State of Michigan Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Detroit Business Law

What Happens With Employer-Provided Housing When An Employee Is Fired Or Quits?

June 19, 2009February 22, 2014 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney - 2 Comments.

It is not uncommon for employers to provide housing to employees as part of their compensation package. This frequently occurs in the hospitality, multi-family housing, and construction industries. Employers must …

Business Formation

Leaders tout Entrepreneurship | Detroit Free Press

June 16, 2009 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney

The Detroit Free Press (Freep.com) has been following all of the developments at the National Summit this week in Detroit and posting the latest to their blog (See excerpt below). …

Legal Updates

Understanding Michigan Usury Law

June 3, 2009 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney - 6 Comments.

The current economic downturn has led to increased public scrutiny of lending practices. Michigan usury laws offer important protection to borrowers by capping the interest rate that lenders can charge. …

Legislation / Real Estate Law

Michigan Legislature Passes New Foreclosure Laws

May 28, 2009February 22, 2014 - by Melissa Demorest LeDuc, Attorney - 3 Comments.

On May 19, 2009, the Michigan Legislature passed a package of three bills designed to give homeowners facing foreclosure a ninety-day window to meet with their lender and modify the …