Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
On April 17, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-54 restricting evictions. It is currently in effect through May 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. (unless extended). To mitigate the …
New Gubernatorial Order Temporarily Restricts Evictions; Additional Eviction And Late Fees Restrictions from CARES ACT Read More
Demorest Law Firm’s founder Mark Demorest has been named a Michigan Leading Lawyer for 2020. Demorest was named as a Leading Lawyer in three categories: Closely & Privately Held Business …
Mark Demorest Named a Michigan Leading Lawyer for 2020 Read MoreHow do force majeure clauses and business interruption insurance affect your business in this time of COVID-19? The global COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly evolving and poses great challenges for businesses. …
Force Majeure and Business Interruption in the Time of COVID-19 Read MoreOn April 8, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order No. 2020-41 to encourage the use of electronic signatures and remote notarization, witnessing and visitation during the COVID-19 Pandemic. …
New Gubernatorial Order Encourages Electronic Signatures and Remote Notarization Read MoreRecently, in Matthew B. Salzberg v. Matthew Sciabacucchi, unpublished opinion of the Supreme Court, issued March 18, 2020 (Docket No. 346, 2019), the Delaware Supreme Court approved corporate charter provisions requiring …
Delaware Supreme Court Upholds Validity of a Corporation’s Federal-Forum Provisions Regarding Violations of the Federal Securities Act. Read MoreAs everybody is well-aware by now, on Monday, the Governor of Michigan issued an executive order, Executive Order 2020-21 (COVID-19), requiring that Michigan residents and most workers stay at home, …
Does Michigan’s Stay-at-Home Executive Order Mean My Business Has to Close Its Doors Completely? Read MoreThe Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will be hosting several hour-long informational webinars for Michigan employers regarding unemployment insurance and the recent Executive Orders 2020-09 and 2020-10 signed by Governor Gretchen …
Unemployment Insurance Agency Hosts Michigan Employer Webinars Read MoreOn Tuesday, March 10, Governor Whitmer declared Michigan a state of emergency, as the first positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed. While a state of emergency enables the state to …
COVID-19 and Legal Considerations in Michigan Read MoreWith multiple cases of coronavirus now confirmed in the state of Michigan, many business owners probably have questions as to how COVID-19 might affect their business. Below is a useful …
Coronavirus and Its Impact on Your Business Read MoreIf you or an organization you’re involved in has an event scheduled over the next few weeks, it’s a good idea to reschedule or cancel the event. You may be …
Does Force Majeure Cover Coronavirus? Read More