2021 Proposed Tax Changes You Need To Know
Tax Alert: Key income and estate tax law changes proposed by U.S. House Ways and Means Committee in Democrat's budget reconciliation bill, "Build America Back Better Act."
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Michigan Bar Journal: The Distinction of Duty in Breach of Contract
Litigation surrounding a breach of contract is rarely as simple as it may superficially seem. While the breach itself can be cause for legal action, it does not take into account the additional torts endured by the plaintiff resulting from it. In this piece for the Michigan Bar Journal, Kotz Sangster lawyer Jovan Dragovic explores how historical Michigan cases have addressed the simultaneous liability of the defendant for both breach of contract and any tangentially-related damages that result from that breached contract.
$900 Billion Coronavirus Relief Bill and Michigan’s Response
On Sunday evening, December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the $900 billion coronavirus relief bill which was passed by Congress early last week.
State Bar of Michigan 50-Year Honoree
The Honorable John E. Dewane (ret.), leading Kotz Sangster’s office in St. Joseph, Michigan, has been honored by the State Bar of Michigan as a 50-year member.
Video: The Latest on Evictions in Michigan & the CDC Moratorium
Haley Clough, an attorney in our Grand Rapids office, sat down to record a chat with Clay Powell, the Director of the RPOA, about the latest news on evictions and funding sources in Michigan. Watch the video to learn about the latest in eviction-related legislation.
DOL Revises Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Regulations regarding the "Health Care Provider" Exception and Intermittent Leave have been revised, effective September 16, 2020 through the expiration of the FFCRA's paid leave provisions on December 31, 2020.
Michigan Supreme Court Victory for Kotz Sangster Team
On June 29, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court corrected 30 years of jurisprudence that had been wrongfully denying insurance coverage for construction defects. In Skanska USA Building Inc. v M.A.P. Mechanical Contractors, et al. the Court enforced what it properly regarded as plain policy language, and thereby opened the door to coverage. Kotz Sangster is proud to have represented the winning party, Skanska.
Paycheck Protection Program - Loan Update
Changes are coming to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). U.S. House approves legislation; U.S. Senate convenes after June 1, 2020 to continue discussion.
Stay Home EO Extended; Manufacturing Operations Resume Work May 11, 2020
Governor Whitmer has issued Executive Order 2020-77 as it relates to Stay Home, Stay Safe, which has been extended to May 28, 2020, and steps the manufacturing industry must take in order to resume operations on May 11, 2020.
Construction Industry: Back to Work on May 7, 2020
On Friday afternoon, May 1, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-70 allowing a return to the job site for construction workers. Contractors are advised to adopt best practices in order to protect the health and safety of all employees.