Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Employers, understandably, want to know what their employees are like outside of the workplace. They also want to learn as much about as possible about job applicants. Employees are the …
Michigan Legislature Considering Banning Employers and Schools From Asking For Social Networking Information Read MoreIt is a fundamental concept of American jurisprudence that the plaintiff in a lawsuit must have standing to sue. It protects defendants from having to litigate claims from parties who …
Michigan Court of Appeals: No Standing to Challenge Foreclosure After Redemption Period Expires Read MoreUnder Michigan law, the one-action rule prohibits mortgage holders from collecting in multiple ways. Under the rule, a mortgagee who forecloses on property may not file another action or proceeding …
Court of Appeals: One Action Rule Sometimes Prevents Collection on Guaranty Read MoreMichigan law provides for the imposition of pre-judgment interest, accruing from the date a lawsuit is filed until a Judgment is paid. The purpose of allowing pre-judgment interest is to …
Exceptions To Pre-Judgment Interest Read MoreArbitration agreements are generally favored under Michigan law. Court systems favor arbitration because it helps ration scarce judicial resources and is usually less expensive for the parties. In Cohen v …
Michigan Court of Appeals: Use Arbitration Agreements In Every Agreement Read MoreAs we have previously mentioned, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has mandated that employers post an 11-by-17 inch board in a prominent location explaining the rights of workers to …
US Court of Appeals Delays NLRB Posting Rule Read MoreThis is another case highlighting the importance of careful contract drafting. In Hobwen, Inc v Sisbro Management, LLC, the owner of a Wendy’s restaurant sued the defendant, who planned to …
Fast Food Wars: A Fight Over “Hamburger Products” Read MoreCompanies that want to sell stock to the public must comply with federal and state securities laws. A public offering is very expensive to undertake because a lengthy and comprehensive …
JOBS Act Loosens Restrictions For Startups To Raise Capital Read MoreFor the owners of an S-corporation there is always the allure to minimize their own wage for one very simple reason; to avoid payroll taxes. While I certainly understand the …
Reasonable Compensation Read MoreClear and accurate contract drafting is critical. Careful drafting helps express the true intent of the parties, makes performance of the contract easier, and leads to fewer lawsuits. One simple …
“Termination” or “Non-Renewal”: The Importance of Clarity in Contract Drafting Read More