by Hilger Hammond PC | Jan 28, 2020
Justin R. Wheeler is an attorney with Hilger Hammond, representing clients in matters ranging from complex real estate transactions to large commercial properties. He is so passionate about his work with real estate law that he devotes his free time to local...
by Hilger Hammond | Jan 28, 2020
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, commonly referred to as an “ESA” or “Phase I,” researches current and historical uses of real estate as part of a commercial real estate transaction. A Phase I assesses whether previous real estate uses have impacted the soil...
by Mark A. Rysberg | Jan 28, 2020
An important case for contractors and subcontractors has surfaced at the Michigan Supreme Court. Skanska USA Building, Inc. v. M.A.P. Mechanical Contractors, Inc. raises the question: is property damage coverage under a standard commercial general liability policy...
by Andy Hilger | Nov 13, 2019
The Impact of Indemnity Obligations By Attorney Andy Hilger Contractors and subcontractors should be aware of their lingering liability under contractual indemnity provisions that might currently be overlooked. These obligations and the potential for liability can...
by Aileen Leipprandt | Nov 11, 2019
In the recent case of TSP Services v National-Standard, LLC (Court of Appeals, Sept. 2019), the Michigan appellate court affirmed an arbitrator’s award of consequential damages to a contractor for lost profits, but rejected the arbitrator’s ruling that such damages...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Jul 24, 2019
Hilger Hammond, PC is getting a new office space. The firm is moving from its current location on Monroe Center into a 6,875-square-foot space in the Exhibitors Building at 220 Lyon Street NW. “Our firm is excited to be a part of the revitalization of this historic...
by Andy Hilger | Jul 9, 2019
How Indiana’s Anti-Indemnity Statute Impacts Architects, Engineers, and Design Builders By Attorney Andy Hilger Indemnity provisions are common in most construction contracts as they shift certain risks from one party to another. Anti-indemnity statutes...
by Stephen Hilger | Jun 19, 2019
Regardless of your personal views on Marijuana use, it is here to stay. For the construction industry, it is important to understand the implications. To summarize the 2019 Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, it is now legal in the State of Michigan...
by Mark A. Rysberg | Jun 12, 2019
The Captive Insurance Update Learn more about the limitation on Premium Revenue increasing in 2019. On January 1, 2019, the limitation on premium revenue under IRC 831(b) increased from $2.2 million to approximately $2.3 million. This occurred by operation of 26...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Jun 4, 2019
Hilger Hammond is pleased to welcome Cathy Greer to the firm. Cathy is a paralegal who participates in the representation of clients in the construction law and commercial litigation areas. Cathy’s previous experience includes managing all litigation claims on behalf...
by Ben Hammond | Jun 1, 2019
Whether purchasing commercial real estate as an investment or to address business needs, purchasers have a nauseating amount of issues to consider when negotiating a real estate purchase agreement. The purchase agreement in many cases follows a letter of intent, but...
