Birmingham Legal Blog
Are there advantages to a deed in lieu of foreclosure?
A deed in lieu of foreclosure is a drastic measure used to avoid the cost and time involved in the foreclosure process. Your lender agrees to release you from all your obligations under the mortgage, and you agree to deed the property back to the lender. Typically,...
The False Claims Act and qui tam lawsuits
The False Claims Act is a federal law with a long history. During the American Civil War, fraud against the government by defense contractors prompted its enactment in 1863. The FCA contains a provision that allows private citizens with knowledge of fraud against the...
Whistleblower protection case stems from firing of city manager
Michigan workers who become aware of wrongdoing in the workplace and seek to put a stop to it could be rebuffed in their efforts. This can happen in various ways including threats to their employment, bribes and even dismissal. When there is illegal behavior and an...
Amendments to whistleblower protection statute gain support
This blog has written frequently on the topic of whistleblowers and whistleblower protection. Both Michigan and the United States government have whistleblower protection laws, but their reach is significantly. Significant changes to the state’s whistleblower...
How are whistleblowers protected under Michigan law?
Suppose you have seen your employer in Michigan violating a law or safety regulation. You feel obligated to report this to the appropriate government agency, but you are worried that if your employer finds out, you will face discrimination or worse. In Michigan, this...
Discrimination and unemployment
If you are currently unemployed, you likely have various concerns and stressors. In the U.S., many people are currently in a similar position and it is unfortunate that for many people who are out of work, discrimination makes life even harder. In fact, discrimination...
If I am asked to resign, what are my options?
Many employers in the greater Detroit area will offer an employee the chance to submit a resignation in lieu of formally firing the employee. The employer may pitch this as a good deal for an employee since they won’t have to report getting fired when looking for a...
Finding the courage to address disability discrimination
From discrimination based on one's gender to unlawful mistreatment in the workplace as a result of age (such as workers in their 40s and beyond), employees are discriminated against in many ways. Sadly, some people experience discrimination because of a disability...
Contact your lender now about problems making payments
Temporary closure may have made it impossible for you to pay your commercial loan. Although homeowners are able to seek mortgage relief right now, businesses do not have the same options. Even so, your lender likely would not come out ahead if you have to default....
What is a whistleblower?
The term whistleblower appears every now and again in the news. For example, the most famous whistleblower in recent times was the very high-profile Edward Snowden. It is highly unlikely that if you engage in whistleblower activity that it will be as high-profile as...
