Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
In Steve Maritas v International Unions, Security Police and Fire Professionals of America, the Michigan Court of Appeals found that a photograph taken of Mr. Maritas, without his knowledge or consent …
Taking a Photograph is Not Eavesdropping Read More
Melissa Demorest LeDuc was recently appointed to the City of Birmingham Board of Ethics. The Board of Ethics plays an important role in preserving and protecting the integrity and honor …
Melissa Demorest LeDuc Joins the City of Birmingham Board of Ethics Read More
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) allows employers to require employees to pool tips with other eligible employees, and the rules of such arrangements depend on whether the employer pays …
Tip Pooling Read More
Back on November 1, 2023, we posted about a case before the Supreme Court that could have broad implications on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and tester cases, Acheson Hotels …
Acheson Hotels LLC v. Laufer – Supreme Court Decides Case is Moot Read More
Beginning on January 1, 2024, a new requirement came into effect requiring that many US entities report information about their beneficial owners, the individuals who own or control the company. …
New FinCEN Reporting Requirements Read MoreThe term “disparagement” is often used in contracts and agreements, such as settlement and severance agreements. However, this term can be ambiguous. The Michigan Court of Appeals recently addressed the …
How Do Courts Interpret The Word “Disparagement” In Contracts? Read More
In a recent article published, Mark Warzecha of the Widerman Malek law firm talks about why clients shouldn’t protect intellectual property on their own, without appropriate legal advice. Mark Warzecha …
Trademarks – Why Attorney Guidance is Critical Read More
The United States Supreme Court recently began its fall term with several key cases set to be heard on the docket. One of the cases before the Court this term …
Supreme Court Considers Case that Could Impact Hotels and the ADA Read More
The U.S. Court of Appeals recently addressed important issues relating to jurisdiction in Republic Building Co v. Charter Township of Clinton, Michigan, WL 5762965 (2023). In its ruling, the Court …
What Does it Mean When a Court “Retains Jurisdiction”? Read More
In January, our firm published an article detailing the proposed updates by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that would ban employee non-compete agreements. This trend continued recently in California when …
California Voids Out of State Non-Compete Agreements Read More