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Author: Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

Court Decisions / Legal Updates / Legislation

Preemption: How a Township Can Overrule the State on Liquor Sales

September 4, 2013August 20, 2013 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

Preemption, within the scope of local ordinances, simply means that some matters are of state importance rather than local importance. Why could preemption affect you? Preemption can affect where certain …

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DLF is celebrating 15 years!

September 3, 2013 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

This month, Demorest Law Firm is proud to celebrate 15 years in business!  We are grateful for all of our clients, friends, and supporters who have helped us achieve this …

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Court Decisions / Employment Law / Legal Updates

Time Limitations in Employment Agreements May not be Valid

August 28, 2013August 23, 2013 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

In Boaz v. FedEx Customer Information Services, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed the following clause in an employment agreement: To the extent the law allows an employee to …

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Legislation / Melissa L. Demorest

Clarification to Michigan’s Smoking Ban Regarding Patios

August 26, 2013August 20, 2013 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

The head of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently clarified one aspect of Michigan’s smoking ban that affects restaurant and bar patios.  The new stance is that bar …

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See Us in Action!

August 23, 2013 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

Check out our firm’s new promo video!  Thanks to Tell for all of their hard work!   Demorest Law Firm Promo

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In the News / Melissa L. Demorest

Beware of Corporate Mailer Scam

August 23, 2013 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

LARA, Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, recently warned Michigan business owners to be aware of mailers that were recently sent out to various companies around the state.  The …

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Money Management / Numerico / Opinion Piece

Saving for College

August 19, 2013July 19, 2013 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

Every year since I went back to school, my university has approved a tuition increase and that seems to be the norm for schools across the board.  Now, more than …

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Crowdfunding / Melissa L. Demorest

Crowdfunding and Angel Investors

August 15, 2013August 14, 2013 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

I came across an interesting article on Forbes.com regarding how angel investors can leverage crowd-funding.  If you’re interested in crowdfunding, it’s a good read.   http://www.forbes.com/sites/chancebarnett/2013/05/23/how-smart-angels-will-leverage-crowdfunding/

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Employee Benefits / Legislation / Numerico

Will Obamacare affect your small business?

August 12, 2013August 14, 2013 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

I have received questions from several of our clients wondering if Obamacare will affect their business.  By 2014, employers will be required to provide health insurance to employees if they …

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Contracts / Litigation

Why Choice of Venue is Important

August 5, 2013July 19, 2013 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

Choice of venue can have a profound impact on the rights afforded to your business and, importantly, the cost and complexity of resolving disputes. For example, in Drew, Cooper & …

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