- Thaddeus E. Morgan Recognized as a ‘Michigan Go To Lawyer’ for Construction Law in 2025 by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Fraser Trebilcock Shareholder Thaddeus E. Morgan has been recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a ‘Michigan Go To Lawyer” in 2025 for Construction Law. “I am honored to have been recognized by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a ‘Michigan Go To Lawyer’ for Construction Law,” said Mr. Morgan.
Why it Matters: Mr. Morgan is President of Fraser Trebilcock and has over 30 years of litigation experience in both state and federal courts in a wide variety of areas, including, commercial and business disputes, employment and shareholder litigation, construction, health care, real estate, insurance, and intellectual property. He is a former assistant prosecutor and assistant attorney general. Read more.
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- Fraser Trebilcock Attorneys Secure Victory for Firm Client
The litigation team of Thaddeus E. Morgan and Andrew G. Martin obtained dismissal of a case for the firm’s client.
Why it Matters: The litigation team obtained dismissal of a case alleging assumption of a contract as part of a business acquisition rejecting plaintiff’s claim of the “mere continuation” doctrine. Learn more.
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- NLRB Establishes Standard for Workplace Rules
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a ruling in Stericycle Inc., adopting a new legal standard for evaluating the lawfulness of employer work rules. Under the previous standard, an employer was not required to narrowly tailor its rules to promote its legitimate and substantial business interests without unnecessarily burdening employee rights.
Why it Matters: Workplaces may need to review existing policies to their employee handbooks to ensure compliance, and tailor their workplace rules to service legitimate business interests. Read more from your Fraser Trebilcock attorney.
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- Organizing Your Business: A Step-by-Step Guide for Michigan LLCs
Starting a business involves critical choices that shape your success and safeguard your financial future. In Michigan, forming an LLC offers entrepreneurs a powerful way to protect personal assets, simplify taxation, and maintain management flexibility.
Why it Matters: Forming and maintaining an LLC in Michigan provides valuable liability protection and flexibility for your business. By maintaining proper governance, your LLC can serve as a solid foundation for your business ventures. Read more from your Fraser Trebilcock attorney.
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- Navigating Bad Faith Claims: What Defense Attorneys Need to Know
Under the Michigan Uniform Trade Practices Act, an insurer is liable for penalty interest if it fails to timely pay a claim. “The purpose of the penalty is to penalize insurers for dilatory practices in settling meritorious claims, not to compensate a plaintiff for delay in recovering benefits to which he or she is ultimately determined to be entitled.”
Why it Matters: While it is important for insurers to train their claims professionals in background knowledge regarding bad faith law, including the factors above, there is no need to lead with fear. The biggest takeaway is that the opposite of “bad faith” is “good faith.” Therefore, claims professionals should be encouraged to utilize their best judgment with the information at the given time. Read more from your Fraser Trebilcock attorney.
Related Practice Groups and Professionals
Construction Law | Thad Morgan
Litigation | Thad Morgan
Litigation | Andrew Martin
Business & Tax | Andrew Martin
Labor, Employment & Civil Rights | David Houston
Insurance | Dakota Larson