Civil Litigation

When someone in Michigan says something false and harmful about you or your business, that individual may be guilty of defamation. Libel and slander are common terms that come up in defamation cases, but they have different meanings and implications. According to PBS,...

Defamation is a civil claim that one person may make against another. Michigan law defines it as one person making false statements about another that cause harm to the defamed person. There are specific elements that you must prove to show the court that defamation...

Defamation can destroy your business's reputation and harm the bottom line. To claim defamation, a person or entity must make false statements about you or your company, damaging your reputation. According to the Michigan legislature, libel and slander are similar...

When civil litigation begins, the plaintiff may request different types of damages. The Cornell Law School Legal Information Institute notes that these usually include compensatory and nominal damages, along with punitive damages as well. With so many different types...

When dealing with a dispute, it may feel like things get out of hand quickly. This is part of the reason why so many people jump to litigation despite not having any true reason to take their issue to court. Of course, dealing with a court case can cause a lot of...

Libel and slander are both forms of defamation where someone says or publishes false information about you that causes you damage of some type. It may impact your reputation or lead to financial impacts. The Michigan Legislature explains you have the ability to...

While someone spreading rumors about you may harm your reputation, can you seek civil action against the other party? Some people believe that free speech means they can say anything under any circumstance. According to Fox 17 of West Michigan, a person's right to...

Smart business owners realize that avoiding litigation is almost always a good business move. Litigation can be extremely expensive, emotionally draining and can take a long time. In most cases, this energy is better spent toward improving your business. This is why...

With the onset of summer in Michigan, your kids will no doubt want to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors. While you likely encourage such activity, you may stay feel a bit of reluctance knowing that there are a number of different attractions out there that...

Many tort hearings that take place in Michigan usually involve an act of negligence. According to the Law Library, negligence occurs when people or companies create a situation that causes serious harm to individuals or property. Other definitions of negligence may...