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When There is No Timely Response Filed to a Motion, Does the Filing Party Win by Default?

When There is No Timely Response Filed to a Motion, Does the Filing Party Win by Default? If...

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Does Your Business License Shield You From Consumer Protection Lawsuits?

Does Your Business License Shield You From Consumer Protection Lawsuits? Many Michigan business owners assume that operating in...

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When Does an Expired License Become a Constitutional Problem?

When Does an Expired License Become a Constitutional Problem? Companies in licensed industries often treat their operating license...

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Can a New Court Decision Revive a Legal Claim You Let Expire?

Can a New Court Decision Revive a Legal Claim You Let Expire? Businesses that miss a filing deadline...

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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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When Does a Business Have a Protected Property Interest in a Municipal Approval?

What Creates a Protected Property Interest? Businesses often rely on assurances from city officials when planning major investments,...

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Economic Loss Doctrine: The Limits of Recovery in Commercial Disputes

How Far Does the Economic Loss Doctrine Reach in Commercial Transactions? When a product fails and causes damage...

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Trial Courts Must Grant Summary Disposition When the Facts Are Undisputed

In Rowland v. City of Detroit et al., the Court of Appeals held that trial courts are obligated...

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Demorest Law Firm Obtains $1.976 Million Verdict Against the City of Detroit

In a recent trial, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Demorest...

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Is Two-Party Consent Needed to Record a Conversation Under Michigan’s Eavesdropping Statute? The Jury is Still Out.

Traditionally, Michigan has been what’s referred to as a “one-party consent” state.  Should that change?  That’s the question...

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