Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
When contracting with a municipality, it is critical that the non-municipal party complete its due diligence. Although the law generally provides a number of rules to help parties harmed by …
Beware of Improper Approval of Contract When Dealing With A Municipality Read MoreWhere your business has open accounts with customers, it is important that any attempts at collecting payment be made timely. Although the normal rule allows breach of contract actions to …
Payments on Open Accounts for the Sale of Goods are Subject to the 4 Year Statute of Limitations Read MoreIn a recent decision handed down by the Michigan Supreme Court, Miller-Davis Co. v. Ahrens Construction, Inc., the court ruled that Michigan’s six-year statute of limitations for breach of contract, …
Statute of Repose Does Not Apply to Breach of Contract Claims 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 MoreMany contracts have default provisions. These provisions set forth what actions or inaction must occur for a party to default under the Agreement and for the non-defaulting party to be …
Effective Cross Default Provisions Read MoreContrary to popular belief, employers are not obligated to provide severance pay upon an employee’s termination of employment due to a layoff. If an employer does choose to provide severance …
What You Need to Know About Severance Agreements Read MoreSometimes it’s easier to agree to something verbally, rather than put the agreement in writing. This is not usually a good business practice, however, because many problems can arise from …
Always Get it in Writing… Understanding the Statute of Frauds Read MoreIn a previous article we had examined the fact that the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the common law principle that contract provisions that shorten the statutory period for bringing …
A Contract Could Effect Damages in a Lawsuit Read MoreIf you are purchasing a Michigan business, then you need to be aware of Section 22 of the Michigan Employment Securing Act. If you are not aware of how Section …
Business Purchasers: Beware of Seller’s Michigan Unemployment Tax Experience Account Read More