Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently signed Executive Orders 2020-183, which amends the MI Safe Start order to reopen movie theaters and performance venues. Beginning October 9, a number of previously closed businesses are slated to reopen statewide, i…
Read More
Did you know that certain business owners considering employee layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic (and most other reasons) may be required by law to give the affected workers advance notice? Employers whose businesses meet certain criteria are requ…
Read More
Many metro Detroit students have started the school year in the virtual classroom, leaving working parents wondering how to manage a child or children at home with their full-time jobs. Certain employers may need to offer paid leave for employees of…
Read More
There are some legal risks associated with utilizing social media platforms. What are your business's greatest risks when using social media?
Read More
Transactional lawyers help individuals, business owners, and organizations with legal issues that develop as a result of their business dealings. A transactional attorney works with government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations. So, wha…
Read More
An updated employee handbook protects employers from unwanted litigation, employee distrust, and inconsistent implementation of corporate policies. As new state and federal laws are enacted, it is important for business to owners update their busines…
Read More
Succession planning is a paramount step to the future health of a business. Every business owner should consider creating a succession plan for the reasons below. What is a succession plan? A business succession plan is a blueprint for the future of…
Read More
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently issued Executive Directive 2020-8 which requires state departments (including the Michigan State Police) and agencies to take certain actions to obtain greater compliance with COVID-19 related laws by businesses and…
Read More
Much has been said about the Paycheck Protection Program and its many benefits for small business owners, but did you know that the Small Business Administration (SBA) offers additional resources as well? The SBA Express Bridge Loan enables small bus…
Read More
Applications are live for the $100 million Michigan Small Business Restart Program, a new grant program aimed at providing relief for small businesses and nonprofits as they work to recover from and mitigate risks of the COVID-19 virus.
Read More
