BEYOND GRATS AND IDGTS
Stephen J. Dunn, specialist in tax and trust and estate law at Demorest Law Firm, PLLC, presents a recent article entitled “Beyond GRATS and IDGTS.” In the article, Dunn explains …
BEYOND GRATS AND IDGTS Read MoreAuthor: Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney
Working Minors Must Be Supervised by an Adult, Or Serious Penalties can be Assessed
School is out and many minors are looking for summer jobs. Employers should be aware that special rules apply when employing a minor (any person less 18 years of age). …
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Employees normally have three years to file a lawsuit for discrimination under Michigan law. The Statute of Limitations for a breach of contract case is six years. However, Michigan courts …
Shortening the Time Period for Discharged Employees to Bring Suit Read MoreWhat Happens With Employer-Provided Housing When An Employee Is Fired Or Quits?
It is not uncommon for employers to provide housing to employees as part of their compensation package. This frequently occurs in the hospitality, multi-family housing, and construction industries. Employers must …
What Happens With Employer-Provided Housing When An Employee Is Fired Or Quits? Read MoreThe Sixth Circuit Tightens Up the Rules on the Discharge of Debts When the Debt Arose in a Fiduciary Capacity
Some companies have strategically entered into contracts knowing that bankruptcy was on the horizon and expecting that any debt or a resulting judgment would be discharged by the Bankruptcy Court. …
The Sixth Circuit Tightens Up the Rules on the Discharge of Debts When the Debt Arose in a Fiduciary Capacity Read MoreLeaders tout Entrepreneurship | Detroit Free Press
The Detroit Free Press (Freep.com) has been following all of the developments at the National Summit this week in Detroit and posting the latest to their blog (See excerpt below). …
Leaders tout Entrepreneurship | Detroit Free Press Read MoreGarnishments – What you need to know as a business owner…
As a business owner, there is a strong possibility that you have received, or will receive a Writ of Garnishment at some time. It could entail garnishing an employee’s paycheck, …
Garnishments – What you need to know as a business owner… Read MoreTax Resolution Scams 101 Article
Stephen J. Dunn, a specialist in tax and trust and estate law at Demorest Law Firm, PLLC, recently wrote an article entitled “Tax Resolution Scams 101”. In the article, Mr. …
Tax Resolution Scams 101 Article Read MoreUnderstanding Michigan Usury Law
The current economic downturn has led to increased public scrutiny of lending practices. Michigan usury laws offer important protection to borrowers by capping the interest rate that lenders can charge. …
Understanding Michigan Usury Law Read MoreBeware of Evergreen Clauses
“Evergreen contract – A contract that renews itself from one term to the next in the absence of contrary notice by one of the parties” – BLACK’S LAW DICTIONARY 321 …
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