FinCEN Update
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a notice on March 21, 2025 that U.S.-based companies and Individuals are exempt from filing the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report. In an …
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SURPRISING DECISION BY THE MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS REGARDING NEW ROOFS ON EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
In Knier, Powers, Martin, & Smith, LLC v City of Bay City the Michigan Court of Appeals unexpectedly found that the new roof installed on an existing commercial building was …
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Proposed Legislation to Restrict Local Regulation of Short-Term Rentals
Many cities and townships in Michigan have enacted ordinances to restrict short-term rentals of real estate. The use of Airbnb, VRBO, and other services have raised concerns about whether these …
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How Will the New Corporate Transparency Act Affect Your Business?
In 2020, the U.S. federal government passed the Corporate Transparency Act, which will require many U.S. companies to disclose their “beneficial owners’” identities. While many banks already have a similar …
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Communication Impediment Designation Goes into Effect in Michigan to Help Residents Communicate with Law Enforcement Officials
Getting stopped by a law enforcement official can be a stressful event, even when it is only a minor traffic violation. It is even more stressful for those with conditions …
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Employer and Employee Protections for COVID-19 Liability Under Michigan Law
The Michigan legislature recently enacted COVID-19 related legislation, intended to do the following: (1) protect employers and businesses against liability for COVID-19 related claims, so long as they follow the …
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Michigan Broadens Scope of Receivership Act with New Legislation, Effective October 15, 2020
Last month, Governor Whitmer signed into law legislation amending what was previously known as the Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act. The UCRERA has now been renamed the “Receivership Act.” …
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Governor Whitmer Signs Bills Setting New COVID-19 Protections for Businesses and Workers
On Thursday, October 22, Michigan Governor Whitmer signed several bills implementing COVID-19 protections and setting standards for COVID-19 exposure liability for both businesses and workers. The bills, House Bills 6030-6032, …
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Does an Employer Have to Provide Leave to An Employee for Their Child’s Virtual Schooling?
Many employers and employees are facing an unusual and challenging situation this fall: how to balance virtual schooling (or daycare closures) with work. Earlier this year, Congress passed two pieces …
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On April 24, 2020, Representative Elder introduced House Bill No. 5739 in the Michigan Legislature. If passed, it would require business interruption insurance policies then in force to indemnify qualifying businesses, …
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