Healthcare Workers and First Responders Eligible for Workers’ Compensation for COVID-19 Exposure

April 15, 2020

Michigan has taken steps to mitigate the financial risks that healthcare workers and first responders face by continuing to serve the rest of us.  Under this revised Emergency Rule, issued on March 30 by the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, “first response employees” diagnosed with COVID-19 by test or by a physician are presumptively eligible […]

Design Studio Sells to Canadian Buyer

April 13, 2020

Environmental Due Diligence During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 10, 2020

There are a number of challenges with conducting environmental due diligence for commercial real estate transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Government restrictions including shelter-in-place orders and social distancing guidelines present obstacles for completing key requirements of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (“Phase I ESA”), Phase II sampling, a baseline environmental assessment (“BEA”) and due […]

Executive Order Provides Immunity to Health Care Providers During COVID-19

April 10, 2020

A measure of relief has been afforded to health care providers on the frontlines of the battle in the COVID-19 pandemic.  On March 29, 2020 the Governor issued Executive Order 2020-30 (“EO-30”) containing a number of provisions designed to support and enhance the ability of health care providers to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.  One […]

Court of Appeals Holds That Radiology Technician is Not Capable of Committing Malpractice

April 8, 2020

Whether a claim sounds in ordinary negligence or medical malpractice can have a significant impact on the viability of a plaintiff’s claim and the scope of damages available in the action. For a claim to sound in malpractice, the defendant must be an individual or entity capable of committing professional negligence as defined in MCL […]

IRS People First Initiative Temporarily Adjusts Tax Compliance Programs

April 6, 2020

The Internal Revenue Service announced The People First Initiative (IRS Notice 2020-59) which seeks to provide relief on a variety of issues ranging from easing payment guidelines to postponing compliance actions as a response to financial hardships caused by COVID-19. The temporary changes include postponing certain payments related to Installment Agreements and Offers in Compromise, […]

Critical Estate Planning Documents During COVID-19

April 6, 2020

Estate Planning Remains Important and Possible During COVID-19 As you take accurate precautions to mitigate COVID-19 to protect not only yourself but also your family, there are critical estate planning documents that will assist you and your family to navigate health and family issues should you become ill, quarantined, or hospitalized. These documents can be […]

What You Need to Know About the CARES Act

April 3, 2020

Please join Hungerford Nichols CPAs + Advisors and Rhoades McKee for a complimentary webinar that will discuss the financial and tax considerations for businesses seeking relief from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and the Paycheck Protection Program. Attend & Understand Eligibility and Calculation of Loan Amounts Regulations and Documentation Requirements Forgiveness Criteria […]

DOL Issues Temporary Rule to Provide Further Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act

April 3, 2020

The DOL has issued a temporary rule providing further guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). While the temporary rule is not yet final and its terms may change, it expands and clarifies prior guidance regarding implementation of and compliance with FFCRA. Must an employer compensate an employee teleworking for all time between […]

Rhoades McKee Names Two Practice Leaders

April 2, 2020