Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
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
A claim of tortious interference can be brought when a third-party acts in a way that interferes with a business relationship or expectancy. The Michigan Court of Appeals recently laid …
Michigan Court of Appeals Finds Employer Is Not Obligated to Provide Former Employee a Reference Read More
As anybody who has followed the news coming out of DC in the last several weeks may have noticed, President Biden has issued a flurry of Executive Orders, spanning a …
Recently Issued Executive Order Hints Potentially Significant Changes in the Implementation of the Buy American Act Read More
Attorney Melissa Demorest LeDuc participated in an ICLE (Institute for Continuing Legal Education) Seminar on just this topic. Watch a clip below:
Navigating a Business Through the Pandemic – ICLE Seminar Read More Unlike in many jurisdictions, Michigan courts recognize a cause of action for innocent misrepresentation. If you are about to initiate a lawsuit for fraudulent misrepresentation, it may be helpful to …
Considering Bringing a Fraud Lawsuit in Michigan State Court? Think About Innocent Misrepresentation as Well. Read More In a previous post, I posed the following question: Could the False Claims Act be Used to Regulate Payroll Protection Program Recipients? Here’s a quick rundown: the False Claims Act, …
PPP and the Federal Enforcement Actions: Part II Read More