Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
In early October 2010, Governor Granholm signed into law the Commercial Real Estate Broker’s Lien Act (the “Act”). The intent of the Act is to remedy the concerns of commercial …
New Law on Broker’s Commercial Real Estate Liens Read MoreNormally the due date to file an individual income tax return for calendar year end taxpayers without an extension is April 15th.However the date will be April 18th next year, …
New Due date for 2010 Individual Income Tax Returns Read MoreWhat does the word “reimburse” mean? That was the issue recently decided by the Michigan Court of Appeals, in Grosse Isle Twp. V. Grosse Isle Bridge Co. In this case, …
Michigan Court of Appeals Defines the Word “Reimburse” Broadly Read MoreCase evaluation is a process in Michigan to attempt to settle cases before trial. The court rules require the parties to submit written and oral statements of their positions to …
Case Evaluation Sanctions and the Interest of Justice Exception Read MoreThe decline of the manufacturing economy and the rise of the service economy in the United States have expanded the importance of developing business processes that give businesses a competitive …
Recent Supreme Court Opinion Might Open Door for Business Process Patents Read MoreA taxpayer is subject to penalties and interest for failing to file a Michigan tax return or pay Michigan tax on time. The penalties are 5% of the amount of …
New Michigan Tax Amnesty Law Read MoreA recent ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court arose out of the late Craig White’s purchase of a muffler repair kit. Mr. White bought the kit with the intent to …
Michigan Supreme Court’s Common Sense Opinion on Products Warnings Read MoreThe City of Detroit (“City”) has become the most recent city to pass an ordinance that forbids the City from asking an applicant for a City job about prior felony convictions …
Detroit City Council Adopts “Ban the Box” for Employment Applications Read MorePatent law in the United States is designed to encourage innovation, yet at the same time it inhibits the dissemination of ideas by giving the inventor a period of exclusivity. …
Consumer Products Makers Beware: Remove Expired Patent Labels or Face Potentially Great Liability 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 More