Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
In Leonor v. Provident Life and Accident Co., at al, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that an insured was entitled to total disability benefits even though he was …
Total Disability Benefits Allowed to Insured Who Was Still Able to Perform Some of the Important Duties of his Occupation Read MoreThe Americans with Disability Act (“ADA”) prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Under …
Employers Not Necessarily Required to Allow Disabled Workers to Work From Home Read MoreWinning a lawsuit is only half the battle. Sometimes the most difficult part of a lawsuit is recovering the judgment. Often, a debtor will make recovery of a judgment very …
Debtor’s tax declarations may aid in recovering a judgment Read MoreIn the recent case, Rieth-Riley Construction Co., Inc. v Ecopath Contracting LLC, the Michigan Court of Appeals highlighted the importance of being specific in drafting contract terms. In that case, …
Specific Details Can Be Important in Contract Drafting Read MoreIn Howard & Howard, PLLC v. Jabour, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that a receiver is not personally responsible for attorney fees incurred by the receivership estate. In doing …
Michigan Court of Appeals: Receiver not Personally Liable for Attorney Fees Read MoreEmployee handbooks are important to businesses. Not only do they set forth expectations between the employer and employee, they protect employers. Clear policies and procedures can prevent liability and limit …
Employee Handbook May Minimize the Chance of Litigation Read MoreThe Michigan Court of Appeals in Johnny’s – Livonia, Inc. v. Laurel Park Retail Properties, LLC (Case # 12-012704-CZ, decided May 19, 2015) recently held that a party to a …
Integration Clause Does Not Bar Evidence of Fraud Read MoreGenerally in contracts, when a person is acting as an agent for a disclosed principal, the agent will not become a party to the contract and will not be personally …
Importance of Establishing Principal-Agent Relationship in Contracts Read MoreWhen drafting a contract, you should be sure to include the names of all parties to the contract, especially where parent entities are involved. This is important in case of …
Importance of Naming Parent Company in Contract Read MoreAdverse possession and acquiescence are both ways that a person can get title to property held by someone else by occupying that property. The Court of Appeals in Haynes v. …
Property Owner May Not Gain Land in Public Road Right of Way by Adverse Possession Read More