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Five Stories That Matter in Michigan This Week – July 11, 2025

  1. Collateral Consequences: How Criminal Convictions Can Jeopardize Your Professional License

When people think about the consequences of a criminal conviction, they typically focus on the immediate penalties: fines, probation, jail time. But licensed professionals—doctors, nurses, lawyers, teachers, real estate agents, and others—the consequences can extend far beyond the courtroom. A criminal case doesn’t just threaten your freedom. If you’re a licensed professional, it can threaten your livelihood.

Why it Matters: Licensed professionals have more at stake than the average person facing criminal charges, but with early legal counsel from an attorney who understands both criminal law and licensing law and a proactive plan, you can minimize the damage and, in many cases, preserve your ability to work. Don’t make the mistake of waiting until your criminal case is over to start thinking about your license. By then, it may be too late. Read more from your Fraser Trebilcock attorney.

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  1. Supreme Court Restricts Scope of Nationwide Injunctions

In Trump v. CASA, Inc., the U.S. Supreme Court, on June 27, 2025, ruled 6–3 that federal courts cannot issue nationwide injunctions that block executive branch policies for individuals who are not parties to a lawsuit. Writing for the majority, Justice Amy Coney Barrett concluded that the Judiciary Act of 1789 authorizes injunctions only to the extent needed to provide “complete relief” to the plaintiffs before the court.

Why it Matters: This decision significantly limits the reach of federal court rulings and will impact how constitutional and administrative challenges are litigated—especially those seeking to block executive actions.

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  1. Coverage Position vs. Reservation of Rights Letters: What They Are and Why Timeliness Matters

When a claim comes in and there are coverage issues, insurers have two key tools to protect their position: the Coverage Position Letter (CPL) and the Reservation of Rights (RoR) letter. These letters serve related but distinct purposes, and sending them promptly can help prevent miscommunication, disputes, and legal exposure.

Why it Matters: Timely, specific communication helps preserve legal defenses, avoid unintended estoppel, and demonstrate good faith. Whether used separately or together, these letters allow insurers to stay proactive, protect their position, and encourage a more informed dialogue with insureds. If you have questions about CPL or RoRs, or need assistance with drafting one, our insurance team can help. Learn more.

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  1. Fraser Trebilcock Attorneys Facilitate $14 Million Sale for Local Family Business, Continue to Guide Clients Through Historic Wealth Transfer

Fraser Trebilcock attorneys Mark E. Kellogg and Robert D. Burgee recently facilitated the $14 million sale of a local family-owned business, ensuring its legacy of top-notch service will carry on well into the future.

Why it Matters: This successful transaction is a prime example of the expert legal counsel our attorneys provide as the largest wealth transfer in history continues to unfold. Our team represents a diverse range of clients—from purchasers and sellers to lenders and directors—in all facets of business transactions, including stock and asset acquisitions, corporate restructuring, mergers, and reorganizations. In June alone, Fraser attorneys closed business transactions totaling nearly $20 million, with deal values ranging from $200,000 to $14 million, highlighting our team’s dexterity in delivering lasting results for our clients. Learn more.

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  1. Michigan Warns of Fraudulent Annual Statement Fee Scam Targeting Corporations and LLCs

Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs is warning businesses about a scam from “New Business Filing LLC,” a non-governmental entity sending official-looking solicitations demanding annual statement fees from Michigan corporations and limited liability companies. The fraudulent mailings imply that entities must complete an annual statement regardless of whether they have already filed their required documents with the state. LARA Director Marlon I. Brown emphasized that these deceptive mailings are not from the state agency, even though they appear official, and advised businesses to disregard them and only respond to correspondence directly from LARA.

Why it Matters: This scam specifically targets Michigan business entities and could result in unnecessary payments to fraudulent operators while creating confusion about legitimate state filing requirements. If you require assistance regarding your business’ corporate formation and filing issues, please contact a Fraser Trebilcock attorney.

Related Practice Groups and Professionals

Criminal Law | Robert Andretz
Licensing & Regulatory | Robert Andretz
Insurance | Dakota Larson
Mergers & Acquisitions | Mark Kellogg
Mergers & Acquisitions | Robert Burgee

Corporate Transparency Act Update – Federal Judge in Texas Issues Nationwide Injunction

On December 3, 2024, a United States District Court Judge in Texas issued a nationwide injunction against the federal government’s enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The law, which mandates extensive new reporting requirements for over 35 million American businesses and other entities, was slated to take full effect in less than a month.

This decision follows a similar ruling from earlier this year, in which a federal judge in Alabama also barred the government from enforcing the CTA’s reporting requirements. However, the Alabama ruling was limited to the specific plaintiff in that case. The Texas court’s injunction is significantly broader in scope, largely due to the involvement of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), which represents over 300,000 businesses nationwide, as a plaintiff.

With the January 1, 2025 deadline looming, many believed the CTA would proceed as planned. Consequently, millions of businesses preemptively filed their reports to avoid potential penalties, including jail time and substantial fines. This nationwide injunction now casts uncertainty over the CTA’s future.

The government is expected to appeal this ruling and is concurrently contesting challenges to the CTA’s enforcement in at least seven other jurisdictions. The expansive reach of the CTA, coupled with the potential for conflicting judicial opinions, will likely trigger further appeals and could ultimately result in an expedited review by the United States Supreme Court.

Businesses and other entities subject to the CTA’s provisions are advised to closely monitor these legal proceedings, as the final outcome will directly impact their reporting obligations.

You can view the order here.

This alert serves as a general summary and does not constitute legal guidance. Please contact us with any specific questions.

Robert D. Burgee is an attorney at Fraser Trebilcock with over a decade of experience counseling clients with a focus on corporate structures and compliance, licensing, contracts, regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and a host of other matters related to the operation of small and medium-sized businesses and non-profits. You can reach him at 517.377.0848 or at bburgee@fraserlawfirm.com.