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Melissa Demorest LeDuc was recently featured in an article written by Brian Cox for the International Society of Primerus Law Firms. In the article, Melissa discusses the benefits and her …
Melissa Demorest LeDuc Discusses Working at a Family-Run Firm Read MoreThe laws of most states allow employers and employees to make noncompete agreements. These agreements can range in scope and generally prevent former employees from working (or competing) for a …
Federal Trade Commission Proposes Rule to Ban Noncompete Agreements and Clauses Read MoreOn March 17, 2020, the Michigan legislature amended the law to ensure that contracts for the payment of commission on a sale of real estate are subject to the statute …
Real Estate Commission Agreements Must Be Written and Signed to be Enforceable Read More
Michigan is a mortgage state. A mortgage is a lien on property to secure the loan if the borrower fails to repay the money borrowed plus interest. The borrower remains …
Mortgages v Deeds of Trust Read More
In a recent trial, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Demorest Law Firm, PLLC was able to secure a jury verdict of $1,976,820.00 …
Demorest Law Firm Obtains $1.976 Million Verdict Against the City of Detroit Read More
The staff at Demorest Law Firm, PLLC, participated in Primerus’ Global Day of Service by sorting and distributing almost 7,000 pounds of food at Forgotten Harvest. Forgotten Harvest fights hunger …
Demorest Law Firm Participates in Primerus’ Global Day of Service Read More
Congratulations to Joe DeFever on joining Demorest Law Firm, PLLC, as an Associate Attorney. Joe has worked with Demorest Law Firm as a law clerk since 2020 while attending law …
Joe DeFever Graduates from Wayne State Law School and is Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan Read More
In a recent unpublished decision, Skiver v Durga, Docket Nos. 358830; 358931, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s decision that a landlord can be held liable for …
Landlord Can Be Found Liable for Vicious Attack by Tenant’s Dog Read More Melissa Demorest LeDuc was recently interviewed on the AARP MoneyTalks 50+ podcast, hosted by Rebecca Perl. In the interview, Melissa discussed estate planning basics including advance directives, Powers of Attorney, …
Melissa Demorest LeDuc Gives Estate Planning Advice on AARP MoneyTalks 50+ Podcast Read More
This article was put together by Mark Warzecha, an attorney with one of our Primerus partner firms, Widerman Malek, and focuses on why brand protection is important for your business …
Why Intellectual Property, and Trademarks, Matter Read More