General Counsel and Advice
What to Know About Michigan Supreme Court Ruling on Governor’s Powers
On Friday, October 2, 2020, amid news of the president being hospitalized with COVID-19, our own state’s laws were upended by a Michigan Supreme Court ruling. The Michigan Supreme Court ruled the governor lacked the authority to extend the State of Emergency related to the […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Positive in the Workplace: Now What?
Executive Order 2020-166 discussed in this post was subsequently rescinded, and incorporated with amendments in new Executive Order 2020-172 as explained in the update posted here. Your Michigan business closed during the stay at home orders; it abided by all the rules in Governor Whitmer’s […]
Read MoreBusiness Opportunities for Alternative Education Providers and the Legal Issues They Will Face
America is on the verge of a pandemic-induced revolution in education. The increase in demand for private education alternatives is creating a golden opportunity for those willing and able to meet it. But along with the new and emerging opportunities, parents, teachers, private schools and […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Has Forever Changed Service Contract Negotiations
Many individuals and entities learned it the hard way: events with a superior strength (force majeure)—like a health pandemic—must be accounted for in service contracts. Let’s face it, we all know that deadly infectious diseases and viruses exist in this world. But very few can honestly […]
Read MorePreparing Your Business for the Uncertain Future of COVID-19
COVID-19 has taken Michigan business owners on an emotional and financial rollercoaster. First we responded to the Coronavirus crisis. Then we tried to keep our businesses running and employees employed. As shelter in place orders were rescinded, we navigated our way back to business. Now, […]
Read MoreWhy Starting A Business Venture Now Might Make Sense
Yes, it may sound a bit crazy. And yes, it comes with risk. But so does everything worth doing. And then there’s this fact to consider: Some of the most successful companies in the U.S. started in the Great Depression or other recessions, including Disney […]
Read MoreBusiness Owners Get More Flexibility with PPP Loan Forgiveness
PPP loan recipients got some welcome relief on Friday when the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 was signed into law, extending the amount of time to use the loan and making it easier to be eligible for loan forgiveness. Originally, in order to […]
Read MoreBack to Business After Stay at Home Orders
As business owners, first we responded to the Coronavirus crisis. Then we tried to keep our businesses running and employees employed. Now, as some states are beginning to lift their shelter in place orders, we are navigating our way back to business. Certain non-essential sectors […]
Read MoreCoronavirus Impact: Cancelled Events and Contract Breaches
With the implementation of Governor Whitmer’s order prohibiting events of more than 50 people in a single indoor shared space (like a hall, auditorium, stadium, theater, concert venue, etc.), and the more recent stay at home order, many events were and are yet to be […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 “Stay-Home” Executive Order: Determining Exemptions
Information on symptoms, mortality, risk factors, politics, and many other factors circulate the internet. State and local governments adapt to the changing situation at different paces, and you hear about the possibility of an executive order. As an employer, or an employee, you may find […]
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Read MoreAmanda LewanCo-Founder & CEO, Bamboo Detroit
Zana’s expertise in employee law has helped us refine and build a stronger operations and hiring strategy at my company. As a business owner of a small and fast growing company, I very much appreciate Zana’s ability to always step into any situation quickly and […]
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