Lisa J. Walters, a shareholder of the firm, along with Couzens Lansky, recently sponsored a hole at the Detroit Dog Rescue’s (DDR) “Rounds ‘Fore’ Rescues Golf Classic”. DDR is Detroit’s …
Executive Order 2020-153 – Facial Covering Requirement
Individuals in Michigan are now required to wear a face covering in indoor public spaces and crowded outdoor spaces, pursuant to recent executive orders. In addition, businesses are prohibited from …
Update on Landlord/Tenant Cases
Hearings in eviction actions will now be resumed on a phased-in basis, as a result of a recent Administrative Order issued by the Michigan Supreme Court. District Courts are now …
Update on Workplace Guidelines and Screening
There have been some changes to the requirements for daily screening of employees. Screening, social distancing, face coverings and additional public health strategies are now addressed by Executive Order 2020-114, …
The Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act
The Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act was signed into law on June 5, 2020. The Flexibility Act made significant changes to the PPP for small businesses, in order to ease certain …
SBA Releases New Rules for PPP Forgiveness – Allows Payment of Employee Bonuses
The SBA and Department of Treasury recently issued another Interim Final Rule related to the Paycheck Protection Program’s requirements for loan forgiveness. The SBA has now explicitly affirmed that employers …
David A. Lawrence, Quoted
David A. Lawrence, a shareholder of the Firm, was recently quoted in an article for Forbes, “Paycheck Protection Program News: SBA Provides Good-Faith Certification Safe Harbor To Support Loans.” The …
SBA Softens Guidance on PPP Need Certification
On May 13, 2020, the SBA published the promised additional guidance regarding the good-faith certification of need for PPP loans and substantially softened its position. Under the new guidance, borrowers …
Gregg A. Nathanson, Author
Gregg A. Nathanson, a shareholder of the Firm, was recently featured in an article for Forbes. The article, “COVID-19 Changes How You Sell Your Home: Real Estate Lawyer Explains Rule …
Executive Order 2020-77 Extending the Stay Home Order to May 28; Manufacturing Permitted to Resume May 11 with Restrictions
Per Executive Order 2020-77, the “Stay Home Stay Safe” order is extended through May 28, 2020. Manufacturing work is permitted to resume on May 11, 2020. However, before resuming activities, …