Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
The Michigan Court of Appeals decided an interesting procedural issue regarding the appeal of post-judgment orders awarding or denying attorney’s fees. In Mossing v. Demlow Products, Inc. (2010), the trial …
Separate Appeal of Attorney’s Fees and Costs Read MoreUnder Michigan law, a property’s taxable value is capped and may not increase by more than the rate of inflation until ownership of the property is transferred. However, there are …
Keeping Property Tax Values Capped Upon the Death of a Joint Tenant Read MoreThe Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (“CRA”), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, etc., does not apply to “ministerial” employees of religious organizations. The Michigan Court of …
Religion and Civil Rights Act Exception 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 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 MoreIn all aspects of business and contracting, but especially after a lawsuit has been filed or threatened, one party may approach the other party with a comprehensive release agreement as …
Don’t Sign Away Unrelated Rights on Release Agreements Read MoreUnless the parties agree otherwise, the Statute of Limitations for a breach of contract claim in Michigan is six years. However, the parties may agree by contract to a shorter …
Statute of Limitations Set by Contract Read MoreOn September 24, 2009, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an important decision on the rights of minority shareholders in Michigan corporations. The Michigan Business Corporation Act allows a minority …
Decision of Michigan Court of Appeals Expands Rights of Minority Shareholders Read More