Should Business Owners Implement COVID-19 Liability Waivers?

As Michigan continues to reopen, most business owners are searching for ways to limit liability should COVID-19 spread throughout the workplace. Employer liability waivers have historically been implemented to release business owners from liabilities…
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President Trump Extends Paycheck Protection Program Through Aug. 8

President Donald Trump passed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), giving small business owners until Aug. 8 to apply for aid while they weather the COVID-19 pandemic. The president approved the extension because there is more than…
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SBA Issues New Guidance that Assists Business Owners with PPP Loan Forgiveness

Last week the Small Business Administration (SBA) released significant guidance governing the forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, and the release of new Form 3508 for borrowers to use in requesting said forgiveness. Although the g…
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Small Business Sustainability Grants Available in Macomb County

A plan to distribute $20 million in small business sustainability grants using federal CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act funding is available to Macomb County small business owners who meet certain criteria.
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Who Do You Call if You Think A Business is Guilty of Price Gouging?

The coronavirus pandemic has unfortunately been a time of fear and uncertainty for many. As a result, some retailers have engaged in price-gouging on products throughout the country. Since early March when COVID-19 concerns became present in Michigan…
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Important CDC School Reopening Recommendations Are Worth Reading

Why you should read the Centers for Disease Control school reopening recommendations for yourself and not rely on paraphrased social media posts for important recommendations.
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Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer When I Start a New Business?

With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting employment numbers, some entrepreneurs may consider starting a new business. The expertise that attorneys bring to business owners is invaluable, especially when launching a startup. This may leave some wondering,…
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Executive Order Allows for Remote Signature and Notarization of Estate Planning Documents Through June 30

Recently, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-74, which temporarily suspends requirements for in-person notarizations, and allows transactions that require a notary to be completed via two-way, real-time audiovisual technol…
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New SBA Guidance Provides Comfort to Paycheck Protection Plan Borrowers of Less Than $2 Million

Today, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a new FAQ that addressed a concern raised by small businesses owners who had applied for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)-forgivable loans. Borrowers are required to certify on their application…
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What Michigan Manufacturers Need To Know As They Reopen 

Yesterday, Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-77, which extends the Michigan Stay Home, Stay Safe order through May 28. However, the Governor’s order allows manufacturing workers to resume work on Monday, May 11. Und…
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