Secrest Wardle Podcast

The fifth episode of Secrest Wardle's 2026 Premises Liability Webinar Series provides an update regarding the definitions and scope of the Ski Area Safety Act, the immunity provision in the Act, and its application to hazards identified therein; the use of waivers; the use statutory immunity in defending roller-skating centers, bowling alleys, and horse stables.

This webinar will be hosted by Amber R. Davenport, Executive Partner, Troy.

If you are not already on our distribution list and would like to receive invitations to register for the Premises Liability webinars correlating our podcasts, please email Marketing Liaison Sandie Vertel at [email protected].

The updated 2026 Secrest Wardle Premises Liability Handbook is now complete and available for distribution. The handbook provides a comprehensive review of each topic discussed in our 2026 Premises Liability Webinar series. If you are interested in obtaining an electronic copy of the handbook, please contact Marketing Liaison Sandie Vertel at [email protected].

The fourth episode of Secrest Wardle's 2026 Premises Liability Webinar Series is presented by Executive Partner John L. Weston, of our Troy Office. Mr. Weston presents an updated review regarding:

• What are the legal statuses of the various types of people who enter on property?
• What duties are owed by landowners and merchants to those who come on their properties?
• The evolution of landowner and merchant duty in the courts – a historical overview
• What landowners can and should do under current law

If you are not already on our distribution list and would like to receive invitations to register for the Premises Liability webinars correlating to our podcasts, please email Marketing Liaison Sandie Vertel at [email protected].

The updated 2026 Secrest Wardle Premises Liability Handbook is now complete and available for distribution. The handbook provides a comprehensive review of each topic discussed in our 2026 Premises Liability series. If you are interested in obtaining an electronic copy, please contact Marketing Liaison Sandie Vertel at [email protected].

The third episode of Secrest Wardle's 2026 Premises Liability Webinar Series will discuss third-party contractor liability and whether recent changes in premises liability will impact your clients.

This webinar will be hosted by Partner Jeffrey Bullard, Jr., Troy.

If you are not already on our distribution list and would like to receive invitations to register for the Premises Liability webinars correlating to our podcasts, please email Marketing Liaison Sandie Vertel at [email protected].

The updated 2026 Secrest Wardle Premises Liability Handbook is now complete and available for distribution. The handbook provides a comprehensive review of each topic discussed in our 2026 Premises Liability series. If you are interested in obtaining an electronic copy, please contact Marketiing Liaison Sandie Vertel at [email protected].

The second episode of Secrest Wardle's 2026 Premises Liability Series continues with the 2026 update of "Notice--Knowing What Was Wrong." In this webinar, Ms. Sterrett will discuss the Notice element in Michigan, including what duties are owed to invitees, common examples of defendants' duties to business invitees, what landowners need to know and document, and a review of recently published and unpublished case law in Michigan.

Hosted by: Lauren A. Sterrett, Secrest Wardle, Executive Partner, Troy

If you are not already on our distribution list and would like to receive invitations to register for the Premises Liabilty webinars correlating to our podcasts, please email Marketing Liaison Sandie Vertel at [email protected].

The updated 2026 Secrest Wardle Premises Liability Handbook will be available soon. The handbook will provide a comprehensive review of each topic discussed in our 2026 Premises Liabilty Webinar Series. If you are interested in obtaining an electronic copy, please contact Marketing Liaison Sandie Vertel at [email protected].

The first episode of Secrest Wardle's 2026 Premises Liability Webinar Series providing a thorough analysis of open and obvious defense strategies, including the three-year aftermath of Kandil El-Sayed v F & E Oil, 512 Mich 95 (2023).

Hosted by Mark F. Masters, Secrest Wardle, Senior Partner, Troy

If you are not already on our distribution list and would like to receive invitations to register for the Premises Liability webinars correlating to our podcasts, please email Marketing Liaison Sandie Vertel at [email protected].

The updated 2026 Secrest Wardle Premises Liability Handbook will be available soon. The handbook will provide a comprehensive review of each topic discussed in our 2026 Premises Liability series. If you are interesting in obtaining an electronic copy, please contact Marketing Liaison Sandie Vertel.

This webinar discusses Open & Obvious and the difference between Premises Liability & Ordinary Negligence

Hosted by: Justin A. Grimske Senior Partner Secrest Wardle, Troy

If you are not already on our distribution list, to receive invitations to register for the Premises Liability webinars correlating to our podcasts, please email Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel, at [email protected].

The updated 2024 Secrest Wardle Premises Liability Handbook is now available. The Handbook provides a comprehensive review of each topic discussed in our 2024 Premises Liability series. If you are interested in obtaining an electronic or printed copy, please contact Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel, to specify your preference.

This webinar discusses Open & Obvious in cases involving Insurance & Indemnity Issues

Hosted by: Matthew J. Consolo Senior Partner Secrest Wardle, Troy

If you are not already on our distribution list, to receive invitations to register for the Premises Liability webinars correlating to our podcasts, please email Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel, at [email protected].

The updated 2024 Secrest Wardle Premises Liability Handbook is now available. The Handbook provides a comprehensive review of each topic discussed in our 2024 Premises Liability series. If you are interested in obtaining an electronic or printed copy, please contact Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel, to specify your preference.

This webinar discusses Open & Obvious in cases involving animal attacks.

Hosted by: Cleveland B. Simmons Executive Partner Secrest Wardle, Troy

If you are not already on our distribution list, to receive invitations to register for the Premises Liability webinars correlating to our podcasts, please email Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel, at [email protected].

The updated 2024 Secrest Wardle Premises Liability Handbook is now available. The Handbook provides a comprehensive review of each topic discussed in our 2024 Premises Liability series. If you are interested in obtaining an electronic or printed copy, please contact Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel, to specify your preference.

This webinar discusses Open & Obvious in relation to landlords.

Hosted by: Samantha J. Orvis Executive Partner Secrest Wardle, Troy

If you are not already on our distribution list, to receive invitations to register for the Premises Liability webinars correlating to our podcasts, please email Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel, at [email protected].

The updated 2024 Secrest Wardle Premises Liability Handbook is now available. The Handbook provides a comprehensive review of each topic discussed in our 2024 Premises Liability series. If you are interested in obtaining an electronic or printed copy, please contact Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel, to specify your preference.

This webinar discusses Notice.

Hosted by: Lauren A. Sterrett Partner Secrest Wardle, Troy

If you are not already on our distribution list, to receive invitations to register for the Premises Liability webinars correlating to our podcasts, please email Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel, at [email protected].

The updated 2024 Secrest Wardle Premises Liability Handbook is now available. The Handbook provides a comprehensive review of each topic discussed in our 2024 Premises Liability series. If you are interested in obtaining an electronic or printed copy, please contact Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel, to specify your preference.