Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Agreements to toll the statute of limitations only apply to the claims of the parties to the agreement. That was the decision reached by the Michigan Court of Appeals in …
Tolling Agreement Not Applicable to Non-Parties Read MoreAs of January 1, 2014, the money judgment interest rate for the first half of 2014 will increase from 1.944% to 2.452%. A money judgment interest rate is a rate …
Increase in Money Judgment Interest Effective as of January 1, 2014 Read MoreThe Michigan Court of Appeals recently concluded that it is sufficient for a garnishee to claim a right to a setoff to deny a release of funds to a garnishor. …
How a Bank May Refuse to Garnish a Debtor’s Account Read MoreWhen determining whether to bring a claim against another party, it is first necessary to ensure that your potential claim is not barred by an applicable statute of limitations. Essentially, …
What Statute of Limitations Applies to Contracts for the Transfer of Property? Read MoreA forum selection provision in a contract requires all litigation to be handled in a specific court, or forum (e.g. the local county court or US District Court). This type …
Choice of Forum – Which Court Should You File In? Read MoreChoice of venue can have a profound impact on the rights afforded to your business and, importantly, the cost and complexity of resolving disputes. For example, in Drew, Cooper & …
Why Choice of Venue is Important Read MoreEmployers may want to have employees sign non-compete agreements in an effort to protect their trade secrets and other proprietary information. Michigan non-compete agreements can be an excellent way to protect …
Michigan Non-Compete Agreements Read MoreWith the rise in planned unit developments, condominiums, and newer large-scale subdivisions, deed restrictions are increasingly common. In fact, nearly 60 million people live in homes governed by deed restrictions. …
Michigan Court of Appeals Orders Family to Tear Down Home Read MoreIn a recent case, Rule v US Bank, the Michigan Court of Appeals declined to broaden the definition of “Owner” under MCL § 600.6023(1)(h). In 1999, the plaintiff, Wanda, became …
Michigan Court of Appeals Declines To Expand Definition of Owner Under Michigan Homestead Act Read MoreIn a recent decision, Bailey v. Schaff, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a landmark ruling concerning the obligations that landlords owe to persons on the landlord’s premises. The Court …
New Developments in Landlord Premises Liability Read More