Like all states, Michigan has strict rules regarding when a lawsuit for a breach of contract claim must be filed. If this time frame passes without a formal complaint being filed, the petitioning party may forever be barred from bringing the claim. There are different...
Michigan television viewers who subscribe to Dish Network may have noticed some missing television channels on Oct. 20. A contract dispute between Dish Network and Turner Broadcasting resulted in Dish customers losing seven channels from the Dish lineup including CNN,...
Michigan residents may often hear about business acquisitions that ultimately allow a company to consolidate its market share or expand its range of product offerings. A less common though equally interesting event that takes place in the business world is a reverse...
The legal structure of any business enterprise founded or incorporated in Michigan may be an important factor. The structure should be carefully chosen at the inception of the venture and should take the future needs and plans of the business in mind. This decision...
Firing an employee is never easy, but it is something that nearly all employers must deal with at one time or another. The last thing an employer wants is to be faced with the possibility of a lawsuit for violation of Michigan or federal law following an...
In March, Hachette Book Group's contract expired with the $122 billion retailer, Amazon. Amazon's position was that it wanted to extend the contract but on different terms. Included in those terms was one that required the $10 billion publisher to price its e-books...
Part of creating a successful business is creating a successful name for that business. While the name should not be too specific, it should instantly tell customers what the company does. Experts say that the name should use real words when at all possible. However,...
Those who operate a business with exposure to liability may wish to consider the LLC structure. Sole proprietors or companies with many owners can utilize this type of business structure. One of the main benefits of such a business structure is the limited liability...
Michigan business owners may have heard the term "deceptive trade practices" and wondered what the term means or how it could apply to them. A deceptive trade practice is any activity that is designed to mislead the public about a product or service. Deceptive trade...
