Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
It is a general rule of construction that changes in the law subsequent to the execution of a contract are not deemed to become part of the agreement unless its …
The Importance of Anticipating Changes in the Law When Forming an Agreement Read MoreIf you are a Michigan homeowner who has recently purchased another home and you are unable to sell your old Michigan home, Michigan law may provide some relief. Michigan homeowners …
Attention Homeowners: Michigan’s Homestead Exemption Act Read MoreThe other day I read an interesting article about the United States Postal Services current money problems. Here are some of the problems that they …
A Crisis is a Terrible Opportunity to Waste Read MoreUnder the common law systems that have developed in Great Britain and the United States, real property has been held in high esteem. Land, due to its uniqueness, and scarcity …
Non-Economic Damages in Tort: Real Property is Special Read MoreIn the previous installment of this two part series, we discussed the concept of unjust enrichment and under what circumstances it can be raised. Unjust enrichment is not available where …
Remedy Without a Contract: Unjust Enrichment Part 2 Read MoreIn this two part series we will discuss the contract remedy of unjust enrichment. This first installment will explain the basic concept of unjust enrichment. Part two will discuss how …
Remedy Without a Contract: Unjust Enrichment Part 1 Read MoreAs I read the John Mariotti article “The Power And Danger Of Self Fulfilling Prophecies” I am reminded of a quote I read decades ago “Perception is a mirror not …
“Perception is a mirror not a fact” Read MoreIn good news for employers, the Michigan Supreme Court recently ruled that employers are no longer under the Michigan Civil Rights Act (MCRA) strictly liable for the intentional torts committed …
Michigan Supreme Court Limits Employers’ Liability For Misconduct Of Employees Read MoreLast week I brought my iPad with me to the State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section’s Summer Conference. It was the first opportunity I had to use the …
iPad: Not Just For Games and Netflix Read MoreLast week, Governor Snyder signed a new law permitting certain liquor licensees to apply for and obtain a new “catering permit” (MCL 436.1547). The catering permit allows existing licensees to …
New “Catering Permit” for Liquor License Holders Read More