On April 19, 2021, the Michigan Department of Treasury issued a notice announcing Michigan’s conformity to the federal income tax treatment of loans issued under the Paycheck Protection Program.
Under a new Order issued by Governor Whitmer on March 2, 2021, capacity limits were changed for a variety of businesses.
This article summarizes some of the key provisions of the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits and Venue Act (the “Act”) that impact all PPP loans, as well as those related specifically to second PPP loans.
Concerning the extent of insurance coverage available to businesses who have suffered damages as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, a federal district court recently ruled in favor of a group of restaurants that were ordered closed by government authorities.
The significant increase in remote workers due to COVID-19 has created unanticipated new challenges and questions for many employers, including: What are the state business qualifications, licensure, tax and employment law compliance implications for employing remote out-of-state workers?
Minimum wage laws are a mishmash of state and federal statutes and rules. Minimum wage rates and rules beginning in 2021…
The Michigan House of Representatives recently voted to approve legislation that will impose a 45-day data breach notice requirement on Michigan businesses.
On October 20, 2020, Michigan Senate Bill 886 was signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The bill extends the expansion of unemployment benefits for Michigan workers from 20 weeks to 26 weeks. Extended Benefits are now available for claims […]
In a recently issued procedural notice, the Small Business Association (“SBA”) addressed a lingering question of borrowers and lenders related to the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) process: What procedures are required for changes of ownership of an entity that has […]
UPDATE (10/13): On Monday, October 12, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court issued an Order in Michigan House of Representative and Senate v Governor, reversing the lower Court of Appeal decision in that case which upheld the Governor’s source of emergency […]