Two Lawsuits Are Not Better Than One: Giving District Courts the Power to Award Money Damages ExceedDoes it still make sense to prohibit district courts from awarding damages exceeding $25,000 in landlord-tenant disputes? I addressed...
Practical Law with Henry GornbeinI had a great time appearing on Practical Law, a show hosted by Henry Gornbein concerning matters of litigation, family law, the court...
What to Bring to a Real Estate Closing: A Monkey or an Attorney?I will never forget the day in law school when my Property professor, John Mogk, brought a large stuffed monkey to class. Professor Mogk...
Using Exit Interviews to Protect Trade Secrets: Talk Before They WalkAn exit interview is an interview with an employee who is about to leave the company. Typically, the interview is face-to-face, but it...
An Evening with Dan Gilbert at Wayne LawLast night I attended an Evening with Dan Gilbert at Wayne Law. Gilbert, a graduate of Wayne Law ('87), participated in a...
What Every Dog Owner in Michigan Should KnowI’m a business and real estate litigator, but there are times when clients come to me with legal problems that are not about business or...
Forum-Selection Clauses (Michigan Law): Can Parties Pick a Specific Court to Decide Future Disputes?A forum selection clause is a contractual provision that, generally speaking, designates where the parties would like legal disputes to...
Seller’s Disclosure Statement: Tips for Sellers and BuyersIf you’ve sold or purchased a home in Michigan after 1994, you’re probably familiar with a Seller’s Disclosure Statement (“SDS”). An SDS is