Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
School is out and many minors are looking for summer jobs. Employers should be aware that special rules apply when employing a minor (any person less 18 years of age). …
Working Minors Must Be Supervised by an Adult, Or Serious Penalties can be Assessed Read MoreEmployees normally have three years to file a lawsuit for discrimination under Michigan law. The Statute of Limitations for a breach of contract case is six years. However, Michigan courts …
Shortening the Time Period for Discharged Employees to Bring Suit Read MoreIt is not uncommon for employers to provide housing to employees as part of their compensation package. This frequently occurs in the hospitality, multi-family housing, and construction industries. Employers must …
What Happens With Employer-Provided Housing When An Employee Is Fired Or Quits? Read MoreSome companies have strategically entered into contracts knowing that bankruptcy was on the horizon and expecting that any debt or a resulting judgment would be discharged by the Bankruptcy Court. …
The Sixth Circuit Tightens Up the Rules on the Discharge of Debts When the Debt Arose in a Fiduciary Capacity Read MoreThe Detroit Free Press (Freep.com) has been following all of the developments at the National Summit this week in Detroit and posting the latest to their blog (See excerpt below). …
Leaders tout Entrepreneurship | Detroit Free Press Read MoreAs a business owner, there is a strong possibility that you have received, or will receive a Writ of Garnishment at some time. It could entail garnishing an employee’s paycheck, …
Garnishments – What you need to know as a business owner… Read MoreStephen J. Dunn, a specialist in tax and trust and estate law at Demorest Law Firm, PLLC, recently wrote an article entitled “Tax Resolution Scams 101”. In the article, Mr. …
Tax Resolution Scams 101 Article Read MoreThe current economic downturn has led to increased public scrutiny of lending practices. Michigan usury laws offer important protection to borrowers by capping the interest rate that lenders can charge. …
Understanding Michigan Usury Law Read More“Evergreen contract – A contract that renews itself from one term to the next in the absence of contrary notice by one of the parties” – BLACK’S LAW DICTIONARY 321 …
Beware of Evergreen Clauses Read MoreOn May 19, 2009, the Michigan Legislature passed a package of three bills designed to give homeowners facing foreclosure a ninety-day window to meet with their lender and modify the …
Michigan Legislature Passes New Foreclosure Laws Read More