COVID-19 Articles

New CDC Eviction Moratorium
COVID-19 Landlord-Tenant Law Real EstateThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a federal Executive Branch Agency, has issued a nationwide eviction moratorium. The moratorium went into effect on September 4, 2020 and serves as an extension of sorts, to a previous Executive Order by […]
Read PostCOVID-19: Michigan Executive Orders Update Workplace Safeguards
Business Law COVID-19 Employment LawEffective July 31, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Orders 2020-160 and 2020-161 modifying the Safe Start Order and implementing new workplace safeguards on Michigan businesses. Indoor gatherings will be limited to 10 people. Like the previous orders, employers […]
Read PostThe Freeze on Landlord-Tenant Eviction Proceedings is About to Come to an End, Sort of
COVID-19 Landlord-Tenant Law Real EstateAt the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Whitmer issued a State of Emergency in the State of Michigan. Pursuant to that State of Emergency, Governor Whitmer has frozen all eviction proceedings for landlord-tenant disputes and for land contract disputes. […]
Read PostMichigan Works Share Plans Allow Expanded Unemployment Compensation for Employees
Business Law COVID-19 Employment LawAs a part of Michigan’s COVID-19 relief, Governor Whitmer expanded the reach of federal unemployment benefits to Michigan Work Share Plan participants under Executive Order 2020-57. Work Share Plans allow Michigan employers to normally reduce employee hours and compensation by […]
Read PostEmployment Law Update: Developing a COVID-19 Preparedness Plan
Business Law COVID-19 Employment LawMichigan’s stay at home order requires open in-person businesses to prepare a COVID-19 preparedness and response plan. Although the plan is currently required for COVID-19 any plan would also be useful for any future infectious disease preparedness. Any plan should […]
Read PostRemote Notarization and Witnessing for Estate Plans and Real Estate Documents
COVID-19 Estate Planning Real EstateRemote Notarization and Witnessing is now allowed in Michigan under Executive Order 2020-41 throughout Michigan’s COVID-19 emergency. Physical presence in front of notary and the requirement for physical original signatures have been temporarily suspended under Michigan’s Notary Act and the […]
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