The $900 billion Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 was signed into law at the end of 2020. The Act extended unemployment benefits, and also included Round …
Updated MDHHS Order – “Three-Week Pause”
Due to rising COVID-19 cases, the MDHHS has issued a new Emergency Order which goes into effect on November 18, and continues through December 8. The new Emergency Order imposes …
New COVID-19-Related Laws
The Michigan legislature recently passed a handful of new laws related to COVID-19 that affect businesses and employers. These laws have the effect of limiting a business’s liability in the …
Couzens Lansky Announces Michigan Super Lawyers
Couzens Lansky is pleased to announce the following attorneys have been named Michigan Super Lawyers for 2020: Jerry M. Ellis – Bankruptcy and Creditor/Debtor Rights Gregg A. Nathanson – Real …
Stacey L. DiDomenico Named to Rising Stars List
Stacey L. DiDomenico, an associate of the Firm, has been named to the Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for 2020. She has also been recognized in Super Lawyers Women’s …
Gary Schwarcz Receives Award
The Michigan Association of CPAs (MICPA) recently held the 2020 MICPA Awards. Gary Schwarcz was part of the MICPA Special Tax Task Force that received the Outstanding Task Force Award. …
New PPP Forgiveness Application for Loans Under $50,000
The SBA has issued a new, simplified forgiveness application for PPP loans of $50,000 or less. A PPP borrower using this form is exempt from any reductions in the loan …
Critical Update for Employers: MIOSHA Emergency Rules
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“MIOSHA”) recently issued new Emergency Rules for the workplace, which are nearly identical to the workplace guidelines Governor Whitmer previously issued in the …
MDHHS Issues Updated Emergency Order
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an update to its earlier Emergency Order to include additional employer and workplace requirements. This Emergency Order, which went into effect …
Department of Labor Issues Revised FFCRA Regulations
The Department of Labor has issued revised regulations clarifying the paid leave requirements under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). These updates include clarification of intermittent leave, time off …