Every business in Michigan and throughout the nation strives to create a brand that becomes recognizable to the public. If that happens, they also closely guard their brand. When a competitor encroaches on this product, not only can the rivaling business make money off it, but the original business can end up seeing their creation devalued.
Ford's hope of skirting arbitration payment dashed
The Michigan Supreme Court apparently changed its mind on listening to an appeal from the Ford Motor Company about a $22.6 million arbitration that was awarded to a software company over a breach of contract dispute.
Michigan becomes a battleground as healthcare-plan providers sue
Many Detroit readers probably have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan as their healthcare provider. It's one of the largest organizations with which employers contract to provide their workers with healthcare benefits.