Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
In a recent unpublished decision, Skiver v Durga, Docket Nos. 358830; 358931, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s decision that a landlord can be held liable for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
As he has done for the last several years, Mark Demorest, managing member of Demorest Law Firm, recently spoke to students enrolled at Wayne State University on the topic of …
Mark Demorest Speaks to Wayne State Graduate Class Read More
Michigan recently signed into law the Michigan Uniform Assignment of Rents Act (the “MUARA” or the “Act”), MCL 554.1051 et seq, which goes into effect on September 22, 2022. The …
Michigan Uniform Assignment of Rents Act Read More
Many cities and townships in Michigan have enacted ordinances to restrict short-term rentals of real estate. The use of Airbnb, VRBO, and other services have raised concerns about whether these …
Proposed Legislation to Restrict Local Regulation of Short-Term Rentals Read More
Sometimes, property owners become delinquent after failing to pay their property taxes. When that happens, the Government is permitted to foreclose on the property to satisfy the tax obligation. However, …
Property Owners are Entitled to Surplus Proceeds Arising from Tax Foreclosure Sales Read More
Congratulations to Demorest Law Firm attorney Melissa Demorest LeDuc for her selection by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as one of Michigan’s “Go To Lawyers” in business law. Michigan Lawyers Weekly has …
Melissa Demorest LeDuc selected by MI Lawyers Weekly as one of ‘Michigan’s Go To Lawyers’ for Business Law Read More
In a post I authored last summer, I discussed a case, ATF Michigan v Project Veritas, No 17-13292 (ED Mich), which threatened to unsettle the law under Michigan’s eavesdropping statute. …
Sixth Circuit Offers Clarity as to Whether Two-Party Consent Needed to Record a Conversation Under Michigan’s Eavesdropping Statute Read More
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been much more common for employers to hire remote employees, or allow their existing employees to work remotely. When hiring an employee …
Legal Considerations in Hiring Remote Employees Read More