Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Mark Demorest, John Holmquist, and from Demorest Law Firm, PLLC were recently named “Michigan Super Lawyers” for 2011. Melissa Demorest has been named a “Rising Star”. The selection of “Super …
Four Attorneys of Demorest Law Firm, PLLC Named “Super Lawyers” for 2011 Read MoreOperators of youth sports and recreational activities in Michigan can breathe a bit easier after the passage of a new state law last week. Under the new law, a waiver …
Parent-Signed Activity Waivers for Minors are Again Valid in Michigan Read MoreLast week, Governor Snyder signed a new law permitting certain liquor licensees to apply for and obtain a new “catering permit” (MCL 436.1547). The catering permit allows existing licensees to …
New “Catering Permit” for Liquor License Holders Read MoreOver the past several months, we have posted updates about the Lake Michigan Asian carp dispute. This week, a federal judge in Chicago is hearing expert testimony regarding the reliability …
Another Update on the Asian Carp Dispute Read MoreOver the past several months, we have posted updates about the Lake Michigan Asian carp dispute. This week, five states – Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin – filed a …
Update on the Asian Carp Dispute Read MoreThe Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act of 2009 (or “CARD Act”) went into effect on Monday, February 22. The purpose of this Act was to prevent credit card companies from using predatory lending practices and excessive penalties for credit card customers.
CARD Act – How the New Credit Card Law Works Read MoreOn December 23, we posted an article about the Lake Michigan Asian carp dispute. In December, Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox asked the United States Supreme Court to close all …
Update on the Asian Carp Dispute Read MoreEach December, the IRS sets the mileage reimbursement rate for the following year. If businesses choose to reimburse their employees for work-related driving, this is the rate at which such …
2010 IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate Read MoreIn recent weeks, there has been significant media coverage of the Asian carp issue in Chicago-area waterways. Many governments and groups are concerned that unless some drastic action is taken, …
The Asian Carp Dispute Read MoreSometimes it’s easier to agree to something verbally, rather than put the agreement in writing. This is not usually a good business practice, however, because many problems can arise from …
Always Get it in Writing… Understanding the Statute of Frauds Read More