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07 April 2020

Michigan Legislature Extends Emergency Declaration Through April 30 and Announces Bipartisan Task Force To Recommend Reopening Some Businesses

***Information and guidance in client updates was up to date at time of publication. During the pandemic, information and guidance has been changing rapidly. If you have any questions about the information contained in a client update, please contact the author(s) or your Miller Johnson attorney.*** The Michigan Legislature voted today, April 7, 2020, to […]

07 April 2020

Impact of CARES ACT for Charitable Giving During COVID-19 Pandemic

***Information and guidance in client updates was up to date at time of publication. During the pandemic, information and guidance has been changing rapidly. If you have any questions about the information contained in a client update, please contact the author(s) or your Miller Johnson attorney.*** The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act […]

06 April 2020

New Exception for Faith-Based Organizations in SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) “Affiliation” Rules

***Information and guidance in client updates was up to date at time of publication. During the pandemic, information and guidance has been changing rapidly. If you have any questions about the information contained in a client update, please contact the author(s) or your Miller Johnson attorney.*** The Small Business Administration (SBA) recently issued guidance through […]

06 April 2020

EO 2020-38: FOIA Flexibility During COVID-19

On Sunday, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020‑38, effective through June 4, 2020 (or through any extension of the EO).  The EO offers flexibility to public bodies under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) as they attempt to navigate the myriad issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The EO relaxes the FOIA’s initial 5‑day requirement […]

03 April 2020

Governor Whitmer Issues New Executive Order Requiring Workers to Stay Home If They Have COVID-19, Have COVID-19 Symptoms, or Have Been in Close Contact with Such a Person

***Information and guidance in client updates was up to date at time of publication. During the pandemic, information and guidance has been changing rapidly. If you have any questions about the information contained in a client update, please contact the author(s) or your Miller Johnson attorney.*** Earlier today, April 3, 2020, the Governor signed Executive […]

02 April 2020

Governor Whitmer Cancels Remainder of School Year

***Information and guidance in client updates was up to date at time of publication. During the pandemic, information and guidance has been changing rapidly. If you have any questions about the information contained in a client update, please contact the author(s) or your Miller Johnson attorney.*** As the COVID-19 pandemic has continued, it seemed inevitable […]

02 April 2020

Governor Whitmer Issues New Order Declaring State of Disaster and Asks Legislature to Extend the State of Emergency until June 3, 2020

***Information and guidance in client updates was up to date at time of publication. During the pandemic, information and guidance has been changing rapidly. If you have any questions about the information contained in a client update, please contact the author(s) or your Miller Johnson attorney.*** April 1, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued an Executive Order […]

01 April 2020

CARES Act Suspends Withholding Obligations for Employers on Some Defaulted Federal Student Loans

***Information and guidance in client updates was up to date at time of publication. During the pandemic, information and guidance has been changing rapidly. If you have any questions about the information contained in a client update, please contact the author(s) or your Miller Johnson attorney.*** Section 4513 of the CARES Act suspends collection activities […]