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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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Proposed Michigan House Bill Seeks Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Business Losses

            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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