Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Melissa Demorest LeDuc has been named a 2019 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 2019 Michigan Super Lawyer Rising Stars Read MoreThe Royal Oak law firm, Demorest Law Firm, PLLC, is pleased to announce the recent opening of its newest location in Cadillac, Michigan. The office is located at 140 Paluster …
Demorest Law Firm, PLLC Announces New Location in Cadillac, Michigan Read MoreOn May 7, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, in National Association of Manufacturers v National Labor Relations Board, struck down a NLRB regulation mandating that …
US COURT OF APPEALS STRIKES DOWN NLRB POSTING RULE Read MoreUnder certain circumstances an employer may be held liable for the torts of its employees, including car accidents. In order for an employer to be liable for the acts of …
When Are Employers Liable For Their Employee’s Car Accidents? Read MoreIn a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States of America dealt a blow to pharmaceutical salesmen when it ruled that the salesmen were not entitled to overtime …
No Overtime Pay for Pharmaceutical Salesmen Read MoreIn a recent case, Powell v Romano, the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled that a bank’s mortgage was not valid against a party living on land under a land contract. …
Court of Appeals: Bank’s Mortgage Ineffective Against Resident With Unrecorded Land Contract Read MoreGovernor Snyder has recently signed legislation changing the Michigan Small Claims Courts maximum jurisdictional amount in controversy from $3,000 to $5,000. The increase will take affect on September 1, 2012. …
Michigan Raises Statutory Limits for Small Claims Court Read MoreThe Michigan Supreme Court decided to grant leave to appeal to hear whether the four-year limitations of the Uniform Commercial Code, or Michigan’s general six-year limitations period applies to collections …
Michigan Supreme Court To Determine Whether Four or Six Year Statute of Limitations Applies to Open Account Read MoreAs this blog previously mentioned, the NLRB adopted a new regulation requiring employers to post notices informing employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act, including organizing, joining, …
Federal Court Upholds NLRB’s Employee Rights Notice Rule Read MoreClear and accurate contract drafting is critical. Careful drafting helps express the true intent of the parties, makes performance of the contract easier, and leads to fewer lawsuits. One simple …
“Termination” or “Non-Renewal”: The Importance of Clarity in Contract Drafting Read More