$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.
General News
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.
Best Lawyers in America© 2021 honors Kotz Sangster attorneys
Seven attorneys from Kotz Sangster have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 27th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, and two attorneys are honored in the Inaugural Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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.
Webinar: Considerations for Bringing Employees Back to Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Join us May 22 at 11 a.m. EDT for a complimentary webinar hosted with Michigan Bankers Association addressing common questions and concerns about bringing employees back into the workplace once "stay-home" orders have been lifted. Register today!
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.