On April 8, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-41 (the “Order”), which temporarily relaxes strict compliance with various state electronic transaction acts. According to the Governor, “[I]t is reasonable and necessary to provide limited and...
Construction Law
COVID-19 and Nonprofits: How to Operate Virtually
The Governor’s Stay at Home Order is now extended through April 30. Many nonprofit organizations will, at a minimum, need to conduct essential functions and board business during this time. How can this task be accomplished? Fortunately, Michigan nonprofit law...
What is in the CARES Act for Nonprofits? FAQ’s Answered
Nonprofit organizations, in addition to for profit organizations, can take advantage of the direct financial relief offered under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act “CARES Act”. What direct financial relief is available for nonprofit organizations?...
Managing Cash-Flow during the COVID-19 Crisis for Compliance with the Michigan Builders’ Trust Fund Act
The Great Recession is still fresh in many people’s minds. Those involved in the construction industry certainly recall how those economic problems resulted in tightening cash-flow and the demise of contractors such as Lamar Construction. The present crisis is causing...
CISA Advisory on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an advisory memo on March 28, 2020, regarding the “Essential Critical Infrastructure” status of workers in certain industries, largely patterned after a previous guidance issued on March 19, 2020. So...
Enforcement of Michigan’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order 2020-21
In these uncertain times, many are wondering how Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order 2020-21 will be enforced and by whom. The confusion and uncertainty among construction workers and other businesses about what projects are deemed “critical...
Designation of Critical Infrastructure Workers Under the Governor’s COVID-19 Executive Order
As you no doubt know by now, Executive Order 2020-21 suspended “activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life.” The Order directs that no person or entity shall operate a business or conduct operations that require workers to leave their homes or places...
Federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Employers Need to Know
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the U.S. Senate approved, and President Trump signed, the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (the “FFCRA” or “Act”) into law. The Act becomes effective within 15 days on April 2, 2020. The Act addresses and responds to growing...
Recommendations for Navigating the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Construction Industry
As the impact of the coronavirus gathers steam, we are just beginning to feel the repercussions – imperiled labor force, supply chain disruption, project shutdowns, enormous financial disruption, unsettling uncertainty. All this may leave you asking – What should I...
The Coronavirus and Construction Contract Performance Responsibilities
Read an update on how the Coronavirus affects construction contract performance responsibilities.