Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Demorest Law’s commitment to the business community has encouraged us to offer a three-part series on naming and branding your new or existing business. This article will be the first …
Business Tips – Naming Your Company Read MoreEmployee handbooks are important to businesses. Not only do they set forth expectations between the employer and employee, they protect employers. Clear policies and procedures can prevent liability and limit …
Employee Handbook May Minimize the Chance of Litigation Read MoreMost people understand that they cannot open a hotel called “Holiday Inn” nor could they make their own computer and market it with the logo of an apple. This is …
Trademark Law May Prevent Using Your Name in Your Business’ Name Read MoreSo 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 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 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 MoreSomeone once told me that character, an attribute that seems to be passé (sadly so), is the sum total of all of our habits as of a particular point in …
The Habits of Effective Money Managers Read More