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Are Moratoriums on Land Use Approvals of Data Centers Legal?

Are Moratoriums on Land Use Approvals of Data Centers Legal? It is no secret that the public conversation...

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When Must a City Official’s Closed-Door Meetings Be Open to the Public?

When Must a City Official’s Closed-Door Meetings Be Open to the Public? Your business applies for one of...

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Does Your Business License Shield You From Consumer Protection Lawsuits?

Does Your Business License Shield You From Consumer Protection Lawsuits? Many Michigan business owners assume that operating in...

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Recent Changes to the Marketable Record Title Act

What is the Marketable Record Title Act? The Marketable Record Title Act (the “MRTA”) was passed originally in...

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Trial Courts Must Grant Summary Disposition When the Facts Are Undisputed

In Rowland v. City of Detroit et al., the Court of Appeals held that trial courts are obligated...

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Melissa Demorest LeDuc Selected to Super Lawyers 2025

Demorest Law Firm is excited to announce that our very own Melissa Demorest LeDuc is again being honored...

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Michigan Enacts New Law: Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act

On April 2, 2025, the Michigan legislature implemented a new law intended to preserve familial wealth and protect...

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Demorest Law Firm Succeeds Twice in Appeals of Detroit Board of Zoning Appeals

Our client, Urban Development Corporation (“UDC”), is a 501(c)(3) organization located in Detroit. UDC is dedicated to fostering...

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Employee Handbooks Are Not Contracts in the Eyes of the Law

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan recently ruled, consistent with many prior decisions, that...

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Can an Independent Contractor Sue for Employment Discrimination? Michigan Court of Appeals Answers “Yes.”

The Michigan Court of Appeals recently broadened the scope of protection under the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA),...

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