Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
On July 21, 2009, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in McNeil v Charlevoix County, 2009 Mich. LEXIS 1572, that a local health agency had the authority to require employers to …
McNeil v Charlevoix County: An Exception to Michigan’s Employment At-Will Doctrine Read MoreThe sales and operation of franchises are heavily regulated under both federal and state law, but do you know what makes the business relationship between two companies a franchise? There …
What is a Franchise? Read MoreStephen J. Dunn, a specialist in tax and estate planning issues at Demorest Law Firm, PLLC, recently wrote an article entitled “The Troublesome Joint Tax Return”, which we posted previously …
The Joint Tax Return Ratchet Read MoreIn the current economy, many recently-occupied houses and commercial and industrial buildings are now vacant, due to foreclosure, lack of tenants, business closure, and other reasons. Obviously, vacant buildings are …
The Insurance Problem of Vacant Buildings Read MoreA typical lawsuit seeks the court’s aid in collecting monetary damages where there has been injury to property or person or one individual has failed to live up to their …
WHAT IS A PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION Read More
As of January 2009, Michigan is one of the few states to offer a new form of business entity. If your business is for profit, but its primary focus is …
Michigan Leads the Way With a New Corporate Form – The L3C Read MoreA recent Michigan law and impending Federal legislation are reshaping the way businesses can handle the sale and use of gift cards and gift certificates. In November 2008, the State …
Michigan Laws on Gift Cards and Gift Certificates are Changing Read MoreLet’s say that your business is interested in purchasing a particular property, but you know that there have been some disputes in the past regarding this property. These disputes have …
Michigan Freedom of Information Act Read MoreUnder the Bullard Plawecki Employee Right to Know Act, employees are entitled to review their personnel records, make copies of those records, and file written statements clarifying or protesting any …
What You Need to Know About the Bullard Plawecki Employee Right to Know Act Read MoreDo you realize that many of the contracts, equipment leases and loan documents that you have signed would require a Michigan judge to use other States’ laws in deciding lawsuits …
Beware the “Choice of Law” Provision Read More