In response to the devastating social and financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-19 on March 23, 2020 ordering that all eviction actions in the State of Michigan are frozen until April 17, 2020. This...
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What Are The Penalties For Not Wearing A Mask Per Governor’s Orders In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Jul 13, 2020 | COVID-19, Criminal Law
On March 10th, 2020, the State of Michigan identified the first two presumptive-positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in its borders. That same day, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency based on her...
What Rights Do Defendants Have To Personally Confront Witnesses Under The Sixth Amendment During The COVID-19 Pandemic In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Jun 29, 2020 | 6th Amendment, COVID-19, Criminal Procedure
The Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution provides that “[i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right… to be confronted with the witnesses against him…”. The Confrontation Clause is an ancient right stemming from Roman times to...
Who Can Cast An Absentee Voter Ballot In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | May 27, 2020 | COVID-19, Election Law
In November 2018, voters amended the Michigan Constitution of 1968 by passing Proposal 3 and secured the right to vote an absentee ballot without a reason. Before the passage of the constitutional amendment, voters could only acquire an absentee ballot if they...
Can I Withdraw Funds From My Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Early?
by stevejedinak | May 12, 2020 | COVID-19, Federal Taxation
Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are a fantastic way to plan and save for the future. The money that is invested into it can grow on tax-deferred status until you retire. If you opted for a traditional IRA, the money that you contribute may be tax...
Can President Trump Postpone The 2020 Election Due To COVID-19?
by stevejedinak | May 6, 2020 | COVID-19, Election Law
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 outbreak was officially a pandemic as rates of infection rose significantly is the U.S. and across the world. On March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in...
Michigan Court Of Claims Denies Preliminary Injunction Against Governor’s Executive Orders During COVID-19 Emergency
by stevejedinak | May 4, 2020 | Civil Litigation, COVID-19
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s controversial executive orders issued during the COVID-19 state of emergency have survived an initial request for a preliminary injunction in the Michigan Court of Claims. The substantive elements being challenge were the...
Breach Of Contract Due To COVID-19 In Michigan: What Defenses Are Available?
by stevejedinak | Apr 30, 2020 | Civil Litigation, COVID-19
On March 10, 2020, the State of Michigan identified the first two presumptive-positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in its borders. That same day, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency based on her...
Is Unemployment Compensation Subject To Income Taxation?
by stevejedinak | Apr 28, 2020 | COVID-19, Federal Taxation
The novel coronavirus crisis has had an unprecedented effect on the world economy. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 outbreak was officially a pandemic as rates of infection rose significantly is the U.S. and across...
The Recovery Rebates (“Stimulus Payments”) Under The CARES Act of 2020: Everything You Need To Know
by stevejedinak | Apr 23, 2020 | COVID-19, Federal Taxation
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 outbreak was officially a pandemic as rates of infection rose significantly is the U.S. and across the world. On March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in...
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