Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Stop anyone you meet and ask “what’s the biggest mistake a new business owner can make?” Odds are they won’t know. A more insightful respondent (perhaps one who knows from …
How to Succeed Where Others Have Failed Read MoreMany contracts have default provisions. These provisions set forth what actions or inaction must occur for a party to default under the Agreement and for the non-defaulting party to be …
Effective Cross Default Provisions Read MoreIn most countries when a party loses an adversarial proceeding such as a lawsuit, he or she is made to pay for the other party’s costs and attorney’s fees. However, …
Is the Other Side Liable for Attorney’s Fees if I Win My Case? 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 …
2010 IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate Read MoreIn recent weeks, there has been significant media coverage of the Asian carp issue in Chicago-area waterways. Many governments and groups are concerned that unless some drastic action is taken, …
The Asian Carp Dispute Read MoreRecently, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency assessed over $40,000 in fines to a Detroit-area company because the company failed to properly complete I-9 eligibility forms for about 100 …
Importance of I-9 (Work Eligibility) Forms Read MoreContrary to popular belief, employers are not obligated to provide severance pay upon an employee’s termination of employment due to a layoff. If an employer does choose to provide severance …
What You Need to Know About Severance Agreements Read MoreSometimes it’s easier to agree to something verbally, rather than put the agreement in writing. This is not usually a good business practice, however, because many problems can arise from …
Always Get it in Writing… Understanding the Statute of Frauds Read MoreAs we all know, 2009 has not been an easy year for businesses, especially here in the Detroit area. However, economic struggles often create new opportunities, and we hope that …
Time to Give Thanks! (See you Monday) Read More