On May 18, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued two new important executive orders. Executive Order 2020-91 mandates extensive preparations and requirements for Michigan workplaces where employees are permitted to perform in-person …
SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions
The SBA and U.S. Department of the Treasury released the much anticipated PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions on May 15. All PPP borrowers who wish to have some or …
Update on County Health Orders
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw Counties implemented specific requirements for businesses that remained open for business in accordance with the Governor’s “Stay Home” Executive …
PPP Loans for Self-Employed Individuals
If you are self-employed, you may be wondering if you can benefit from a Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan. Self-employed individuals (e.g., sole proprietors, sole members of LLCs and independent …
What To Do If a Decedent Receives a Stimulus Payment
If you have a deceased family member who receives a stimulus payment as a result of the CARES Act, you may be wondering whether you are entitled to keep that …
Update on Paycheck Protection Program Issues
We recently advised that the SBA directed that all Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) applicants must meet the required “need certification”. The SBA had initially stated that borrowers who received a …
Update: Issues Affecting Michigan Real Estate Businesses Arising From The Covid-19 Pandemic
Governor Whitmer has issued two new Executive Orders that will have a direct impact on real estate businesses in Michigan. The revised Stay Home Stay Safe order (Executive Order 2020-42) …
Can Performance Of Contracts Be Excused Due To The Covid-19 Crisis?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Stay at Home Orders and the resulting financial turmoil, many contracting parties (including landlords and tenants) find themselves either unable to perform their obligations, or …
Remote Notarization/Acknowledgement Procedures – Refer to Update in News & Events 05/07/20
In order to further reduce the need for personal interaction during the COVID-19 crisis, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-41, which relaxes the existing rules on remote online notarization and …
Executive Order 2020-42 Extending And Expanding Stay Home Order
On April 9, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued an updated “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order. The Stay Home, Stay Safe mandate continues through April 30, 2020, with exceptions for employees necessary …