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Two Lawsuits Are Not Better Than One: Giving District Courts the Power to Award Money Damages Exceed
Does it still make sense to prohibit district courts from awarding damages exceeding $25,000 in landlord-tenant disputes? I addressed...


Practical Law with Henry Gornbein
I 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 Walk
An 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 Law
Last 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 Know
I’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 Buyers
If 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
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