Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
In the recent case, Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. v Ecopath Contracting LLC, the Michigan Court of Appeals highlighted the importance of being specific in drafting contract terms. In that case, …
Specific Details Can Be Important in Contract Drafting Read MoreIn Howard & Howard, PLLC v. Jabour, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that a receiver is not personally responsible for attorney fees incurred by the receivership estate. In doing …
Michigan Court of Appeals: Receiver not Personally Liable for Attorney Fees Read MoreThe Michigan Supreme Court recently reversed a ruling in the Michigan Court of Appeals, finding that a law firm that represented itself could not collect attorney fees as a sanction. …
No attorney fees to law firm that represented itself Read MoreEmployee handbooks are important to businesses. Not only do they set forth expectations between the employer and employee, they protect employers. Clear policies and procedures can prevent liability and limit …
Employee Handbook May Minimize the Chance of Litigation Read MoreThe Michigan Court of Appeals in Johnny’s – Livonia, Inc. v. Laurel Park Retail Properties, LLC (Case # 12-012704-CZ, decided May 19, 2015) recently held that a party to a …
Integration Clause Does Not Bar Evidence of Fraud Read MoreIn a recent case, Donald Yeager v. FirstEnergy Generation Corporation, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals held that an employer is not required to accommodate an employee’s religious beliefs if …
Employers Not Required to Accommodate Employee’s Religious Beliefs When Doing So Violates Federal Law Read MoreIn the recent unpublished case, Town Center Flats, LLC v. Shelby Township, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that courts are authorized to enforce deed restrictions on property, but townships are not. …
Townships Not Authorized to Enforce Deed Restrictions Read MoreOn November 7, 2014, Judge Rhodes confirmed the City of Detroit’s Eighth Amended Plan for the Adjustment of Debts. This decision resulted in the severe reduction of many creditors’ claims …
Judge Rhodes Specifically Excludes Demorest Law Firm Clients’ Claims From Discharge in Bankruptcy Read MoreParties to a contract may agree in that contract to arbitration. Where a valid arbitration agreement is found in a contract, the parties must first bring any legal claims they …
Court of Appeals Rejects “Contagion Theory” of Arbitration – Can’t Be Forced To Arbitrate Claims You Did Not Agree to Arbitrate Read MoreIdeally, the terms of an agreement will be found in one-concise writing, where the parties’ intentions and responsibilities are clear. However, ideal situations do not always occur, and sometimes (either …
Consistency Key When Multiple Documents Make Up Agreement Read More