Insurance coverage is an integral part of the construction process. The contract documents rely on insurance to facilitate the risk allocation and risk transfer needs of the project. These contractual specifications lay out the types of coverage, policy limits, and...
On June 29, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in a case with wide ranging implications for all contractors in Michigan who purchase CGL insurance. In a break from over thirty years of established law, the Court held that there “may” be...
Billy Joel was recently sued for copyright infringement when he terminated the contractor he hired to perform renovations to his Oyster Bay mansion and hired a new one to carry out the job instead. Although what typically comes to mind when one thinks of copyright...
Whether you are a commercial landlord or tenant, COVID-19 has likely impacted your business. And in many cases here in Michigan it has specifically impacted the ability of tenants to pay rent while unable to operate their businesses. As such, many commercial landlords...
The Construction Forecast 2020 presents trends and potential hurdles from issues we are hearing “on the street” and offers insight from a legal counsel perspective.
Banking on forgiveness of your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, that may not be your biggest problem…. remember the certifications in your PPP loan application? The SBA has decided that it will review all loans in excess of $2 million as well as other loans as...
This Construction Forecast presents trends and potential hurdles from issues we are hearing “on the street” and offers insight from a legal counsel perspective. As construction sites reopen, many owners and contractors are requiring waivers and releases related to...
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...
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...
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?...