Detroit Business Law – Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
Resources for Metro-Detroit Businesses
This article was put together by Mark Warzecha, an attorney with one of our Primerus partner firms, Widerman Malek, and focuses on why brand protection is important for your business …
Why Intellectual Property, and Trademarks, Matter Read More
Michigan recently signed into law the Michigan Uniform Assignment of Rents Act (the “MUARA” or the “Act”), MCL 554.1051 et seq, which goes into effect on September 22, 2022. The …
Michigan Uniform Assignment of Rents Act Read More
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s been much more common for employers to hire remote employees, or allow their existing employees to work remotely. When hiring an employee …
Legal Considerations in Hiring Remote Employees Read More
In 2020, the U.S. federal government passed the Corporate Transparency Act, which will require many U.S. companies to disclose their “beneficial owners’” identities. While many banks already have a similar …
How Will the New Corporate Transparency Act Affect Your Business? Read More
As of April 30, 2021, the US Department of Labor will enforce new rules regarding tip pooling. The significant changes include: Both “front of the house” and “back of the …
New Department of Labor Tip Pooling Rules Summary Read More
The Michigan legislature recently enacted COVID-19 related legislation, intended to do the following: (1) protect employers and businesses against liability for COVID-19 related claims, so long as they follow the …
Employer and Employee Protections for COVID-19 Liability Under Michigan Law Read More
Many employers and employees are facing an unusual and challenging situation this fall: how to balance virtual schooling (or daycare closures) with work. Earlier this year, Congress passed two pieces …
Does an Employer Have to Provide Leave to An Employee for Their Child’s Virtual Schooling? Read More
Demorest Law Firm’s founder Mark Demorest has been named a Michigan Leading Lawyer for 2020. Demorest was named as a Leading Lawyer in three categories: Closely & Privately Held Business …
Mark Demorest Named a Michigan Leading Lawyer for 2020 Read MoreHow do force majeure clauses and business interruption insurance affect your business in this time of COVID-19? The global COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly evolving and poses great challenges for businesses. …
Force Majeure and Business Interruption in the Time of COVID-19 Read MoreIf you or an organization you’re involved in has an event scheduled over the next few weeks, it’s a good idea to reschedule or cancel the event. You may be …
Does Force Majeure Cover Coronavirus? Read More