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The Gallagher Law Firm with offices in Lansing, Mt. Pleasant, Grand Rapids, and Detroit provides a variety of legal services across Michigan for corporate and individual clients. Our AV-rated, highly experienced attorneys offer responsive and efficient representation. Learn why our clients consider the Gallagher Law Firm to be a trusted, insightful and experienced partner for their legal needs.
Fall Extern
September 7th, 2012
The Gallagher Law Firm welcomes Thomas M. Cooley Law School student David Williams on board as a law clerk for the fall semester. David is currently in his last term at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. Prior to attending law scho…
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Categories: General
2011-2012 Case Evaluation Case Law Update
August 27th, 2012
Lee Hornberger, an arbitrator and mediator in Traverse City, Michigan, posted a summary of the Michigan Court of Appeals cases regarding case evaluation since January 2011. There was only one published case during that period, Van Elslander v. Thomas…
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Categories: Litigation
Probate Court Public Administrators Difficulties: The Unfortunate Case of Steven Rigby
August 17th, 2012
Pat Gallagher has proudly served the Ingham County Probate Court as a Public Administrator since his appointment in 2008. A Public Administrator is appointed by the probate judge to serve primarily three types of cases: Guardian and/or conservator fo…
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Categories: General
GLF Attorney Kate Fetkenhier heads to NAPE in Houston, TX
August 17th, 2012
Gallagher Law Firm Attorney Kate Fetkenhier will attend the North American Prospect Expo, or NAPE, in Houston, TX from August 22-24, 2012. She looks forward to seeing old acquaintances, meeting those members of the industry she has only corresponded…
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Categories: General
Mass Peer-to-Peer Copyright Enforcement suits being severed by Michigan District Court Judges
August 17th, 2012
The basic premise for peer-to-peer (P2P) copyright enforcement suits is well documented across the internet. An enforcement company or law firm collects a few hundred people who have downloaded a file containing copyrighted content, often porn, and f…
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Categories: Litigation
CitiMortgage's Equitable Subrogation ruling applies retroactively
August 13th, 2012
In an unpublished opinion dated July 31, 2012, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled in National City Mortgage v Mercantile Bank that the equitable subrogation ruling in CitiMortgage Inc v Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc, 295 Mich App 72,…
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Categories: Real Estate Law
Business Guide to Selling Securities
July 16th, 2012
The State of Michigan has a few excellent resource guides available on its Web site, including a Business Guide to Selling Securities. The guide gives a general overview of the Michigan Uniform Securities Act and provides a summary of the registratio…
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Categories: Business Law
Lost Note not road block to foreclosing mortgage securing established debt
June 20th, 2012
In Sallie v. Fifth Third Bank, a published opinion, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that a bank could foreclose on a mortgage even if the underlying note is lost as long as the mortgage contains a power of sale and the underlying debt is establish…
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Categories: Real Estate Law
Best Wishes to Brittany Campbell!
June 18th, 2012
Best wishes to Gallagher Law Firm attorney Brittany Campbell in her new position with the Michigan Department of the Attorney General. Brittany will be handling litigation matters in the State Operations Division effective June 25, 2012. We thank Bri…
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Categories: General
KBD & Associates v Great Lakes Foam Technologies – Post-termination commissions not earned if the contract required additional work
March 26th, 2012
In KBD & Associates v Great Lakes Foam Technologies, a published opinion, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of the Jackson County Circuit Court in favor of defendant Great Lakes Foam Technologies, owned by MacReady, against KBD…
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Categories: Employment Law