Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
The State of Michigan will proceed with a minimum wage increase schedule that will raise the $10.33 current minimum wage in place across the state after the Michigan Supreme Court …
Minimum Wage Changes in Michigan Read More
Demorest Law Firm is pleased to introduce you to our newest team member, Randy Soverinsky. Randy handles many different types of business and real estate matters, as well as estate …
DEMOREST LAW FIRM WELCOMES NEW SENIOR ATTORNEY, RANDY SOVERINSKY Read More
On July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an important ruling impacting the minimum wage and mandatory paid sick leave across the state of Michigan. The Michigan Constitution provides …
The Michigan Supreme Court Rules on Minimum Wage and Mandatory Paid Sick Leave Read More
In Knier, Powers, Martin, & Smith, LLC v City of Bay City the Michigan Court of Appeals unexpectedly found that the new roof installed on an existing commercial building was …
SURPRISING DECISION BY THE MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS REGARDING NEW ROOFS ON EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS Read More The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit held in Avantax Wealth Management, Inc v. Marriott Hotel Services, Inc., No. 23-5880 (6th Cir. 2024), that a company can use COVID-19 …
COVID-19- A BASIS FOR TERMINATING A CONTRACT UNDER A FORCE MAJEURE CLAUSE Read More
Demorest Law Firm is excited to announce that three of our attorneys are being recognized as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars this year! Melissa Demorest LeDuc is again being honored …
Three Demorest Law Firm Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers for 2024 Read More
In a prior post from June 26, 2024, we wrote about Demorest attorney Mark Demorest being featured on Chanel 7 WXYZ regarding House Bill 5028, a new bill impacting homeowners …
House Bill 5028 Signed into Law Read More
On June 26, 2024, Mark Demorest was interviewed by Channel 7 WXYZ regarding House Bill 5028, a bill impacting homeowners associations and their energy policies across Michigan. This Bill was …
Mark Demorest Featured on Channel 7 WXYZ re: New HOA Law Read More
The FTC has issued its final rule banning non-compete agreements. The new rule goes into effect sometime later this year (120 days after publication in the Federal Register), although legal challenges are …
FTC Issues Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements – What Does this Mean for your Business? Read More
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently released an important memo from its General Counsel criticizing company policies that restrict employees from holding secondary jobs, often called moonlighting. Such memos …
NLRB Advises Against Moonlighting Restrictions Read More