Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
On February 1, 2016, the Supreme Court of Michigan handed down a decision regarding an employee’s protection under MCL 15.362 (more commonly known as “Michigan’s Whistleblowers Protection Act” or the …
Michigan’s Whistleblower Protection Act not Applicable to Reports of Future Violations Read MoreIn a case decided in December of 2015, the Michigan Court of Appeals handed down a decision regarding the breadth of an indemnity clause in a contract between the City …
Michigan Court of Appeals Reiterates Concepts of Contract Interpretation Read MoreIn many cases, an employer may be held liable for the acts of its employees when its employees are working within the scope of their employment. The legal term for …
Employers Must Exercise Caution in Hiring Process to Avoid Liability for Employee Misconduct Read MoreIf you are interested in building a business, check out IgniteIt Weekend in Ann Arbor from February 19 – 21. The event is free of charge and will provide helpful …
Ann Arbor Event to Help New Entrepreneurs Read MoreThe Court of Appeals of Michigan recently ruled on a case which should encourage caution for anyone entering a contract in which all of the terms are not clearly stated. …
Extreme Caution Should Be Exercised Before Entering into A Contract That Does Not Contain Definite Terms Read MoreThe National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently handed down a decision in a landmark case which effects businesses that hire independent contractors through staffing agencies. This decision may also have …
NLRB Browning-Ferris Decision May Make Employer Liable For Labor Violations of Staffing Agency and Create Joint-Bargaining Obligations Read MoreFor those that own property next to a body of water in Michigan, your ownership rights in that water may be determined by how that body of water was created. …
No Ownership In Artificial Waterways Read MoreCommercial property owners in Detroit may now be able to take advantage of the benefits of Michigan’s Commercial Rehabilitation Act for at least another five years. Last month, Governor Snyder …
Good Tax News For Some Commercial Property Owners in Detroit Read MoreThe State of Michigan Department of Treasury announced that the money judgment interest rate for the first half of 2016 is 2.571%. Money judgment interest is interest that accrues on …
2016 Money Judgment Interest Rate Announced Read MoreEach December, the IRS sets the mileage reimbursement rate for the following year. If businesses choose to reimburse their employees for work-related driving, this is the rate at which such …
IRS Announces 2016 Mileage Rates Read More