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Giving Debtors a Break During COVID-19: How to be Flexible But Still Protect Your Rights
Foster Swift Finance Real Estate & Bankruptcy Law News
May 28, 2020 | Scott A. Chernich, James B. Doezema, Laura J. Genovich, Robert A. Hamor, Scott H. Hogan, Benjamin J. Price, Brandon M. H. Schumacher, Patricia J. Scott, Stephen W. Smith, Deanna Swisher, Brent A. Titus
Updates to PPP Forgiveness Regulations Released
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
May 26, 2020 | Michael C. Zahrt
Amendment to Michigan Marketable Record Title Act Requires Land Owners to Take Action to Preserve Certain Rights
Foster Swift Finance Real Estate & Bankruptcy Law News
May 25, 2020 | James B. Doezema and Patricia J. Scott
Up-North Restaurants and Bars to Open Under New Executive Order
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
May 20, 2020 | Laura J. Genovich and Cody A. Mott
Executive Order 2020-91: Detailed Safeguards to Protect Workers
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
May 19, 2020 | Laura J. Genovich and Cody A. Mott
IRS Expands Ability to Allow Midyear Cafeteria Plan Election Changes
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
May 15, 2020 | Mindi M. Johnson and Julie L. Hamlet
An Update to PPP Certification
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
May 13, 2020 | Taylor A. Gast and Michael C. Zahrt
DOL and IRS Extend Welfare Plan Deadlines
Foster Swift Business & Tax Law News E-blast
May 11, 2020 | Mindi M. Johnson and Julie L. Hamlet
Stay-At-Home Order Extended Through May 28; Manufacturing Opens May 11
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
May 8, 2020 | Laura J. Genovich and Cody A. Mott
Deadline Extension of PPP Loan Certification
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
May 6, 2020 | Taylor A. Gast
Resuming Construction Under Executive Order 2020-70
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
May 6, 2020 | David M. Lick and Alaina M. Nelson
PPP Loan Certification – May 7 Deadline
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
May 5, 2020 | Taylor A. Gast
COVID-19 Federal Main Street Lending: Expanded Eligibility and Loan Options
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
May 4, 2020 | Taylor A. Gast, Cody A. Mott and Caroline N. Renner
Governor Whitmer Moves to Reopen Construction and Real Estate with Updated Stay-At-Home Order
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
May 4, 2020 | Laura J. Genovich and Cody A. Mott
Caring for Aging Parents Takes Compassion, Communication & Partnership
May 1, 2020 | Nicolas Camargo
Governor Whitmer Extends Closure of Restaurants, Libraries and Other Places of Accommodation through May 28
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
May 1, 2020 | Laura J. Genovich and Cody A. Mott
Back to Work Planning for the Construction Industry
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
April 30, 2020 | David M. Lick and Alaina M. Nelson
Why Employers Need to Support the “Sandwich Generation”
April 30, 2020 | Matthew S. Fedor
How to Spot the Red Flags of Financial Elder Abuse
April 29, 2020 | Nicolas Camargo and Matthew S. Fedor
Cafeteria Plan Considerations During a Pandemic
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
April 28, 2020 | Mindi M. Johnson and Julie L. Hamlet
Frequently Asked Questions by Public Libraries During COVID-19
Foster Swift Library Law News E-blast
April 28, 2020 | Anne M. Seurynck
Supreme Court Expands Local Government's Ability to Regulate Zoning of Medical Marijuana Caregivers
Foster Swift Municipal Law News E-blast
April 28, 2020 | Leslie A. Dickinson and Sarah J. Gabis
Nurseries and Garden Stores Permitted to Resume Activities With Conditions Under Executive Order 2020-59
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
April 24, 2020 | Allison M. Collins
Updated "Stay-at-Home" Order: Executive Order 2020-59
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
April 24, 2020 | Laura J. Genovich and Cody A. Mott
A Guide to the Paycheck Protection Program: Eligibility, Application, and Loan Forgiveness Modeling
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
April 21, 2020 | Taylor A. Gast
Remote Notarization and Witnessing Services Available
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
April 15, 2020 | Michael C. Zahrt
Executive Order 2020-42: "Stay-Home, Stay Safe" Order Extended until April 30
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
April 9, 2020 | Laura J. Genovich and Cody Mott
Governor Temporarily Suspends Certain FOIA Deadlines
Foster Swift Municipal Law News E-blast
April 6, 2020 | Anne M. Seurynck
Economic Support for Agricultural Producers Under the CARES Act
Foster Swift Agricultural Law News E-blast
April 3, 2020 | Scott A. Chernich
Key Details of the Paycheck Protection Program Under the CARES Act
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
April 3, 2020 | Scott A. Chernich
Impact of Executive Orders on Reduction and Termination of Benefits
Foster Swift Workers' Compensation Update
April 2, 2020 | Alicia W. Birach
Updates to Workers' Compensation Issues Raised by Coronavirus and New Emergency Rules for "First Responders"
Foster Swift Workers' Compensation Update E-blast
April 2, 2020 | Michael D. Sanders
Employee Benefit Options in a Time of Crisis
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
April 1, 2020 | Mindi M. Johnson, Julie L. Hamlet and Amanda J. Dernovshek
Employers Remember to Take These Steps by April 1, 2020
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
March 31, 2020 | Karl W. Butterer
Liability Releases for Agritourism Activities – Don’t Fall Prey to Myths
Foster Swift Agricultural Law News
March 31, 2020 | Julie I. Fershtman
How to Talk to Your Family About Succession Planning
Foster Swift Agricultural Law News
March 30, 2020 | Michael C. Zahrt
Michigan's Emergency Rules Give Personal Injury Presumption to "First Response Employees" with COVID-19
Foster Swift Workers' Compensation Update E-blast
March 30, 2020 | Michael D. Sanders
New DOL Guidance Excludes Workers from Federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
March 29, 2020 | Karl W. Butterer
COVID-19 Stimulus: A Guide to Business Relief Packages and Tax Relief
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
March 27, 2020 | 3:30 p.m.
Essentials of the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application Process for Your Business
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
March 26, 2020 | Scott A. Chernich
Plain English/What You Need to Know - Michigan EO 2020-21 on Suspension of Activities for Manufacturers
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
March 24, 2020 | Taylor A. Gast, Jean G. Schtokal
Impact of 2020-21 on Public Libraries in Michigan
Foster Swift Library Law News E-blast
March 23, 2020 | Anne M. Seurynck
Stay-at-Home: What the Governor's Executive Order Means for Michigan Businesses
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
March 23, 2020 | Matthew S. Fedor, Laura J. Genovich, John W. Mashni
The Workers' Compensation Issues Raised by Coronavirus Pandemic and Michigan's Newly Promulgated Emergency Rules for "First Response Employees"
Foster Swift Workers' Compensation Update
March 20, 2020 | Michael D. Sanders
Update to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
March 20, 2020 | Michael R. Blum, Karl W. Butterer, Clifford L. Hammond, Robert A. Hamor
Executive Order 2020-15 Concerning OMA and COVID-19
Foster Swift Municipal Law News E-blast
March 19, 2020 | Leslie A. Dickinson, Sarah J. Gabis, Laura J. Genovich, Brian G. Goodenough, Michael D. Homier, Mark T. Koerner, Anne M. Seurynck, Alexander J. Thibodeau
COVID-19 Legal Issues for Employers
March 17, 2020 | Matthew S. Fedor
Families First Corona Virus Response Act –Division E–Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
March 17, 2020 | Robert A. Hamor
How does the Coronavirus Impact your Contracts?
Foster Swift Legal Update E-blast
March 17, 2020 | Taylor A. Gast and Alaina M. Nelson
International Trade and COVID-19
March 16, 2020 | Jean Schtokal and guest author Dan Polkowski, Imperial Clinical Research Services, Inc.
Michigan Employers-FAQs on Coronavirus and Your Employees
Foster Swift Labor & Employment Law News E-blast
March 16, 2020 | Michael R. Blum, Karl W. Butterer, Matthew S. Fedor and Clifford L. Hammond
Frequently Asked Questions in Commercial Real Estate Law
Foster Swift Finance Real Estate & Bankruptcy Law News
February 24, 2020 | Robert A. Hamor
Is an Employee Injured before December 19, 2011 Obligated to look for Work?
Foster Swift Workers' Compensation Update
February 23, 2020 | Alicia W. Birach
Appeals Court: J-1 Visa Employee at MSU Ineligible for Workers' Compensation
Foster Swift Workers' Compensation Update
February 22, 2020 | Michael A. Cassar
Employee or Independent Contractor? The Appellate Commission Applies its Own Facts to Overturn Magistrate’s Decision
Foster Swift Workers' Compensation Update
February 21, 2020 | Tyler J. Olney
Zoning for Dollars
Michigan Township Focus Magazine
February 2020 | Michael D. Homier
Credit Card Surcharges for Municipalities
Foster Swift Municipal Law News
February 18, 2020 | Alexander J. Thibodeau
Five Ways to Avoid Violating the Open Meetings Act
Foster Swift Municipal Law News
February 14, 2020 | Anne M. Seurynck
Animal Law for Insurance Lawyers
American Bar Association: Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal
February 4, 2020 | Co-Authors Julie I. Fershtman & Yvonne C. Ocrant
2020 Deadline & Procedural Changes for H-1B VISA—Fiscal Year 2021 CAP Season
Foster Swift Business & Tax Law E-blast
January 28, 2020 | Ryan E. Lamb and Caroline N. Renner
March 15 Deadline: What Michigan Farmers Need to Know About Crop Insurance
Foster Swift Agricultural Law News
January 24, 2020 | Allison M. Collins and Co-Author Matt Thelen, Farm Bureau
Important Agricultural Property Tax Exemptions and Incentives You Should be Taking Advantage of in 2020
Foster Swift Agricultural Law News
January 23, 2020 | James B. Doezema
MSP Breathalyzer Fraud Problem Could Affect Municipal Prosecutions
Foster Swift Municipal Law News E-blast
January 16, 2020 | Richard L. Hillman
Farm Land Contracts: Get it in Writing
Foster Swift Agricultural Law News
January 8, 2020 | Stephen W. Smith
Municipalities Held Hostage: Addressing the Rise of Ransomware
The Review (Michigan Municipal League)
January 7, 2020 | Taylor A. Gast
What is a Good-Faith Job Search Effort? Michigan Legislature Considers New Bill
Foster Swift Workers' Compensation Update
January 4, 2020 | Michael A. Cassar
Considerations for Solar Land Use Agreements
Foster Swift Agricultural Law News
January 3, 2020 | Scott A. Storey
Employee Fraud Not a Condition for an Employer's/Insurer's Recoupment of Overpayment
Foster Swift Workers' Compensation Update
January 3, 2020 | Tyler J. Olney
Michigan Considers a Statutory PTSD Presumption Among First Responders
Foster Swift Workers' Compensation Update
January 1, 2020 | Michael A. Cassar
IRS Regulations Finalize Rules Relating to Hardship Distributions
Employee Benefits Law Update E-blast
December 3, 2019 | Julie L. Hamlet, Mindi M. Johnson and Amanda J. Dernovshek
New Health Reimbursement Account Options Available for Employers Beginning January 1, 2020
Employee Benefits Law Update E-blast
December 2, 2019 | Amanda J. Dernovshek and Emily R. Wisniewski
New Retirement Plan Disclosure Option
Employee Benefits Law Update E-blast
December 1, 2019 | Mindi M. Johnson and Cody A. Mott
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