Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
New Local Rules (LR 16.3, 16.4, 16.5, 16.6 and 16.7) for the Eastern District of Michigan, effective February 1, 2015, demonstrate favor by the court for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) …
New Local Rules Favor Alternative Dispute Resolution Read MoreRecent changes to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) address two major concerns regarding the accessibility of public records – costs and delays. The new law, which will take effect …
Recent Changes in Law Make Public Records More Accessible Read MoreAdverse possession and acquiescence are both ways that a person can get title to property held by someone else by occupying that property. The Court of Appeals in Haynes v. …
Property Owner May Not Gain Land in Public Road Right of Way by Adverse Possession Read MoreThe Michigan Court of Appeals recently held that leaseholders of commercial property could appeal tax assessments under MCL 205.735a on the property they lease. In Spartan Stores v. City of …
Leaseholders may contest tax assessments under MCL 205.735a Read MoreIn the recent unpublished case, Town Center Flats, LLC v. Shelby Township, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that courts are authorized to enforce deed restrictions on property, but townships are not. …
Townships Not Authorized to Enforce Deed Restrictions Read MoreCan an ordinance require that a hotel be forced to turn over a hotel guest registry to a police officer without a warrant and without the hotel’s consent? The Ninth …
U.S. Supreme Court to Address Hotel’s Rights Regarding Police Officer’s Inspection of Guest Registry Read MoreAvvo has ranked Mark Demorest as a “Superb” rated attorney, the highest rating that can be achieved on Avvo. The Avvo rating system assesses the qualifications of attorneys nationwide, including …
Mark Demorest Rated As “Superb” Attorney Read MoreOn November 7, 2014, Judge Rhodes confirmed the City of Detroit’s Eighth Amended Plan for the Adjustment of Debts. This decision resulted in the severe reduction of many creditors’ claims …
Judge Rhodes Specifically Excludes Demorest Law Firm Clients’ Claims From Discharge in Bankruptcy Read MoreMelissa Demorest LeDuc has recently been honored by inclusion in Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Up & Coming Lawyers Class of 2014.” The “Up & Coming Lawyers Class” is put together every …
Demorest Law Firm Attorney Named as One of Michigan’s “Up & Coming Lawyers” Read MoreBring Your Own Device (“BYOD”) refers to the policy of permitting employees to bring personally owned mobile devices (laptops, tablets, and smart phones) to their workplace, and to use those …
BYOD Policies Need To Be Discussed Sooner Rather Than Later Read More