by Hilger Hammond PC | Nov 30, 2015
By: Mark A. Rysberg The Michigan Builders’ Trust Fund Act (“MBTFA”) creates liability for officers and employees of contracting companies; however, some confusion remains about what triggers that liability. The Michigan Court of Appeals recently clarified that...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Nov 17, 2015
Michigan Supreme Court Gives Homeowners Exclusive Power of Avoidance When Contractor Lacks License By Suzanne Sutherland The Michigan Supreme Court recently issued a decision that determined if an unlicensed builder is entitled to payment when he makes a...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Mar 30, 2015
Hilger Hammond is pleased to be a sponsor of the Construction Alliance Rally coming Thursday, May 7, 2015, to be held at the GRCC M-TEC Center to rally the construction industry to attract the next generation of construction industry professionals. The first...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Mar 30, 2015
By Suzanne Sutherland The Court of Appeals recently has issued a contractor-favorable decision regarding recovery of attorney fees under the Michigan Construction Lien Act. Ronnisch Construction Grp, Inc. v. Lofts on the Nine, L.L.C. (July 2014). The Court of Appeals...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Mar 6, 2015
Attorney Suzanne Sutherland will present “Getting to Know People: How to Build a Rewarding Network” at Wayne State University Law School. The presentation will begin at 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at the Law School, 471 West Palmer, Detroit,...
