Your business’ name is one of your most important advertising tools. If you have recently started or are thinking of starting a business, you likely already know how important the name of your business is. But more than just creating a good first impression, a name...
Before assigning property under a sublease, it is important to know what you, as a tenant, could be liable for. The first step for a tenant looking to sublease is to read the original lease from the landlord. This likely will have a lot of the information on what is...
Good news for companies that have recently bought or are considering buying another company: the Sixth Circuit recently ruled that successor companies may not be held liable for the predecessor company’s product defects. In Holland v. FCA U.S., LLC, No. 15-4367 (6th...
Knowing the law of adverse possession is necessary for Michigan land owners to avoid possession by trespassers and potential litigation. Adverse possession is a legal concept allowing a trespasser to gain legal possession of your land without your permission....
In December of 2015, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure were amended. Many of the changes had implications for eDiscovery and electronically stored information (“ESI”). Of particular significance, Rule 37(e) was amended to address sanctions in the event that...
Many businesses have employees and independent contractors who earn part or all of their compensation by way of commission. In many cases these commissions are paid based upon a percentage of the gross sales obtained by the employee. All too often small businesses...
As the exponential growth of technology and computing power continues, the law frequently finds itself playing “catch-up”. This is especially true in areas surrounding eDiscovery and electronically stored information (“ESI”). In December 2015, the Federal Rules of...
Nearly every successful business will decide at some point that the time is right to expand. For most, this will mean a need to search for a new source of capital. Whether your business is borrowing from a financing seller, bank or a credit union, you may be required...
As the weather in Michigan swings wildly from mild Spring-like afternoons to frigid Arctic blasts, everyone knows how quickly roads, driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks can become treacherous minefields. Whether you’re taking a quick trip to the grocery store or...
If you’ve filed a claim for unemployment insurance benefits with the State of Michigan, it’s important to monitor any and all paperwork which you might receive. If the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) issues a Determination or a Redetermination regarding your claim...
