June, 2017

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Discovery Under The Michigan Court Rules

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Discovery is an important and beneficial process in the course of a lawsuit. It involves each side requesting and receiving documents from the other pertaining to the case. Discovery amounts to about 50% of all litigation costs, and upwards of “90% of the costs in the top 5% of the most expensive cases.” Nicola Faith Sharpe, CORPORATE COOPERATION THROUGH COST-SHARING , 16 Mich.

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Is Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Right For You?

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When filing for personal bankruptcy, one of the first decisions is which chapter to file under. This decision can partially hinge on what possessions you want to retain, and how each chapter treats those possessions. An important possession for many is their vehicle, and each Chapter has very different consequences on retaining a vehicle. Chapter 13 is one option which allows for regular payments over a three or five-year plan, and allows the debtor to retain possessions, including a vehicle, du

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Subleasing—What are the Tenant’s Responsibilities?

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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 and is not allowed in terms of subleasing. Usually, leases will say that a sublease must be done with the owner’s consent, according to the Michigan Legislature.

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Successor Company Liability: Could You be Responsible for the Product Defects of Your Predecessor?

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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 (6 th Cir. 2016) defendant FCA succeeded Chrysler Group LLC after Chrysler Group filed bankruptcy.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Adverse Possession – What You Need to Know About the Law in Michigan

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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. According to Beach v. Twp. of Lima , 802 N.W.2d 1 (2011), to establish a claim of adverse possession, the party trying to claim the property must show proof that the possession is: – Actual, – Visible, open, notorious, exclusive

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Do You Have a Potential Retaliation Claim?

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Were you punished because you reported your employer for a legal violation or were involved in an investigation that was adverse to your employer? If you feel this is the case, you might have what is called a “whistleblower” or “retaliation” claim. By now, many people are familiar with various state and federal laws that protect employees against discrimination based on age, sex, race, national origin, citizenship status, disability, and genetic information.

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