Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
So what are the pitfalls that lead to lack of health and the premature demise of a start up? Insufficient business operating experience. Most “would be” entrepreneurs go into business …
Pitfalls you MUST avoid when starting a business Read MoreBusinesses often enter into release agreements with their customers/clients where there is a possibility of injury. The release should allow the released person or entity to avoid litigation and procedurally …
Better Drafting of Release Agreement May Have Prevented Further Litigation 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 MoreTape recorded evidence is very powerful in trial because it gives the jury insight into the events of the controversy as they took place, as if these events had happened …
Tape Recorded Statements: Powerful Evidence or Illegal Eavesdropping Read MoreUnder certain circumstances an employer may be held liable for the torts of its employees, including car accidents. In order for an employer to be liable for the acts of …
When Are Employers Liable For Their Employee’s Car Accidents? Read MoreIn a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States of America dealt a blow to pharmaceutical salesmen when it ruled that the salesmen were not entitled to overtime …
No Overtime Pay for Pharmaceutical Salesmen 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 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 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 More