Category: Legislation

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Michigan Enacts New Law: Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act

On April 2, 2025, the Michigan legislature implemented a new law intended to preserve familial wealth and protect...

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FinCEN Update

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a notice on March 21, 2025 that U.S.-based companies and Individuals...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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