On May 5, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-74, which permits remote notarization of documents to continue using two-way audiovisual technology through June 30, 2020. The original Executive Order, …
Understanding the PPP Loan Need Certification Requirement and the May 7, 2020 “Safe Harbor”
In response to widespread criticism that numerous large and well-funded companies obtained Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, which foreclosed opportunities for needy small businesses, the SBA has taken several steps …
Executive Order 2020-70: Re-Opening of Construction and Real Estate Industries
Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-70 on May 1, 2020, which modifies the previous Stay Home Order to allow construction and real estate activities to begin a week earlier. Accordingly, …
Executive Order 2020-69: Restricting Places of Public Accommodation and Amusement
On April 30, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-69, which extends the restrictions against places of public accommodation and public amusement, such as restaurants, bars, theaters, libraries, gyms, recreation …
Executive Order 2020-59: Extending the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Mandate Through May 15, 2020
On April 24, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-59, extending the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” mandate through May 15, 2020. The Order is generally effective immediately, and contains some …
Qualified Plan Provisions Enacted by the CARES Act
The CARES Act, which went into effect at the end of March, affects retirement plans in many ways. Employers and participants should be aware of new distribution and loan options …
“Setting Every Community Up For Retirement Enhancement” Act (The Secure Act)
The SECURE Act, which was signed into law recently, changes fundamental aspects of estate planning involving retirement accounts such as IRAs, Roth IRAs, 401(k)s and profit-sharing plans. Click here for …
Alexis Havenstein Joins Firm
Couzens Lansky is pleased to announce that Alexis Havenstein has joined the firm’s banking and finance, business and corporate and real estate groups. Ms. Havenstein advises clients in real estate …
Couzens Lansky Donates to Goodfellows
Recently, Couzens Lansky employees supported the Livonia Churchill High School with their canned food drive to support Goodfellows of Livonia and Westland, collecting several boxes of food along with monetary …
Lisa J. Walters, Speaker
Lisa J. Walters, a shareholder of the firm, recently spoke at a free seminar sponsored by the Oakland County Probate Court in conjunction with the City of Novi Older Adult …