Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
It is a general rule of construction that changes in the law subsequent to the execution of a contract are not deemed to become part of the agreement unless its …
The Importance of Anticipating Changes in the Law When Forming an Agreement Read MoreThe United States Custom and Immigration Service (USCIS) has issued a new Form I-9. Beginning on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, all employers must use this new form for all new …
Employers Must Use New I-9 Form After May 7, 2013 Read MoreLate last year, Governor Snyder signed legislation requiring Michigan circuit courts, with at least three judges, to create business courts to hear business and commercial cases. Now, the Michigan Supreme …
Michigan Supreme Court Names Judges For Business Courts Read MoreThe Michigan Professional Service Corporation Act has been eliminated as a separate act and the vast majority of its provisions have been codified in Chapter 2A of the Business Corporation …
When Incorporating – “P.C. or not P.C.?” – That is the Question Read MoreMichigan law provides benefits to persons unemployed through no fault of their own. Thus, a person will be denied unemployment benefits if he left work voluntarily without good cause attributable …
Unemployment Claims: The Necessity of Diligent Employment Records Read MoreMark Demorest was again selected a Top Lawyer in metro Detroit by Dbusiness Magazine for 2013, in the category of business litigation. The Top Lawyer designation is a peer-reviewed award …
Mark Demorest Named One of Metro Detroit’s Top Business Litigation Lawyers Read MoreThis article by DLF attorney Melissa Demorest was published in the Winter 2013 issue of Primerus Paradigm Magazine (available at http://www.primerus.com/primerus-paradigm-magazine.htm). Feel free to contact Melissa if you would like …
Crowdfunding: What You Need to Know (Primerus Paradigm Magazine, Winter 2013) Read MoreIt’s no secret that hiring independent contractors can save companies a great deal of money compared to hiring employees. A company can avoid paying payroll taxes, benefits, unemployment insurance, workers’ …
Are Your Workers Really Independent Contractors? Read MoreUnder a new Michigan law, employers and schools may not request the private social media passwords of employees, applicants, or students. Public Act 478 of 2012, available at http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2012-HB-5523. The …
Social Media Passwords are Private in Michigan Read MoreIn 2008, the State of Michigan enacted legislation protecting gift card and gift certificate purchasers and recipients. If your business issues gift cards or gift certificates, here’s what you should …
7 Tips for Businesses Issuing Gift Cards this Holiday Season Read More