Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
On June 18, 2010 the Michigan Supreme Court decided, in Woodman v. Kera, LLC, that pre-injury waivers signed by parents on behalf of their minor children are unenforceable. Generally, a …
Parent’s Waiver of Minor’s Personal Injury Claim is Unenforceable. Read MoreThe State of Michigan has enacted a new texting ban that prohibits drivers from reading or typing into their phones while behind the wheel. The ban will slap first-time offenders …
Michigan Texting Ban Takes Effect Today Read MoreThe Michigan Worker’s Disability Compensation Act (WDCA) was created in order to ensure that employees injured on the job would receive compensation for their injuries, while at the same time …
Court of Appeals Erodes Worker’s Compensation Exclusive Remedy Provision Read MoreWe have posted two previous articles on this topic (Article 1) (Article 2), but felt it was important to bring you the latest update. The United States Supreme Court has …
Update on the Asian Carp Dispute Read MoreMichigan and its various cities, townships, and villages impose a tax on real and personal property. This entry focuses on the real property taxation system in Michigan and how to …
Property Tax Appeals Read MoreThere is a quote from William James that reads: “He who refuses to embrace a unique opportunity loses the prize as surely as if he had failed.” A couple of …
When Opportunity Knocks, Should You Answer? Read MoreThe Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure Act of 2009 (or “CARD Act”) went into effect on Monday, February 22. The purpose of this Act was to prevent credit card companies from using predatory lending practices and excessive penalties for credit card customers.
CARD Act – How the New Credit Card Law Works Read MoreFaced with tighter budgets, Michigan cities and townships are looking for additional ways to raise revenue. Due to the Headlee Amendment, property tax increases are severely restricted. However, a municipality …
When is a License Fee Really an Illegal Tax? Read MoreLast week, the Supreme Court issued an important decision on the free speech rights of corporations. The law has long recognized that, just like individuals, corporations are protected by the …
Important Supreme Court Decision on Corporate Free Speech Read MoreEven smart people make mistakes. Many people who have picture perfect careers are taking photographs with the lens cap on when it comes to their personal finances. Or, if they …
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