by Mark A. Rysberg | Apr 1, 2020
The Great Recession is still fresh in many people’s minds. Those involved in the construction industry certainly recall how those economic problems resulted in tightening cash-flow and the demise of contractors such as Lamar Construction. The present crisis is causing...
by Aileen Leipprandt | Mar 31, 2020
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an advisory memo on March 28, 2020, regarding the “Essential Critical Infrastructure” status of workers in certain industries, largely patterned after a previous guidance issued on March 19, 2020. So...
by Hilger Hammond | Mar 31, 2020
In these uncertain times, many are wondering how Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order 2020-21 will be enforced and by whom. The confusion and uncertainty among construction workers and other businesses about what projects are deemed “critical...
by Jill K. Miller | Mar 27, 2020
Small businesses should be aware of the government backed relief programs available to them during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the programs are Federal retention loans, debt relief and grants. The CARES Act (Senate approved on March 25, House approved on March 27)...
by Chris Nyenhuis | Mar 26, 2020
As you no doubt know by now, Executive Order 2020-21 suspended “activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life.” The Order directs that no person or entity shall operate a business or conduct operations that require workers to leave their homes or places...
by Ben Hammond | Mar 25, 2020
Many of our clients have questions related to “critical infrastructure workers” categorizations under Executive Order 2020-21 (COVID-19). For real estate workers, they do not constitute “critical infrastructure workers” and thus may not leave their homes...
by Hilger Hammond | Mar 24, 2020
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the U.S. Senate approved, and President Trump signed, the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (the “FFCRA” or “Act”) into law. The Act becomes effective within 15 days on April 2, 2020. The Act addresses and responds to growing...
by Aileen Leipprandt | Mar 23, 2020
As the impact of the coronavirus gathers steam, we are just beginning to feel the repercussions – imperiled labor force, supply chain disruption, project shutdowns, enormous financial disruption, unsettling uncertainty. All this may leave you asking – What should I...
by Aileen Leipprandt | Mar 23, 2020
By Aileen M. Leipprandt and Jill K. Miller Predicting what the future holds considering the Coronavirus is anyone’s guess as issues evolve daily, if not hourly. First, Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-11, barred gatherings of more than 50 people in a single...
by Aileen Leipprandt | Mar 23, 2020
By Aileen M. Leipprandt and Andrew Hilger Parties use insurance to transfer risks inherent in their business activities. As to potential insurance coverage for business interruption caused by COVID-19, the general outlook is unfavorable as most policies will exclude...
by Hilger Hammond PC | Jan 29, 2020
Hilger Hammond, PC is pleased to announce attorneys Daniel J. Hatch and Christopher E. Nyenhuis as the firm’s newly elected shareholders, effective January 2020. “Each attorney has demonstrated a commitment to legal excellence and dedication to our...
