The SBA recently issued a Procedural Notice to PPP Lenders setting forth new requirements for a change of ownership of an entity that has an outstanding PPP loan. All such …
Update for Employers in Light of the Michigan Supreme Court Ruling and Emergency Order Issued by MDHHS
Last week the Michigan Supreme Court released an important Opinion declaring that Governor Whitmer exceeded her authority by issuing Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic which were effective after …
2020 Critical Legal Developments Seminar Postponed to Spring 2021
Due to the pandemic and current Executive Orders in place by the governor, we are postponing our seminar on “Critical Legal Developments” which is typically held in the fall. We …
IRS Releases Guidance for Deferral of Employee Social Security Tax Withholding
The Department of Treasury and IRS recently issued Notice 2020-65, implementing President Trump’s August 8 Executive Order, regarding the deferral of withholding and payment of the employee portion of the …
Critical Update for Employers: Gyms, Pools and Organized Sports Can Reopen; Updated Workplace Guidelines
On September 3, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued two more executive orders affecting employers. Executive Order 2020-176 updates the “Safe Start” plan and allows organized sports to resume and permits gyms, …
Michigan’s FEMA Application for Unemployment Benefits Approved
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) issued a statement that FEMA approved the UIA’s application on August 21 for funding to provide an additional $300 weekly benefit payment to individuals …
Further Update on Employer Requirements When Workers are Affected by COVID-19
On August 27, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-172, regarding when an employee is permitted to miss work and return to work if the employee tests positive or is …
New PPP IFR – Treatment of Owners and Forgiveness of Certain Nonpayroll Costs
The SBA recently issued a new PPP Interim Final Rule (“IFR”) regarding “Treatment of Owners and Forgiveness of Certain Nonpayroll Costs.” This IFR clarifies that owner-employees with less than 5% …
Update on Employer Requirements When Workers are Affected by COVID-19
On August 7, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-166: “Protecting workers who stay home, stay safe when they or their close contacts are sick”. This Executive Order updates and …
David A. Lawrence, Quoted
David A. Lawrence, a shareholder of the Firm, was recently quoted in an article for Forbes, “Unemployment Benefits By Executive Order: Don’t Expect the Extra $400 Any Time Soon.” The …