Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
House Bill 5533, addressing the scope of practice restrictions on physician assistants (PA’s), recently became law in Michigan. Through House Bill 5533, the supervisory relationship between physicians and PA’s is …
Growing Responsibilities for Physician’s Assistants Read MoreThe Michigan Liquor Control Code was recently amended to allow the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) to issue conditional liquor licenses to applicants that are seeking to transfer the location …
Michigan Liquor Control Code Amended to Allow Conditional Liquor License to Applicants Requesting to Transfer Location and/or Ownership of Liquor License Read MoreThe Michigan Legislature recently passed Senate Bill No. 344 (now amended MCL 436.1533) which made some significant changes to MCL 436.1533 pertaining to liquor licenses. The changes affect who may …
Michigan Legislature Amends Statute Regarding Liquor Licenses for Off-Premises Consumption Read MoreOn May 11, 2016, President Barack Obama signed the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) into federal law. The idea of statutory protection for trade secrets is not a new concept …
New Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act Offers Greater Damages to Plaintiffs than Michigan Uniform Trade Secrets Act Read MoreOn January 26, 2016, the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bills 5070 through 5073 which shall all go into effect May 23, 2016. House Bill 5070 changes the Employment …
Four Michigan House Bills Change Definition of Employer in Franchise Situations Read MoreCommercial property owners in Detroit may now be able to take advantage of the benefits of Michigan’s Commercial Rehabilitation Act for at least another five years. Last month, Governor Snyder …
Good Tax News For Some Commercial Property Owners in Detroit Read MoreOur clients in the hotel industry should take note of a new law in Michigan that loosens restrictions on the sale and advertising of liquor for private functions. Previously, the …
New law on alcohol sales and promotions may benefit the hotel industry Read MoreGovernor Snyder recently signed a bill into law that will allow landlords to send eviction notices to tenants via email or social media. The new law requires landlords to first …
New Law Allows Eviction Notices To Be Sent By Email Read MoreRecent changes to Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) address two major concerns regarding the accessibility of public records – costs and delays. The new law, which will take effect …
Recent Changes in Law Make Public Records More Accessible Read MoreGovernor Rick Snyder signed Senate Bill 934 into law on Tuesday increasing Michigan’s minimum wage. The new law repeals the current law governing minimum wage and replaces it with a …
Snyder Signs Bill Increasing Michigan’s Minimum Wage Read More