Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
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
2020 has been an unusual, difficult year for all of us in many ways and for a variety of reasons. While we may not be able to gather with family …
Happy Holidays Read More
Melissa Demorest LeDuc has been named a 2020 Michigan Super Lawyer/Rising Star in the category of Business/Corporate. Melissa has received this honor every year for the last ten years. Michael Hayes …
Demorest Law Firm, PLLC Announces the Selection of Melissa Demorest LeDuc and Michael Hayes as 2020 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Stars Read More
The Michigan legislature recently enacted COVID-19 related legislation, intended to do the following: (1) protect employers and businesses against liability for COVID-19 related claims, so long as they follow the …
Employer and Employee Protections for COVID-19 Liability Under Michigan Law Read More