Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Ideally, the terms of an agreement will be found in one-concise writing, where the parties’ intentions and responsibilities are clear. However, ideal situations do not always occur, and sometimes (either …
Consistency Key When Multiple Documents Make Up Agreement Read MoreThe Court of Appeals, in its unpublished opinion in Tuscany Grove v. Gasperoni (June 24, 2014), affirmed the lower court’s dismissal of claims by a condominium association against one of …
Organizations Required to Follow Bylaws in Bringing Lawsuit Read MoreMark Demorest, managing partner of Demorest Law Firm, PLLC, has been approved as an Oakland County Civil Mediator. Mediators are responsible for acting with honesty, integrity and impartiality to assist …
Mark Demorest Approved As An Oakland County Civil Mediator Read MoreMost people understand that they cannot open a hotel called “Holiday Inn” nor could they make their own computer and market it with the logo of an apple. This is …
Trademark Law May Prevent Using Your Name in Your Business’ Name Read MoreShareholders controlling a corporation have an obligation not to abuse their control to the detriment of minority shareholders. In Michigan, these minority shareholders are protected by the Shareholder Oppression Statute …
Michigan Supreme Court Clarifies Rules for Fighting Shareholder Oppression Read MoreThe Michigan Court of Appeals, in a recent unpublished case, affirmed a trial court’s holding that contracts may be construed against the drafter where there is an ambiguity in the …
Being The Writer of a Contract May Have Consequences If Conflict Arises Read MoreThe Michigan Supreme Court in Sholberg v. Truman, held that an owner of real property could not be found liable for public nuisance where someone other than the owner had …
Ownership of Property Alone Not Enough to Find Nuisance Liability Read MoreSo what are the pitfalls that lead to lack of health and the premature demise of a start up? Insufficient business operating experience. Most “would be” entrepreneurs go into business …
Pitfalls you MUST avoid when starting a business Read MoreHave a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July! We will be back to our regular postings next week.
Happy Fourth of July! Read MoreThe Plaintiff in the recent unpublished Michigan Court of Appeals decision Fraki v. Fraki shared a joint tenancy with right of survivorship in certain property with his mother. A joint …
Interest in Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship Transferable; Lack of Notarization on Deed Will Not Necessarily Defeat Transfer Read More