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Extensions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Under the American Rescue Plan Act
April 1, 2021
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA),…
New Federal Program Provides Discount on Internet Service for People With Disabilities
March 26, 2021
A new federal program will provide a $50 per month discount on internet service for…
Important Legal Distinction for Those Who Own Property on the Great Lakes: Two Ordinary High Water Marks
March 23, 2021
Environmental consultants and homeowners on the Great Lakes should be aware that Michigan law actually…
In April and May of 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the IRS…
After months of debate regarding the federal government’s third round of COVID-19-related economic stimulus, President…
On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed the Virginia Consumer Data Protection…
For years we have heard the saying “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but…
MDHHS COVID-19 Order: Relaxed Restrictions on Restaurants and Other Gatherings Take Effect March 5
March 3, 2021
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced revisions to its Gatherings and…
Preparing for an Estate Planning Consultation: 10 Items to Consider Before Meeting with Your Attorney
February 18, 2021
While most initial meetings with an estate planning attorney will result in some questions you…
Many parents feel discriminated against by the court system during a child custody case. It…
Good news for H-2A employers: the IRS has reversed course on its interpretation of whether…
Michigan-Based Insurance Licensees Now Subject to New Data Security Requirements
January 28, 2021
Under new rules put forth by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) Insurance Data…
Many changes accompany divorce, from legal and logistical to emotional and financial. Not surprisingly, it’s…
Biden Administration Announces Immigration Policy Changes: What You Need to Know
January 21, 2021
On his first day in office, President Biden signed 17 executive orders. The following relate to…
Flexible Spending Account Changes: Increased Flexibility for Elections and Use of Funds
January 21, 2021
The 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act, signed into law on December 27, 2020, gives employers the…
This practical guide is prepared for both investors and companies evaluating capital gains, exits or…
Michigan courts have long favored people’s rights to reach agreements about how to handle their…
H-1B Cap Process That Begins in March Gives Priority to High Salary Workers
January 13, 2021
H-1B cap-subject petition registration will begin March 1, 2021 through March 20, 2021. U.S. Citizenship…
Michigan Child Support Updates Increase Medical Amount and Change Incapacitated Parent Section
January 11, 2021
On its regular four-year schedule, the State Court Administrator’s Office issued an updated Michigan Child…