Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
The Michigan Supreme Court recently reinforced the proper analysis for reasonableness of a non-compete clause between two businesses and what qualifies as consideration between two parties in Innovation Ventures v. …
Michigan Supreme Court Applies “Rule of Reason” To Analyze Enforceability of Non-Compete Agreements Between Two Businesses Read MoreThe Michigan Court of Appeals recently handed down a decision in Johnston, et. al. v. Sterling Mortgage Investment Co. et. al., Docket No. 324855 which involved a couple who had …
Foreclosed Homeowners Manage to Find a Buyer before Redemption Date yet Still Lose Read MoreIn In re AFA Investments, Inc., 2016 WL 908212, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware laid out the test for whether payments made to a creditor were …
U.S. Bankruptcy Court Reiterates Standards Regarding Preferences Read MoreIllinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently filed a complaint on behalf of the people of the state of Illinois against the popular Illinois-based sandwich shop Jimmy John’s, alleging violations of …
Illinois Going After Jimmy John’s for Non-Compete Agreements Read MoreThe Michigan Legislature recently passed Senate Bill No. 344 (now amended MCL 436.1533) which made some significant changes to MCL 436.1533 pertaining to liquor licenses. The changes affect who may …
Michigan Legislature Amends Statute Regarding Liquor Licenses for Off-Premises Consumption Read MoreIn a groundbreaking decision for the State of Michigan, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that piercing the corporate veil may be brought in a separate cause of action against …
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Piercing the Corporate Veil May Be Brought in Separate Cause of Action in Case Argued by Demorest Law Firm Read MoreThe US Department of Labor (DOL) will be changing the rules regarding overtime. These changes will be effective as of December 1, 2016. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act …
Department of Labor Announces Big Changes to Overtime Rules Read MoreOn May 11, 2016, President Barack Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) into federal law. The idea of statutory protection for trade secrets is not a new concept …
New Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act Offers Greater Damages to Plaintiffs than Michigan Uniform Trade Secrets Act Read MoreIn Exclusive Auto v. Mattawan Holdings, LLC, Docket No. 327045, the Michigan Court of Appeals entered a judgment regarding a building in Mattawan, Michigan. The ownership of the building was …
Terms of Agreement Need To Be Accurately Stated in Written Contract Read MoreIn early March of 2016, a jury seated in Circuit Court for Davidson County in Nashville, Tennessee found in favor of Erin Andrews in a very publicized trial involving issues …
The Erin Andrews Verdict Reaffirms Strong Need for Confidentiality of Guest Information in Hospitality Industry Read More