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Our commercial litigation team provides a brief summary of a few work highlights for 2018.
appeal affirms jury verdict and holds that res ipsa loquitur applies in premises liability cases
The Court of Appeals held that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur (“the thing speaks for itself”) applies to premises liability claims. Prior to this decision, there had been no published decisions in Michigan addressing this issue in a premises liability case.
Commercial Litigation Team 2017 Work Highlights
Our commercial litigation team has worked diligently to develop unique capabilities in finance, accounting, and business valuation, and we enjoy leveraging those capabilities to secure unique outcomes. The following article outlines some of the unique results we achieved for clients in 2017
RHOADES MCKEE WELCOMES TRIAL ATTORNEY IAN NORTHON
Northon concentrates on defending entrepreneurs and their companies in high-stakes employment matters, including terminations in the c-suite, trade secret injunctions, and non-compete cases. Northon has more than a dozen civil trial wins, conducted numerous internal investigations for employers, and
Client Awarded Judgment of $500,000
Our client gave his retirement funds to the defendant for purchasing and rehabilitating specific properties. The defendant transferred the money to his solely owned side company and spent the money. The Court granted summary judgment to our client on his conversion claims and awarded treble damages.
Reversing the Burden of Proof: Lying Doesn't Pay-Discovery Misconduct
We represented the plaintiff, who was hired to grow the defendant company and was paid a salary plus 20% of the company’s profits. The company owner depressed the company profits by improperly expensing items. Our finance and accounting backgrounds were crucial to resolving this case out of court.
Unauthorized Stock Sale: Jury Awards Damages and Sends Message to an Unclaimed Property Firm
After an unclaimed property firm authorized the sale of stock with the client's authorization. The firm pocketed the proceeds from the sale. The client brought the case to trial. The jury found in favor of our client by awarding $64,391.34 in actual damages and $32,195.67 in treble damages.
Avoiding "Civil War" Experts weigh in on how family-owned businesses can avoid damaging litigation
Paul McCarthy gives insight on family businesses litigation after Kent County Circuit Court granted Blair Sharpe, Rhoades McKee Client, the ability to retain his shares in the existing family business.
Our commercial litigation team provides a brief summary of a few work highlights for 2018.
appeal affirms jury verdict and holds that res ipsa loquitur applies in premises liability cases
The Court of Appeals held that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur (“the thing speaks for itself”) applies to premises liability claims. Prior to this decision, there had been no published decisions in Michigan addressing this issue in a premises liability case.
Commercial Litigation Team 2017 Work Highlights
Our commercial litigation team has worked diligently to develop unique capabilities in finance, accounting, and business valuation, and we enjoy leveraging those capabilities to secure unique outcomes. The following article outlines some of the unique results we achieved for clients in 2017
RHOADES MCKEE WELCOMES TRIAL ATTORNEY IAN NORTHON
Northon concentrates on defending entrepreneurs and their companies in high-stakes employment matters, including terminations in the c-suite, trade secret injunctions, and non-compete cases. Northon has more than a dozen civil trial wins, conducted numerous internal investigations for employers, and
Client Awarded Judgment of $500,000
Our client gave his retirement funds to the defendant for purchasing and rehabilitating specific properties. The defendant transferred the money to his solely owned side company and spent the money. The Court granted summary judgment to our client on his conversion claims and awarded treble damages.
Reversing the Burden of Proof: Lying Doesn't Pay-Discovery Misconduct
We represented the plaintiff, who was hired to grow the defendant company and was paid a salary plus 20% of the company’s profits. The company owner depressed the company profits by improperly expensing items. Our finance and accounting backgrounds were crucial to resolving this case out of court.
Unauthorized Stock Sale: Jury Awards Damages and Sends Message to an Unclaimed Property Firm
After an unclaimed property firm authorized the sale of stock with the client's authorization. The firm pocketed the proceeds from the sale. The client brought the case to trial. The jury found in favor of our client by awarding $64,391.34 in actual damages and $32,195.67 in treble damages.
Avoiding "Civil War" Experts weigh in on how family-owned businesses can avoid damaging litigation
Paul McCarthy gives insight on family businesses litigation after Kent County Circuit Court granted Blair Sharpe, Rhoades McKee Client, the ability to retain his shares in the existing family business.