Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Our law firm is an active member of Primerus (The International Society of Primerus Law Firms). Primerus makes the Demorest Law Firm much more than a 6-lawyer Michigan firm. If …
SIX LAWYERS – PLUS THREE THOUSAND MORE Read MoreMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2019-08 in efforts to enhance the role of Michigan state government in encouraging business opportunities within low-income communities and under-utilized business areas. The …
Gov. Whitmer Signs Executive Directive to Help Geographically-Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Read MoreMichigan’s new Paid Medical Leave Act will go into effect on March 29, 2019. The existing Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) only provides for unpaid leave. What does the new …
The New Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act Read MoreIn December 2018, recreational marijuana use and possession became legal under Michigan law (with certain limits). What does this mean for employers? Employers can still discipline, discharge, or refuse …
Legalized Marijuana in Michigan – What should Employers do? Read MoreThe Federal Arbitration Act mandates arbitration of actions where a valid arbitration provision is entered between the parties. The Federal Arbitration Act is limited by some exceptions, however. For example, …
The Supreme Court Holds Trial Courts Should Decide Whether Federal Arbitration Act Exclusions Apply Before Ordering Arbitration Read MoreDemorest Law Firm is a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, an international network of smaller law firms. Stewart & Stewart is our affiliated firm in Washington, …
Stewart & Stewart: China Update – Four Big Issues Impacting U.S. China Relations and China’s Economic Future Read MoreIRS News Release IR-2018-251: On December 14, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2019 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for …
IRS Issues 2019 Optimal Standard Mileage Rates Read MoreThe Demorest Law Firm partnered with Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau to host “HR Issues for the Hospitality Industry” seminar on November 9th, 2018. About 70 general managers, HR …
Demorest Law Presented Second Annual Seminar to Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau Read MoreThe United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan ruled on September 28th that the state’s ban on wine shipments from out-of-state retailers directly to consumers is unconstitutional …
U.S. District Court Rules Michigan’s Ban on Direct Sales of Wine to Consumers by Non-Michigan Businesses is Unconstitutional Read MoreThe Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has removed the “Were you convicted of a felony?” checkbox that precedes the occupational and construction code licensing applications. Also, all state …
Michigan allows former felons to seek business licenses Read More