Secrest Wardle Podcast

This webinar discusses the Recreational Land Use Act, and whether it applies to the open and obvious defense.

Hosted by: Daniel S. Schrode II 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.

Presented by: John L. Weston, Executive Partner - Troy

This webinar discusses the duty of a third-party contractor, whether the open and obvious defense applies to third-party contractors.

Hosted by: Mary T. Doll 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 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 of statutory immunity in defending roller skating centers, bowling alleys, and horse stables.

Hosted by: Amber R. Holloway 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.

The first installment in Secrest Wardle's 2024 Premises Liability Webinar series discussing open and obvious defense strategies.

Hosted by: Mark F. Masters 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 2020 Premises Liability series. If you are interested in obtaining an electronic or printed copy, please contact Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel, to specify your preference.

In Andary v USAA Casualty Co., ___ Mich ___; ___ NW2d ___ (2023) (Docket No. 356487), the Michigan Supreme Court affirmed the controversial lower court decision that the fee schedule portions of Michigan's 2019 No Fault Reform are inapplicable to accidents covered by insurance policies which issued before the effective date of the recent reforms

In Kandil-Elsayed v F & E Oil, Inc., ___ Mich ___; ___ NW2d ___ (2023) (Docket No. 162907) and Pinsky v Kroger Co of Mich, ___ Mich ___; ___ NW2d ___ (2023) (Docket No. 163430), the Michigan Supreme Court reversed decades old precedent, and reduced the Open and Obvious defense to a comparative negligence issue.

This webinar provides a comprehensive overview of common-law theories for animal attacks, statutory strict liability for dog bites, defenses to animal attack lawsuits, and more, including practical take-aways.

Hosted by: Cleveland B. Simmons 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 2022 Secrest Wardle Premises Liability Handbook is now available. The Handbook provides a comprehensive review of each topic discussed in our 2022 Premises Liability series. If you are interested in obtaining an electronic copy, please contact Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel at [email protected].

This webinar 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 of statutory immunity in defending roller skating centers, bowling alleys, and horse stables.

Hosted by: Amber Rouse Holloway 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 2022 Secrest Wardle Premises Liability Handbook is now available. The Handbook provides a comprehensive review of each topic discussed in our 2022 Premises Liability series. If you are interested in obtaining an electronic copy, please contact Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel at [email protected].

This webinar has been revised for 2022, providing an update focusing on issues that may arise for residential landlords. This episode features a detailed discussion pertaining to possession and control, why ownership and title are not dispositive, liability under the Landlord Tenant Act, as well as other special aspects pertinent to this area of the law.

Hosted by: Kenneth Horjus Partner Secrest Wardle, Grand Rapids

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 2022 Secrest Wardle Premises Liability Handbook is now available. The Handbook provides a comprehensive review of each topic discussed in our 2022 Premises Liability series. If you are interested in obtaining an electronic copy, please contact Marketing Assistant Sandie Vertel at [email protected].