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Sat.Jun 10, 2017 - Fri.Jun 16, 2017

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

Tishkoff

JUNE 14, 2017

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

Tishkoff

JUNE 12, 2017

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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Sat.Jun 10, 2017 - Fri.Jun 16, 2017

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

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

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