by JEF Gerlach | Dec 15, 2017 | document retention, John E.F. Gerlach Law, Litigation, Michigan Law
Destruction of documents if considered relevant and material to a matter, with or without notice, can result in sanctions being imposed upon the offender including a presumption that had the documents been produced they would have proven the issue asserted by the...
by JEF Gerlach | Dec 1, 2017 | John E.F. Gerlach Law, Michigan Law, Uncategorized
November 20, 2017 marked the 28th anniversary of my oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Great State of Michigan. It has been in many respects an exhilarating albeit maddening journey at times. I love trial work, although given the energy,...
by JEF Gerlach | Nov 29, 2016 | Bill of Rights, Civil Protest, John E.F. Gerlach Law, Michigan Law
As I see protests over the election of our new President, the dissonance of our citizenry over policing, race, and religion, that devolves into violence, injury and the destruction of property I shutter and I worry for our country. Do not get me wrong. I love a good...
by JEF Gerlach | Mar 24, 2016 | Divorce Mediation, John E.F. Gerlach Law, Mediation, Michigan Law
I recently completed the Divorce Mediation Training as approved by Michigan’s State Court Administrator’s Office. After six weeks and 48 hours of class room and practical training I am happy to announce that the ages-old adage that “you cannot teach an old dog new...