Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
A key reason that business owners and managers choose to form a corporation or limited liability company (LLC) is so that they won’t be held personally liable for debts should …
Piercing the Corporate Veil – and How to Avoid It Read MoreWhen determining whether to bring a claim against another party, it is first necessary to ensure that your potential claim is not barred by an applicable statute of limitations. Essentially, …
What Statute of Limitations Applies to Contracts for the Transfer of Property? Read MoreAs a business owner, it is absolutely vital that your certificate of insurance actually represents the coverages obtained. Your insurance agent owes a duty to you and the various additional …
Does Your Insurance Cover What You Think it Does? Read MoreThe United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has ruled that a Michigan law that criminalizes panhandling is unconstitutional because it violates free speech rights. Since the beginning …
Sixth Circuit Overturns Michigan Panhandling Law Read MoreRecently, the 6th Circuit held that volunteer firefighters who receive hourly compensation of $15 are employees for purposes of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family Medical Leave Act …
When is a Volunteer Really an Employee? Read MoreA forum selection provision in a contract requires all litigation to be handled in a specific court, or forum (e.g. the local county court or US District Court). This type …
Choice of Forum – Which Court Should You File In? Read MorePreemption, within the scope of local ordinances, simply means that some matters are of state importance rather than local importance. Why could preemption affect you? Preemption can affect where certain …
Preemption: How a Township Can Overrule the State on Liquor Sales Read MoreIn Boaz v. FedEx Customer Information Services, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reviewed the following clause in an employment agreement: To the extent the law allows an employee to …
Time Limitations in Employment Agreements May not be Valid Read MoreOn June 24th, the Supreme Court delivered a 5-4 decision in Vance v. Ball State University, which makes it more difficult for employees to sue their employers over workplace harassment. …
Recent Supreme Court Decision Limits Workplace Harassment Claims Read MoreThe city of Stockton California recently tried a unique approach to avoid declaring bankruptcy. The city decided if they stop paying certain bills, they would have more money to pay …
Who Says You Can’t Fight City Hall? Read More