Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
In a recent trial, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Southern Division, Demorest Law Firm, PLLC was able to secure a jury verdict of $1,976,820.00 …
Demorest Law Firm Obtains $1.976 Million Verdict Against the City of Detroit Read More
Traditionally, Michigan has been what’s referred to as a “one-party consent” state. Should that change? That’s the question that was put to the Michigan Supreme Court earlier this year. Unfortunately, …
Is Two-Party Consent Needed to Record a Conversation Under Michigan’s Eavesdropping Statute? The Jury is Still Out. Read More
The Michigan Court of Appeals recently affirmed that interim zoning ordinances are not subject to petitions for referendum under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act (“MZEA”), meaning the township had the …
Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Power of Township to Prevent Development of Large Solar Array Through Moratorium Read More
Unlike in many jurisdictions, Michigan courts recognize a cause of action for innocent misrepresentation. If you are about to initiate a lawsuit for fraudulent misrepresentation, it may be helpful to …
Considering Bringing a Fraud Lawsuit in Michigan State Court? Think About Innocent Misrepresentation as Well. Read More
Last month, Governor Whitmer signed into law legislation amending what was previously known as the Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act. The UCRERA has now been renamed the “Receivership Act.” …
Michigan Broadens Scope of Receivership Act with New Legislation, Effective October 15, 2020 Read More
With the State anticipating a projected $3+ billion budget shortfall, the procurement budgets of its various agencies are almost certainly likely take a hit. Yet given the current COVID-19 crisis, …
Bidding on a State Contract in the Time of COVID-19? Make Sure Your Business is Aware of Michigan’s Bid Protest Process. Read MoreOn January 1, 2020, sweeping changes to the discovery provisions of the Michigan Court Rules went into effect. The changes more closely align the Court Rules with the Federal Rules …
How the New Michigan Discovery Rules Impact You Read MoreIn James Heuschneider v. Wolverine Superior Hospitality, Inc., unpublished per curium opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued June 4, 2019 (Docket No. 341053), the Michigan Court of Appeals held …
Michigan Court of Appeals Holds Ann Arbor Hotel Liable for Venomous Spider Bite Read MoreIn Myra C. Torovich v. Joseph Oddo, unpublished per curium opinion of the Court of Appeals, issued March 5, 2019 (Docket No. 342967),the Michigan Court of Appeals held that all …
Michigan Court of Appeals Holds that a Contract to Convey an Interest in Property is Void if not Signed by all Co-Owners Read MoreIn Bd of Cnty Rd Commrs for Cnty of Washtenaw v. Mildred Shankle, 340612 (Mich. Ct. App. 2019), the Michigan Court of Appeals held that a good-faith written offer is …
Michigan Court of Appeals Holds Condemnation Proceedings Under the UCPA Must Be Strictly Followed Read More