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The Michigan Construction Lien Act states that each contractor, subcontractor, supplier or laborer who provides an improvement to real property has a construction lien upon the interest of the owner or lessee who contracted for the improvement of the real property....

Not every copyright belongs to the individual who may have created—in the common sense of the word—the work.  In some scenarios, a copyright may actually belong to an employer or a party that contracted for the creation of the work.  This is referred to as a...

On March 17, 2017, athleticwear mogul Adidas filed suit against California-based clothier Juicy Couture alleging, inter alia, breach of contract and trademark infringement.  See generally, Adidas Complaint.   Adidas argued that since as early...

When initiating a lawsuit against an out-of-state defendant in a Sixth Circuit federal court, one of the key essential issues which must be considered by a plaintiff is whether the federal court has jurisdiction over the out-of-state defendant.   For a federal...

The duty of care you owe to someone on your property is largely based on that individual’s status.  Salazar v. Bowerman, No. 223121, 2001 Mich. App. LEXIS 431 (Ct. App. May 22, 2001).  If someone enters your land without your consent, they are considered a...

Creditors of one spouse cannot attach property owned by spouses in tenancy by the entirety to satisfy a debt of the spouse.   When a husband and wife take title to real property together as co-owners, the state of Michigan presumes a tenancy by the entirety....

When deciding whether to initiate arbitration proceedings with the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”), one of the key and essential issues which must be considered by the filing party is whether a valid, enforceable arbitration agreement exists.   Under...

Generally, there are procedural mechanisms in place to ensure that all relevant information, not subject to a legitimate legal privilege, is discoverable during litigation.  These procedures vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but they are often very similar....

When creating a new business entity, part of the consideration is what type of entity to choose is based on the tax consequences. If selling the company later is a possibility, the tax consequences of an exit strategy are important and could make a large impact upon...

A company may need additional funds, and one option as an owner is contributing funds in the form of debt and promissory notes, instead of equity.  Some of the benefits of contributing funds as debt instead of equity are the interest paid can be treated as...