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How Do Courts Interpret The Word “Disparagement” In Contracts?  

January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 - by Emily Smith

The term “disparagement” is often used in contracts and agreements, such as settlement and severance agreements. However, this term can be ambiguous. The Michigan Court of Appeals recently addressed the …

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Demorest Law Firm Participates in Primerus’ Global Day of Service

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 - by Emily Smith

Demorest Law Firm, PLLC, participated in Primerus’ Global Day of Service the week of Thanksgiving. The Staff visited Forgotten Harvest to pack perishable goods for 840 households and 597 pounds …

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Trademarks – Why Attorney Guidance is Critical 

November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 - by Emily Smith

In a recent article published, Mark Warzecha of the Widerman Malek law firm talks about why clients shouldn’t protect intellectual property on their own, without appropriate legal advice. Mark Warzecha …

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Legal Updates

Supreme Court Considers Case that Could Impact Hotels and the ADA 

November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 - by Emily Smith

The United States Supreme Court recently began its fall term with several key cases set to be heard on the docket. One of the cases before the Court this term …

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What Does it Mean When a Court “Retains Jurisdiction”?

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023 - by Emily Smith

The U.S. Court of Appeals recently addressed important issues relating to jurisdiction in Republic Building Co v. Charter Township of Clinton, Michigan, WL 5762965 (2023). In its ruling, the Court …

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California Voids Out of State Non-Compete Agreements

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 - by Emily Smith

In January, our firm published an article detailing the proposed updates by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that would ban employee non-compete agreements. This trend continued recently in California when …

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Proposed Overtime Pay Updates by the United States Department of Labor

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 - by Emily Smith

The United States Department of Labor recently announced proposed significant updates to overtime pay regulations. These updates reflect the current administration’s commitment to providing economic security and overtime protections to …

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