Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
A mortgage has priority over other liens on the property from the date it is recorded with the Register of Deeds. The mortgage can also have priority for amounts advanced …
To Quality as a Future Advance Mortgage, Correct Language Must By Included in the Recorded Mortgage Read MoreThe Michigan Court of Appeals decided an interesting procedural issue regarding the appeal of post-judgment orders awarding or denying attorney’s fees. In Mossing v. Demlow Products, Inc. (2010), the trial …
Separate Appeal of Attorney’s Fees and Costs Read MoreThe Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (“CRA”), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, etc., does not apply to “ministerial” employees of religious organizations. The Michigan Court of …
Religion and Civil Rights Act Exception Read MoreFaced with tighter budgets, Michigan cities and townships are looking for additional ways to raise revenue. Due to the Headlee Amendment, property tax increases are severely restricted. However, a municipality …
When is a License Fee Really an Illegal Tax? Read MoreLast week, the Supreme Court issued an important decision on the free speech rights of corporations. The law has long recognized that, just like individuals, corporations are protected by the …
Important Supreme Court Decision on Corporate Free Speech Read MoreThe Michigan Legislature has passed a bill which bans smoking in almost all indoor public venues. This ban has been in the works for a long time; many other States …
Michigan Smoking Ban – Summary of House Bill No. 4377 Read MoreArbitration is often a better choice for the parties than litigation in court, because arbitration is often completed more quickly and with less legal expenses than a lawsuit in court. …
Challenging an Arbitration Award Read MoreUnless the parties agree otherwise, the Statute of Limitations for a breach of contract claim in Michigan is six years. However, the parties may agree by contract to a shorter …
Statute of Limitations Set by Contract Read MoreOn September 24, 2009, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued an important decision on the rights of minority shareholders in Michigan corporations. The Michigan Business Corporation Act allows a minority …
Decision of Michigan Court of Appeals Expands Rights of Minority Shareholders 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 More