature of the client. That is not the case under this Michigan Court Rules. A settlement may be enforced …
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