Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Congratulations to Mark Demorest, managing partner of Demorest Law Firm, for his completion of Advanced Mediation Training from Oakland Mediation Center. Mark has been an approved Oakland County Civil Mediator …
Congratulations to Mark Demorest for Completion of Advanced Mediation Training Read MoreIn a recent decision, the Michigan Court of Appeals reiterated and clarified the standard that worker’s compensation is an exclusive remedy for workplace accidents, precluding any cause of action against …
Michigan Court of Appeals Reiterates that Worker’s Compensation is an Exclusive Remedy for Unintentional Torts in the Workplace Read MoreThe Detroit Free Press recently posted an interesting article entitled “Start-ups surge in Detroit, across U.S. despite economy,” regarding the boom in start-ups in the area, and why now is …
Start-Ups are Surging in Detroit According to Detroit Free Press Read MoreIn Associated Builders and Contractors v. City of Lansing, Docket No. 149622, the Supreme Court of Michigan held that Lansing’s prevailing wage ordinance, which requires contractors working on city construction …
Michigan Supreme Court Rules that Lansing’s Prevailing Wage Ordinance Constitutional Read MoreThe Michigan Supreme Court recently expounded on the definition of a prevailing party under the Construction Lien Act (CLA) in the case of Ronnisch Constr Group, Inc v. Lofts on …
To Prevail or Not to Prevail under the Construction Lien Act Read MoreThe 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 More