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What is an Unjust Enrichment Claim, and When is it Barred?

What is an Unjust Enrichment Claim, and When is it Barred? Unjust enrichment is not a contract claim...

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Spending an Overpayment Doesn’t Defeat an Unjust Enrichment Claim

Can You Recover an Overpayment That’s Already Been Spent? Suppose you discover that a vendor, a utility, or...

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Can Federal Law Block a Fraud Claim in a State-Legal Cannabis Deal?

Can Federal Law Block a Fraud Claim in a State-Legal Cannabis Deal? Cannabis businesses operate legally throughout Michigan,...

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Can a Nonsignatory be Bound by a Forum-Selection Clause?

What You Should Know About Forum-Selection Clauses and Nonsignatories: Forum-selection clauses are a staple of commercial contracts, dictating...

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What Does “Integration” Mean in Your Employment Agreement?

  What is an Integration Clause in an Employment Agreement? An integration clause, sometimes called a merger clause,...

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Think Before You Sign: The Broad Reach of Settlement Agreements

What should you know before signing a settlement agreement? When settling a legal dispute, many people don’t realize...

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Are Email Agreements Binding Even with Disclaimers?

According to the Court of Appeals and the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), an email can bind you...

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Severing Contractual Provisions – Behavior and Language Intertwined

Contracts in the US typically included language regarding severability of provisions in the event a court, or arbitrator...

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Employee Handbooks Are Not Contracts in the Eyes of the Law

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan recently ruled, consistent with many prior decisions, that...

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FTC’s Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements Vacated, Trump Administration Freezes Appeals

As previously discussed, on May 7, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued its final rule on non-compete...

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