Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Traditionally, Michigan has been what’s referred to as a “one-party consent” state. Should that change? That’s the question that was put to the Michigan Supreme Court earlier this year. Unfortunately, …
Is Two-Party Consent Needed to Record a Conversation Under Michigan’s Eavesdropping Statute? The Jury is Still Out. Read More
It has long been established that merchants (including bar/restaurant owners in this case) have a duty to use reasonable care to protect their identifiable invitees from the foreseeable criminal acts …
Michigan Court of Appeals Finds Bar has a Duty to Invitee Patrons Outside their Establishment Read More
Mike Hayes has recently been honored by inclusion in Michigan Lawyers Weekly’s “Up & Coming Lawyers Class of 2021.” The “Up & Coming Lawyers Class” is put together every year …
Demorest Law Firm’s Michael Hayes Named Up & Coming Lawyer for 2021. Read More
As of April 30, 2021, the US Department of Labor will enforce new rules regarding tip pooling. The significant changes include: Both “front of the house” and “back of the …
New Department of Labor Tip Pooling Rules Summary Read More
This is part two of a two-part series addressing why it is important to put a contract in writing. Part 1 can be found here. In addition to the legal …
The Importance of Written Contracts (Part 2) Read More
This is part one of a two-part series addressing why it is important to put a contract in writing. The first part addresses certain types of contracts that are legally …
The Importance of Written Contracts (Part 1) Read More
As technology advances and improves, the language of the Fourth Amendment needs to be re-interpreted. The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from searches of their property by the government that would …
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules that Flying a Drone Over Another’s Property Violates the Reasonable Expectation of Privacy Read More
A labor broker is a company that hires workers (or laborers) and assigns them to various other companies and jobs. The labor broker charges the company for the workers’ time …
Michigan Court of Appeals Rules Economic Realities Test Determines Employer Status for Purposes of the Workers’ Disability Compensation Act Read More
If a person or business entity brings suit for breach of contract for a business purchase, the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (“MCPA”) is not available for use in the lawsuit. …
Michigan Consumer Protection Act Not Available for Business Purchases of Consumer Goods Read More
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently affirmed that interim zoning ordinances are not subject to petitions for referendum under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (“MZEA”), meaning the township had the …
Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Power of Township to Prevent Development of Large Solar Array Through Moratorium Read More