In response to a lawsuit by the State of New York, a New York federal district court judge struck down aspects of a U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) final rule (the “Rule”) providing guidance on interpretations of the Families First […]
This is part one of a two-part blog post series on cottage succession planning in Michigan. You can view part two here. The family cottage is a place for fun and relaxation in Michigan. It’s where different generations gather and […]
On July 8, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and the U.S. Department of Treasury (“Treasury”) released guidance to employers regarding the requirement to report the amount of qualified sick leave wages and qualified family leave wages paid to employees […]
On Saturday, the President issued an executive order to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of certain payroll taxes paid from September 1st through December 31, 2020, although the President indicated that it could end up being applied retroactive to […]
On July 29, 2020, the Governor signed Executive Orders 2020-160 and 2020-161, amending Michigan’s Safe Start Order and issuing revised workplace safeguards. Starting July 31, 2020, statewide indoor gatherings will be limited to 10 people and certain bars will be […]
When times are good, many business disputes between shareholders, partners, or LLC members tend to work themselves out. If business is strong, the promise of profits brings parties to the table to settle their disagreements. To the extent one party […]
On July 17 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled in Rafaeli, LLC v Oakland County (the “County”) that the proceeds for a tax sale in excess of the tax owed must be returned to the taxpayer. The ruling stems from […]
As the bankruptcy wave continues to build, more businesses are being forced to deal with bankrupt customers. What’s worse—and which often comes as a big surprise—is when a business gets sued by the debtor or bankruptcy trustee seeking to recover […]
Issues for Nonprofit Corporations During the Pandemic and How to Properly Conduct Remote Meetings Listen to Fraser Trebilcock attorney Ed Castellani discusses nonprofit matters relating to restarting operations after the COVID-19 lockdown. Click HERE to learn more about our practice involving corporations […]
On Friday July 10, Governor Whitmer tightened prior rules for wearing of masks, or “face covers.” In summary, the Order requires customers who enter any “indoor public space” of a business to wear a mask, and obligates all businesses that […]