Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
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 MoreIn 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 MoreA taxpayer is subject to penalties and interest for failing to file a Michigan tax return or pay Michigan tax on time. The penalties are 5% of the amount of …
New Michigan Tax Amnesty Law Read MoreOver the past several months, we have posted updates about the Lake Michigan Asian carp dispute. This week, a federal judge in Chicago is hearing expert testimony regarding the reliability …
Another Update on the Asian Carp Dispute Read MoreFor 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 MoreOver the past several months, we have posted updates about the Lake Michigan Asian carp dispute. This week, five states – Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin – filed a …
Update on the Asian Carp Dispute Read MoreClick here to access a new article from our Tax Attorney Stephen Dunn. The article discusses IRS Audits.
Forbes.com Article From Stephen J. Dunn 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 MoreProperty owners are often asked to grant utility easements to utility companies for the construction and maintenance of overhead electric, telephone and cable television lines and underground electric, water, and …
Before You Grant An Easement, Know What You Are Giving Away Read More