Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Melissa Demorest LeDuc was recently featured in an article written by Brian Cox for the International Society of Primerus Law Firms. In the article, Melissa discusses the benefits and her …
Melissa Demorest LeDuc Discusses Working at a Family-Run Firm Read MoreThe laws of most states allow employers and employees to make noncompete agreements. These agreements can range in scope and generally prevent former employees from working (or competing) for a …
Federal Trade Commission Proposes Rule to Ban Noncompete Agreements and Clauses Read More
In a recent trial, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Demorest Law Firm, PLLC was able to secure a jury verdict of $1,976,820.00 …
Demorest Law Firm Obtains $1.976 Million Verdict Against the City of Detroit Read More
In a recent unpublished decision, Skiver v Durga, Docket Nos. 358830; 358931, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s decision that a landlord can be held liable for …
Landlord Can Be Found Liable for Vicious Attack by Tenant’s Dog Read More Melissa Demorest LeDuc was recently interviewed on the AARP MoneyTalks 50+ podcast, hosted by Rebecca Perl. In the interview, Melissa discussed estate planning basics including advance directives, Powers of Attorney, …
Melissa Demorest LeDuc Gives Estate Planning Advice on AARP MoneyTalks 50+ Podcast Read More
On March 24, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order (EO) 2020-21 which prohibited nonessential in-person work and required social distancing. This EO was further extended by EO 2020-42. These EOs …
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Commercial Insurance Policy Does Not Protect Business Owners from Lost Income Due to the COVID-19 Shutdown Read More
When it comes to preserving trees and other greenery of the area, municipalities are between a rock and a hard place. At least, they are now after the Sixth Circuit …
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Rules an Ordinance Designed to Preserve Trees Constitutes a Taking of Property Without Just Compensation Read More
On January 1, 2022, the State Treasurer of the State of Michigan announced and certified the new interest rate for money judgments for the first six months of 2022. The …
State of Michigan Treasurer Announces New Interest Rate for Money Judgments for First Half of 2022 Read More
In late October, Mark Demorest, the Managing Member of Demorest Law Firm, attended the 2021 Primerus Global Conference in Leesburg, Virginia. This was the first in-person Primerus conference in two …
Mark Demorest Attends 2021 Primerus Global Conference Read More
Getting stopped by a law enforcement official can be a stressful event, even when it is only a minor traffic violation. It is even more stressful for those with conditions …
Communication Impediment Designation Goes into Effect in Michigan to Help Residents Communicate with Law Enforcement Officials Read More