Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
In Howard & Howard, PLLC v. Jabour, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that a receiver is not personally responsible for attorney fees incurred by the receivership estate. In doing …
Michigan Court of Appeals: Receiver not Personally Liable for Attorney Fees Read MoreOur clients in the hotel industry should take note of a new law in Michigan that loosens restrictions on the sale and advertising of liquor for private functions. Previously, the …
New law on alcohol sales and promotions may benefit the hotel industry Read MoreThe Michigan Supreme Court recently reversed a ruling in the Michigan Court of Appeals, finding that a law firm that represented itself could not collect attorney fees as a sanction. …
No attorney fees to law firm that represented itself Read MoreMichigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) is hosting several free seminars to help educate entrepreneurs on the options that are available in Michigan for raising capital. LARA states …
Register Now For LARA’s Free Seminar on Raising Capital Read More“Limited liability — separating owners from the debts and obligations of the company — is a cornerstone of modern capitalism. But can a corporate officer be held personally responsible for …
Legal shield weak for small companies in patent cases Read MoreEmployee handbooks are important to businesses. Not only do they set forth expectations between the employer and employee, they protect employers. Clear policies and procedures can prevent liability and limit …
Employee Handbook May Minimize the Chance of Litigation Read MoreYou still have time to submit your business idea to Hatch Detroit for a chance to win $50,000 and services towards the opening of your …
Get Your Business Ideas to Hatch Detroit For Chance to Win $50,000 and/or Services Towards Opening Your Detroit Business Read MoreThe Michigan Court of Appeals recently addressed the standard of care owed by a hotel to its guests related to criminal activity on the hotel’s premises in Burtiel Dean et …
Hotel Has No General Duty to Anticipate or Prevent Criminal Activity Read MoreThe Michigan Court of Appeals in Johnny’s – Livonia, Inc. v. Laurel Park Retail Properties, LLC (Case # 12-012704-CZ, decided May 19, 2015) recently held that a party to a …
Integration Clause Does Not Bar Evidence of Fraud Read MoreGovernor Snyder recently signed a bill into law that will allow landlords to send eviction notices to tenants via email or social media. The new law requires landlords to first …
New Law Allows Eviction Notices To Be Sent By Email Read More