Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
On June 24th, the Supreme Court delivered a 5-4 decision in Vance v. Ball State University, which makes it more difficult for employees to sue their employers over workplace harassment. …
Recent Supreme Court Decision Limits Workplace Harassment Claims Read MoreUnder the Michigan Employment Security Act, an employee of an educational institution (typically a school district) is not eligible for unemployment during the summer months, provided that the employee is …
The School Denial Period Applies to Contractor’s Employees Read MoreThe question is whether a private employee who is acting in accordance with the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (MMMA), who is not intoxicated during working hours, and who tests positive …
Can a Former Employee be Denied Unemployment Benefits Due to Medical Marijuana Use? Read MoreOn July 10, 2013, new SEC Chair Mary Jo White held a vote on part of the JOBS Act, which is the legislation that legalized crowdfunding. This vote was just …
Crowdfunding Update: Finally, Some Action from the SEC! Read MoreMelissa Demorest of Demorest Law Firm, PLLC recently graduated from the Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit program, a 10-month transformational leadership program designed to challenge emerging and existing community leaders …
Melissa Demorest Graduates From Detroit Regional Chamber’s Leadership Detroit Class XXXIV Read MoreThe federal bankruptcy code requires a debtor to file a list of creditors when filing a bankruptcy petition. 11 USC 523(a)(3)(A) states that the debt to an unlisted creditor will …
Unlisted Debts are Discharged in Bankruptcy, Even if there was no Money to Pay the Unlisted Creditor Read MoreAn arbitrator can hear testimony, take evidence, and ultimately issue an award in the absence of one of the parties if that party, although on notice concerning the proceedings, has …
Can an Arbitration Award be Based Upon Default Alone? Read MoreDemorest Law Firm was recently recognized by the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce for 15 years of business and service to the community. We at DLF appreciate the honor and …
Celebrating 15 Years! Read MoreIt is a general rule of construction that changes in the law subsequent to the execution of a contract are not deemed to become part of the agreement unless its …
The Importance of Anticipating Changes in the Law When Forming an Agreement Read MoreThe United States Custom and Immigration Service (USCIS) has issued a new Form I-9. Beginning on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, all employers must use this new form for all new …
Employers Must Use New I-9 Form After May 7, 2013 Read More