Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Over 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 MoreA $14.9 Million verdict was recently overturned by the Michigan Supreme Court. The Supreme Court determined that there was error on part of the trial judge in the jury selection …
Jury Selection – Judge’s Attempt to Ensure Racially Proportionate Jury Found Invalid Read MoreNon-compete agreements offer protection to employers after the separation of an employer and employee. This protection is limited, as courts strictly construe the terms of non-compete agreements. In Michigan, non-compete …
Employers – Save Future Headaches: Address Social-Media Networking in Non-Competes Now! Read MoreA recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision, Alberto v. Toyota Motor Corp., held that two high-level executives at Toyota Motor Corporation were not required to give depositions. The dispute in …
Michigan Court of Appeals Extends Apex Deposition Rule to High-Ranking Corporate Officials Read MoreThe Michigan Arbitration Act (MAA) often provides an efficient alternative to traditional civil litigation. Parties arbitrate their claims before either a single arbitrator or a panel of arbitrators. Once a …
So you Win an Arbitration Award and the Defendant Refuses to Pay, Now What? Read MoreUnmarried cohabitants living together need to use caution when spending time or money on improving “shared” property. A recent opinion by the Michigan Court of Appeals, Williams v. Hartley, left …
Unmarried and Living Together? Expect Nothing Unless you Contract! 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 MoreHere are some of the major provisions that will affect most taxpayers starting in 2011: Employers will be required to report the value of your health insurance coverage on your …
Obama Care Provisions Effective 2011 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 More