Supreme Court Considers Case that Could Impact Hotels and the ADA
The United States Supreme Court recently began its fall term with several key cases set to be heard on the docket. One of the cases before the Court this term …
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Acheson Hotels LLC v. Laufer – Supreme Court Decides Case is Moot
Back on November 1, 2023, we posted about a case before the Supreme Court that could have broad implications on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and tester cases, Acheson Hotels …
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Trademarks – Why Attorney Guidance is Critical
In a recent article published, Mark Warzecha of the Widerman Malek law firm talks about why clients shouldn’t protect intellectual property on their own, without appropriate legal advice. Mark Warzecha …
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Michigan Court of Appeals Finds Bar has a Duty to Invitee Patrons Outside their Establishment
It has long been established that merchants (including bar/restaurant owners in this case) have a duty to use reasonable care to protect their identifiable invitees from the foreseeable criminal acts …
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New Department of Labor Tip Pooling Rules Summary
As of April 30, 2021, the US Department of Labor will enforce new rules regarding tip pooling. The significant changes include: Both “front of the house” and “back of the …
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Navigating a Business Through the Pandemic – ICLE Seminar
Attorney Melissa Demorest LeDuc participated in an ICLE (Institute for Continuing Legal Education) Seminar on just this topic. Watch a clip below:
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Employer and Employee Protections for COVID-19 Liability Under Michigan Law
The Michigan legislature recently enacted COVID-19 related legislation, intended to do the following: (1) protect employers and businesses against liability for COVID-19 related claims, so long as they follow the …
Read More Force Majeure and Business Interruption in the Time of COVID-19
How do force majeure clauses and business interruption insurance affect your business in this time of COVID-19? The global COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly evolving and poses great challenges for businesses. …
Read More Does Force Majeure Cover Coronavirus?
If you or an organization you’re involved in has an event scheduled over the next few weeks, it’s a good idea to reschedule or cancel the event. You may be …
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Michigan Court of Appeals Holds Ann Arbor Hotel Liable for Venomous Spider Bite
In James Heuschneider v. Wolverine Superior Hospitality, Inc., unpublished per curium opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued June 4, 2019 (Docket No. 341053), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that …
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