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Whether you are an individual who has authored a book, created a play, or you own a company that has created an advertising jingle or develops computer software, our intellectual property team can help you determine how best to protect your artistic work. Our experienced legal experts provide a variety of copyright related services, including

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Brian J. Considine

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Crystal Ball Gazing: Environmental Policy Under a Governor Whitmer Administration

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By Susan Sadler and Brian Considine. For the past 8 years Michigan environmental regulation and policy have been under the direction Republican Governor Rick Snyder.  During that time, Governor Snyder has had to grapple with [...]

The Purpose of Estoppel Certificates and When to Use Them

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By Kylie Bergmann. Requests for estoppel certificates can arise in many contexts during the course of a commercial real estate transaction. The most common scenario occurs when a landlord is selling or mortgaging its property [...]

Waive it Goodbye

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By John Mucha. Outside of the business law community, a signed contract seems like a sure thing: an immutable agreement that eliminates uncertainty and stipulates clear terms and conditions that two parties have agreed upon. [...]

What is the Mackinac Bridge Authority (and what does it have to do with a pipeline)?

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By Sue Sadler. The Mackinac Bridge Authority is a seven-member Board that was established in the 1950s that provides oversight, legal and financial services to maintain the Mackinac Bridge. In October 2018, Governor Snyder appointed [...]

Dawda Mann Named One of the “Best Law Firms” in Metro Detroit

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“Best Law Firms” are ranked in three tiers on a national and regional scale. Awards were given in 75 national practice areas and 122 metropolitan practice areas. To be eligible for a ranking, a firm [...]

Erin Bowen Welch Receives Up & Coming Lawyers Recognition

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Erin Bowen Welch has been named to the "Up & Coming Lawyers" Class of 2018 by Michigan Lawyers Weekly. Up & Coming Lawyers are legal practitioners who are establishing a name for themselves, go above and beyond, [...]