Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
A new law now requires that the Michigan Department of Treasury provide a purchaser of a business with the business’ known, or estimated, tax liability within 60 days of …
New Rules Regarding Tax Liability When Purchasing a Business 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 MoreIn a recent decision, Bailey v. Schaff, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a landmark ruling concerning the obligations that landlords owe to persons on the landlord’s premises. The Court …
New Developments in Landlord Premises Liability Read MoreIn all aspects of business and contracting, but especially after a lawsuit has been filed or threatened, one party may approach the other party with a comprehensive release agreement as …
Don’t Sign Away Unrelated Rights on Release Agreements Read MoreUnless the parties agree otherwise, the Statute of Limitations for a breach of contract claim in Michigan is six years. However, the parties may agree by contract to a shorter …
Statute of Limitations Set by Contract Read MoreDo you realize that many of the contracts, equipment leases and loan documents that you have signed would require a Michigan judge to use other States’ laws in deciding lawsuits …
Beware the “Choice of Law” Provision Read MoreA lot of us are called upon to sign contracts or other documents on behalf of our employer or our own company. Because companies are fictional entities, a company cannot …
Be Careful When You Sign That Contract on Behalf of Your Company Read More