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• 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 […]

• Executive Order Permits Remote Notarization for Real Estate Transactions

  April 9, 2020

  Under Executive Order NO. 2020-41, Governor Whitmer permits a remote notarization to minimize interaction and facilitate working remotely during Stay Home, Stay Safe.  Real Estate transactions are required by law to comply with rules and procedures that includes requiring a notary to be physically present.  Under this Executive Order, the requirement that a notary must […]

• 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

• The Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate Transactions

  April 2, 2020

  While businesses close and the economy slows due to COVID-19, questions about obligations in real estate transactions and real property agreements continue to grow. Many parties may find themselves unable to meet their obligations because of the restrictions imposed by Executive Order 2020-21. Numerous companies and service providers supporting a real estate transaction are finding […]