Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
The US Department of Labor recently addressed an issue which remains near and dear to many students in this tumultuous economy. The question of whether for-profit businesses may continue to …
Department of Labor Relaxes Criteria for Unpaid Internships Read MoreDemorest Law Firm will officially celebrate its 20th anniversary in September 2018. However, it’s not too early to start celebrating! We have been active in the Dearborn Chamber of Commerce …
Cheers to 20 Years Read MoreRecently, the Court of Appeals in Young v. Walton Oil, No. 333794, 2018 Mich. App. LEXIS 226, at *2, clarified the “open and obvious” exception to premises liability. A premises …
Property Owners May Be Liable for Injuries Caused By Ice On Property That is Not “Open and Obvious” Read MoreThe Michigan Department of Environment Quality will be hosting a series of events aimed at furthering education in areas of environmental regulation and workplace safety education among business personnel. These …
Michigan Department of Environmental Quality to Provide Series of Seminars In Furtherance of General Education Read MorePersons interested in obtaining a Class-C liquor license for their business may attend a public auction on March 20, 2018 at 10 a.m. This event will be held at 7285 …
Michigan Department of Treasury to Hold Public Liquor License Auction on March 20th Read More
MCL 558.30 became effective in April 2017 to abolish dower rights in Michigan. Historically, a husband who owned property separate from his wife, would still have to obtain the wife’s …
When must a spouse sign a deed or mortgage for property owned solely by the other spouse? Read MoreOn December 14, 2017, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) released a decision in Hy-Brand Industrial Contractors, Ltd., 365 NLRB No. 165 (2017), overruling the NLRB’s 2015 decision that created …
National Labor Relations Board provides new test for determining “joint employer” status Read MoreNew or hopeful owners of Michigan small businesses are encouraged to stop in for a 15-minute counseling session with an experienced business consultant. These sessions are provided by Oakland County, …
Oakland County Continues To Provide Walk-in Counseling for New Small Business Owners Read MoreDebtors interested in entering repayment plans to limit a secured party’s ability to foreclose on outstanding tax debt should pay close attention to Lancaster & York v. Oakland County Treasurer, …
Parties May Not Be Contractually Bound to Tax Repayment Plans Read MoreEffective January 1, 2018, Michigan’s money judgment interest rate will be 2.984 percent. (A higher rate may apply if the suit is based on an agreement specifying an interest rate.) …
New Michigan Judgment Interest Rate in Effect as of January 1st, 2018 Read More