Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
This is the first article of a three-part series discussing the recent Michigan Court of Appeals decision in Young v Vandermeer, Docket No. 349093. In this case, Plaintiff submitted nine …
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Knowledge and Intent to Commit a Tort or Crime are Necessary Elements for a Civil Conspiracy Claim Read More
It has long been established that merchants (including bar/restaurant owners in this case) have a duty to use reasonable care to protect their identifiable invitees from the foreseeable criminal acts …
Michigan Court of Appeals Finds Bar has a Duty to Invitee Patrons Outside their Establishment Read MoreThe Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in Abramge v. Stryker, that a federal district court’s dismissal of a lawsuit for forum non conveniens was improper. Associação Brasileira De …
Defendant must show adequate alternative forum before trial court may dismiss a case for forum non conveniens Read More“A person who engages in a recreational activity is temporarily adopting a set of rules that define that particular pastime or sport. In many instances, the person is also suspending …
Court of Appeals Clarifies Standard of Care that Applies to Participants in Recreational Activities Read More