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Beginning on January 1, 2024, a new requirement came into effect requiring that many US entities report information about their beneficial owners, the individuals who own or control the company. …
New FinCEN Reporting Requirements Read MoreThe term “disparagement” is often used in contracts and agreements, such as settlement and severance agreements. However, this term can be ambiguous. The Michigan Court of Appeals recently addressed the …
How Do Courts Interpret The Word “Disparagement” In Contracts? Read More
Demorest Law Firm, PLLC, participated in Primerus’ Global Day of Service the week of Thanksgiving. The Staff visited Forgotten Harvest to pack perishable goods for 840 households and 597 pounds …
Demorest Law Firm Participates in Primerus’ Global Day of Service Read More
In a recent article published, Mark Warzecha of the Widerman Malek law firm talks about why clients shouldn’t protect intellectual property on their own, without appropriate legal advice. Mark Warzecha …
Trademarks – Why Attorney Guidance is Critical Read More
The United States Supreme Court recently began its fall term with several key cases set to be heard on the docket. One of the cases before the Court this term …
Supreme Court Considers Case that Could Impact Hotels and the ADA Read More
The U.S. Court of Appeals recently addressed important issues relating to jurisdiction in Republic Building Co v. Charter Township of Clinton, Michigan, WL 5762965 (2023). In its ruling, the Court …
What Does it Mean When a Court “Retains Jurisdiction”? Read More
In January, our firm published an article detailing the proposed updates by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that would ban employee non-compete agreements. This trend continued recently in California when …
California Voids Out of State Non-Compete Agreements Read More
The United States Department of Labor recently announced proposed significant updates to overtime pay regulations. These updates reflect the current administration’s commitment to providing economic security and overtime protections to …
Proposed Overtime Pay Updates by the United States Department of Labor Read More
Congratulations to Demorest Law Firm founder Mark Demorest for being honored by the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) for 40 years of practice. The OCBA hosts an Annual Meeting each …
Mark Demorest Honored for 40 Years of Practice Read More
Having and caring for chickens can be a fun and educational experience for families. After the Michigan Court of Appeals ruling in Dezman v. Charter Twp. of Bloomfield, No. 360406 …
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules One-Family Detached Dwellings are Allowed to Keep Chickens in Bloomfield Township Read More