Clark Hill attorneys have had considerable experience in representing retailers in the metropolitan Detroit area and throughout Michigan by addressing the myriad of concerns which confront them, such as real estate issues, employee benefits matters, labor problems and corporate organization. In addition, the firm has extensive expertise in representing retailers in litigation. In particular, the firm has been involved with the defense of intentional tort litigation (assault and battery, false imprisonment and shoplifting cases) and has counseled clients with regard to internal policies concerning shoplifters and other undesirable customers. The firm works very closely with risk management personnel in connection with these matters. In addition, the firm assists with proceedings involving weights and measures, state and local liquor licensing and liquor license violations, advertising questions and related matters. The firm maintains expertise in connection with the Michigan Item Pricing Act (Michigan's "scanner" law) and regularly becomes involved with consumer suits involving violation of this Act, as well as other consumer protection statutes. The firm also has handled negotiations with coupon brokers in connection with verifying such transactions. The firm has handled general litigation throughout Michigan, encompassing real estate, antitrust, general commercial and other issues.
The firm also represents a number of restaurant, liquor, beer and wine distributors, and other suppliers regarding similar issues, and are regularly engaged by two insurance carriers in defense of liability cases, including premises liability cases.