Michigan Construction Law Update
A forum for sharing current developments in Michigan construction law.
Author: Peter J. Cavanaugh practices at Keranen & Associates in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.
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Recent Posts from Michigan Construction Law Update
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Michigan Seller Disclosure Act (SDA): Innocent Misrepresentation Not a Claim under SDA Rules Michigan Court of Appeals
VA Proposes New Rules to Increase Opportunities for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)Avoiding Home Foreclosure in MichiganAGC of Michigan Sponsors ConsensusDOCS Seminar
On Thursday, September 25, 2008, at 8:30 a.m., the AGC of Michigan will present ConsensusDOCS: A New United Voice for Construction Contracts at its office in Lansing. The session will run 8:30 a.m. - 11:30…
- New Article Discusses Interplay Between Section 523(a)(4) of Bankruptcy Code and Michigan Builder's Trust Fund Act
As discussed in an earlier post, the Michigan Builder's Trust Fund Act (MCL 570.151, et seq) may impose personal liability upon corporate officers, or members of a limited liability…- Materials Deduction Bill Signed by Governor Granholm, Public Act 177 of 2008
On July 9, 2008, Governor Granholm signed into law S.B. 1217 [Public Act 177 of 2008]. As discussed in an earlier post, this new law provides that construction companies can deduct materials purchased for specific…
- Defendant Lacks Standing to Challenge Plaintiff's Corporate Status, Michigan Supreme Court rules in Miller v Allstate
On July 2, 2008, the Michigan Supreme Court issued its ruling in the Miller v Allstate case, which was discussed in an earlier post.The Supreme Court upheld the Court of Appeals' decision denying Allstate's attempt…
- AGC of Michigan Sponsors ConsensusDOCS Seminars
AGC of Michigan is sponsoring two upcoming seminars designed to acquaint contractors with the new ConsensusDOCS contract forms, which we discussed in an earlier post last September.June 18, 2008 Ramada Inn, Marquette, MIJune 20, 2008…
- Sixth Circuit Affirms "Disappointed Bidder" Rule, Upholds Dismissal of Bid Protest
On May 22, 2008, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the grant of summary disposition in favor of the City of Detroit, and against the low bidder on a DWSD project, and affirmed the…
- New Law Passed to Boost Set Asides for Disabled Veteran Contractors
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