COVID-19 Legal Resource Center

Dykema is closely monitoring the legal ramifications of the COVID-19 crisis and evaluating the potential impact to businesses in a wide variety of industries. Visit the COVID-19 Legal Resource Center for up-to-date information and legal insights relating to the coronavirus disease pandemic.

Featured Content

Quick Reference Guide – State Level Shelter-in-Place Orders and Essential Services Provisions

Webinar: COVID-19 Premises Liability Concerns: What You Need to Know
June 11, 2020

Results of Dykema’s 2020 COVID-19 Employer Survey

Employer Considerations for Employee Return to Work

COVID-19 Quick Reference Guides

State Level Shelter-in-Place Orders and Essential Services Provisions

Michigan Local Government Tracker for Orders Related to Essential Services 

 

By Topic

State and Federal Updates

Federal Legislative Updates

State Level Shelter-in-Place Orders and Essential Services Provisions

Michigan’s New COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules: Enforcement of Regulatory Compliance May Increase – Is Your Business Compliant?
May 18, 2020

"Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Furloughs Likely to Cost State Money"
Cannabis Law Blog
May 15, 2020

Is Your Business Ready to Reopen? Five Regulatory Items You Should Consider as Your Business Reopens in Michigan
May 11, 2020

Federal Reserve Updates and Expands Loan Options of Main Street Lending Program
May 6, 2020

Easing of Restrictions on Michigan Construction Industry to Go Into Effect on May 7, 2020
May 4, 2020

"Illinois Courts May Increasingly Embrace Equity Receiverships"
NextGen Financial Services Report
April 30, 2020

Illinois Supreme Court Order Limits Freezes on Judgment Debtor Bank Accounts
April 28, 2020

What Do Eased Restrictions of Michigan’s Reaffirmed Stay-At-Home Measures Mean for Your Business?
April 24, 2020

Michigan Department of Treasury Further Extends State Income Tax Relief
April 23, 2020

Michigan Tech Start-Up Stabilization Fund Now Accepting Applications for Early-Stage Tech Company Funds
April 20, 2020

U.S. Chamber’s Save Small Business Fund Accepting Grant Applications Starting April 20
April 20, 2020

Michigan's Governor Issues Executive Order Creating Protected Class of COVID-19 Positive Employees
April 6, 2020

State of California and City of Los Angeles Offer Businesses Additional Coronavirus Relief as Loans and Highlight Existing Loan Programs for Small Businesses
April 3, 2020

"Ohio Issues Executive Order Requesting Relief for Small Business Tenants and Commercial Real Estate Borrowers"
NextGen Financial Services Report
April 3, 2020

Michigan Income Tax Deadlines Postponed by Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-26
March 30, 2020

A Guide to FEMA Public Assistance Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 30, 2020

State of Illinois and City of Chicago Offer Businesses Additional Coronavirus Relief as Loans and Grants
March 30, 2020

Additional Coronavirus Relief Available to Michigan Businesses as Loans or Grants
March 27, 2020

Executive Order 2020-15 – Governor Whitmer Grants Public Bodies The Flexibility to Meet Electronically During COVID-19 Emergency
March 20, 2020

CARES Act/Paycheck Protection Program

Changing PPP Guidance Reinforces Need for Strong Compliance
June 1, 2020

PPP Loan Forgiveness and Review: Key Observations
May 27, 2020

Webinar: The CARES Act - Employee Retention Credit (ERC): How To Get Tax Relief for Businesses Financially Impacted by COVID-19
May 22, 2020

"Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Furloughs Likely to Cost State Money"
Cannabis Law Blog
May 15, 2020

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Not Impacted by Employees Who Won’t Return to Work, If Properly Documented
May 7, 2020

"Are Debtors Eligible to Receive PPP Loans? Bankrupt Companies and the SBA Wage War Over Critical CARES Act Program Eligibility"
NextGen Financial Services Report
May 5, 2020

Expenses Paid by PPP Loan, Which Is Subsequently Forgiven, Are Not Deductible
May 4, 2020

Industry-Specific Considerations for Energy Companies Contemplating PPP Loans
April 24, 2020

Paycheck Protection Program SBA FAQ 31 – What Does the “Necessity” Certification Mean Today?
April 24, 2020

Compliance for PPP Loans: Different Questions for Different Lenders
April 23, 2020

Faith-Based Organizations Provided an Exemption to Affiliation Rules Under the PPP
April 17, 2020

"DHHS Issues Terms and Conditions for Relief Funds"
Homeostasis: Dykema’s Health Care Law Blog
April 14, 2020

Federal Reserve Announces New Main Street Lending Programs
April 13, 2020

Webinar: Paycheck Protection Program: What You Need to Know to Secure Funding for Your Business From This SBA Program
April 6, 2020

SBA Issues Interim Final Rule for the Paycheck Protection Program
April 3, 2020

CARES Act Offers Liquidity to Eligible Businesses and Mid-Sized Companies
April 3, 2020

Treasury Department Releases Preliminary PPP Guidance and Application
April 1, 2020

Updated Summary of the Paycheck Protection Program Established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
March 30, 2020

"CARES: Implications for the Healthcare Industry"
Homeostasis: Dykema’s Health Care Law Blog
March 27, 2020

"How The CARES Act Will Impact Small Business Bankruptcies"
NextGen Financial Services Report
March 26, 2020

Supply Chain

Food Law and Safety During COVID-19
April 1, 2020

How Customers in the Automotive Supply Chain Can Prepare for Distressed Suppliers Resulting From COVID-19
March 6, 2020

Force Majeure

Recent Supreme Court of Pennsylvania Ruling May Impact Interpretation of Force Majeure in Future COVID-19 Disputes
April 23, 2020

Webinar: Force Majeure and Manufacturing in the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 21, 2020

Is Your Contract Virus-Proof? [Part II]
March 17, 2020

The Present Coronavirus Epidemic and the Law of Force Majeure: How to Assess Options
March 12, 2020

Is Your Contract Virus-Proof?
March 3, 2020

Employee Benefits

Webinar: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – What Public Employers Need to Know, Michigan Municipal League
April 23, 2020

Webinar: Critical Employee Benefit and Legal Issues Associated with COVID-19
April 22, 2020

Benefit Plan Implications of the CARES Act
April 8, 2020

Question and Answer: Employee Benefits Triage Amid COVID-19
March 24, 2020

Labor & Employment

Return To Work Guide: An Employer’s Post-Pandemic Handbook
May 22, 2020

Employer Considerations for Employee Return to Work
May 19, 2020

Bringing Employees Back to Work Post-COVID-19: What Is Michigan’s Work Share Program and Should Employers Take Advantage of It?
May 8, 2020

What’s On Your Mind? Dykema’s COVID-19 “Ask the Attorneys” Webinar for Employers
May 7, 2020

Webinar: When Life Returns to “Normal”: Post-Pandemic Legal and HR Considerations for Employers
April 29, 2020

Webinar: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – What Public Employers Need to Know, Michigan Municipal League
April 23, 2020

DOL Issues More FFCRA Compliance Guidance on Paid Leaves
April 23, 2020

Employers Beware: COVID-19 Will Not Excuse Wage or Labor Fixing Agreements
April 16, 2020

Ironing Out The Details: The Department of Labor Updates and Adds to Its FFCRA Guidance FAQs
April 6, 2020

"A Timely Reminder: Employee Complaints About Working Conditions Are Protected"
Labor & Employment Law Blog
April 6, 2020

In the Nick of Time: Department of Labor Issues Regulations Interpreting the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
April 3, 2020

As Employers Work Towards Compliance, The Department of Labor Provides Third Guidance Regarding the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act
March 30, 2020

Employers Have More Questions, The Department of Labor Has More Answers: DOL Provides Second Guidance Regarding the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act
March 27, 2020

Employers Have Questions, the Department of Labor Has (Some) Answers: The DOL Provides its First Guidance Regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 26, 2020

Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed Into Law, Imposing Paid Leave Requirements On Small And Medium Employers Beginning April 2, 2020
March 19, 2020

House of Representatives Passes Far-Ranging Paid Sick and Family Leave Legislation for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
March 16, 2020

Practical Tips to Minimize Labor & Employment Risks Arising From Coronavirus Concerns in the Workplace and Workforce [Part II]
March 10, 2020

Practical Tips to Minimize Labor and Employment Risks Arising From the Coronavirus in the Workplace and Workforce
March 9, 2020

Bankruptcy

"Bankruptcy On Ice III – The Freeze Extends Temporary Suspensions of Chapter 11 Cases"
May 11, 2020
NextGen Financial Services Report
 
"Are Debtors Eligible to Receive PPP Loans? Bankrupt Companies and the SBA Wage War Over Critical CARES Act Program Eligibility"
NextGen Financial Services Report
May 5, 2020

"Illinois Courts May Increasingly Embrace Equity Receiverships"
NextGen Financial Services Report
April 30, 2020

"Bankruptcy on Ice II – an Early Spring Thaw for Bankruptcy Courts?"
NextGen Financial Services Report
April 23, 2020

"Bankruptcy on Ice – Retail Debtors Taking Steps to Freeze Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings Based on COVID-19 Issues"
NextGen Financial Services Report
April 16, 2020

"How The CARES Act Will Impact Small Business Bankruptcies"
NextGen Financial Services Report
March 26, 2020

"Bankruptcy Courts Remain 'Open For Business'"
NextGen Financial Services Report
March 20, 2020

Corporate Finance

Main Street Lending Program: Learn How to Secure Additional Liquidity for Your Business from This Federal Reserve Program
May 13, 2020

Michigan Tech Start-Up Stabilization Fund Now Accepting Applications for Early-Stage Tech Company Funds
April 20, 2020

U.S. Chamber’s Save Small Business Fund Accepting Grant Applications Starting April 20
April 20, 2020

Federal Reserve Announces New Main Street Lending Programs
April 13, 2020

SBA Issues Interim Final Rule for the Paycheck Protection Program
April 3, 2020

CARES Act Offers Liquidity to Eligible Businesses and Mid-Sized Companies
April 3, 2020

Treasury Department Releases Preliminary PPP Guidance and Application
April 1, 2020

Updated Summary of the Paycheck Protection Program Established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
March 30, 2020

State of Illinois and City of Chicago Offer Businesses Additional Coronavirus Relief as Loans and Grants
March 30, 2020

Additional Coronavirus Relief Available to Michigan Businesses as Loans or Grants
March 27, 2020

Summary of Anticipated Provisions While Awaiting Final Approval of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
March 26, 2020

SEC Extends Conditional Exemption From Reporting for Public Companies Affected by COVID-19 and Provides Disclosure Guidance
March 26, 2020

Taxation

Still Time to Appeal: Executive Order and Bills Aim to Extend Property Tax Assessment Dates in Michigan and Provide Additional Tax Relief in Illinois
May 20, 2020

IRS Updates Guidance on Employee Retention Credits – What Employers Need To Know
May 8, 2020

Dykema Real Estate and Tax Alert: 2020 Tax Appeal Season Is Upon Us, and Deadlines Are Quickly Approaching
May 7, 2020

Expenses Paid by PPP Loan, Which Is Subsequently Forgiven, Are Not Deductible
May 4, 2020

Modified Net Operating Loss Rules — Taxpayer Considerations
May 1, 2020

IRS Issues Guidance for COVID-19 Related Mortgage Loan Forbearance and Modification
April 27, 2020

Treasury Further Expands Relief for Taxpayers in Notice 2020-23
April 13, 2020

Treasury Further Expands Relief for Taxpayers in Notice 2020-23
April 13, 2020

IRS Allows Higher Deductible Interest Expense and Accelerated Depreciation for Real Property Trade & Farming Businesses
April 13, 2020

Partnerships Are Eligible for Relief
April 10, 2020

Tax Incentives Under the CARES Act
April 9, 2020

Treasury Amps Up the Relief in Notice 2020-20 for Gift and GST Taxes
March 31, 2020

Michigan Income Tax Deadlines Postponed by Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-26
March 30, 2020

Summary of the Employee Retention Credit Provision of the CARES Act (Section 2301)
March 27, 2020

Second Dose of Medicine from Treasury for Coronavirus Relief
March 23, 2020

Federal Tax Relief Is on the Way: Notice 2020-17 Issued in Response to COVID-19
March 20, 2020

Privacy and Data Security

"The Crisis Beyond the Crisis: How Data Tracking for COVID-19 Creates Privacy Issues That Will Persist Once the Pandemic Is Over"
May 14, 2020
The Firewall

"iPhone Hack Highlights Home Office Data Security Risks"
The Firewall
April 24, 2020

"Will COVID-19 Finally Prompt a Federal Privacy Law?"
The Firewall
April 22, 2020

"Locating COVID-19 Without the Location Data"
The Firewall
April 18, 2020

"Working From Home Data Security Risks, Part 2"
The Firewall
April 17, 2020

"Sean Griffin Discusses “Secure Video Conferencing” With FDCC"
The Firewall
April 13, 2020

"Working From Home Data Security Risks"
The Firewall
March 31, 2020

"OCR Guidance During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency"
The Firewall
March 31, 2020

"Strengthening Your Cybersecurity in the Age of the Coronavirus"
The Firewall
March 30, 2020

CCPA: July 1, 2020 Attorney General Enforcement Start Date Looms Despite COVID-19
The Firewall
March 27, 2020

"Considerations for Financial Institutions Regarding Security Procedures for a Remote Workforce"
The Firewall
March 16, 2020

Antitrust

Employers Beware: COVID-19 Will Not Excuse Wage or Labor Fixing Agreements
April 16, 2020

DOJ Won’t Challenge Collaborative Efforts of FEMA and Medical Suppliers to Provide Emergency Supplies
April 8, 2020

DOJ and FTC Issue Joint Antitrust Statement Regarding Collaboration During COVID-19 Crisis
April 6, 2020

Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Imposing Temporary Enhanced Restrictions on Price Gouging in Michigan
March 16, 2020

Avoid Antitrust and Price Gouging Pitfalls In Your Coronavirus Response
March 12, 2020

Intellectual Property

IP Filing Deadlines Extended Under CARES Act
April 3, 2020

Immigration

USCIS Proposes 10% Surcharge on Filing Fees
May 18, 2020

President Trump Issues Proclamation Barring Intending Immigrants From U.S. for 60 Days
April 23, 2020

President Trump Announces 60-Day Pause in Issuing Green Cards
April 22, 2020

President Trump States He Will Temporarily Suspend Immigration to United States
April 21, 2020

Supplemental H-2B Rule Placed On Hold
April 2, 2020

USCIS Extends Office Closures Until May 4, 2020
April 1, 2020

Coronavirus and Immigration: USCIS Announces Flexibility Regarding Responses to Requests for Evidence and Notices of Intent to Deny
March 27, 2020

COVID-19 Immigration Updates
March 24, 2020

By Industry

Health Care

"DHHS Issues Terms and Conditions for Relief Funds"
Homeostasis: Dykema’s Health Care Law Blog
April 14, 2020

Nursing Home Compliance Under the COVID-19 Microscope
April 8, 2020

"OCR Guidance During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency"
The Firewall
March 31, 2020

"Michigan Governor’s Executive Order 2020-30 Expands Health Care Professionals’ Scope of Practice and Lifts Certain Licensure Restrictions"
Homeostasis: Dykema’s Health Care Law Blog
March 30, 2020

"Medicare Telemedicine Reimbursement Updates in Response to COVID-19"
Homeostasis: Dykema’s Health Care Law Blog
March 30, 2020

"CARES: Implications for the Healthcare Industry"
Homeostasis: Dykema’s Health Care Law Blog
March 27, 2020

"Fighting Fraud in the Wake of COVID-19"
Homeostasis: Dykema’s Health Care Law Blog
March 26, 2020

"Michigan Executive Order Restricts Non-essential Medical and Dental Procedures to Combat COVID-19"
Homeostasis: Dykema’s Health Care Law Blog
March 21, 2020

"Michigan Governor Issues Executive Order 2020-13 to Enhance Operational Capacity and Efficiency of Health Care Facilities"
Homeostasis: Dykema’s Health Care Law Blog
March 18, 2020

"Prescribers May Forego In-Person Medical Exam When Prescribing Controlled Substances via the Internet During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency"
Homeostasis: Dykema’s Health Care Law Blog
March 17, 2020

"A Critical Resource: Get to Know Your Local Health Department"
Homeostasis: Dykema’s Health Care Law Blog
March 12, 2020

Insurance

Headline: "SXSW Disaster: Event Admits It Has No Insurance for Coronavirus Cancellation"
Insurance Coverage Notes and Developments
March 9, 2020

COVID-19 and Your Insurance Coverage
March 5, 2020

Energy

Industry-Specific Considerations for Energy Companies Contemplating PPP Loans
April 24, 2020

What Does The Michigan Stay Home Executive Order Mean For Your In-Person Energy Operations?
March 23, 2020

Oil & Gas Industry—Are You Prepared to Deal With COVID-19?
March 11, 2020

Financial Services

"HEROES Act Includes Potentially Disastrous FCRA Amendments"
May 28, 2020
NextGen Financial Services Report
 
"Bankruptcy On Ice III – The Freeze Extends Temporary Suspensions of Chapter 11 Cases"
May 11, 2020
NextGen Financial Services Report
 
"Are Debtors Eligible to Receive PPP Loans? Bankrupt Companies and the SBA Wage War Over Critical CARES Act Program Eligibility"
NextGen Financial Services Report
May 5, 2020

"Illinois Courts May Increasingly Embrace Equity Receiverships"
NextGen Financial Services Report
April 30, 2020

"Compliance for PPP Loans: Different Questions for Different Lenders"
NextGen Financial Services Report
April 27, 2020

"Bankruptcy on Ice II – an Early Spring Thaw for Bankruptcy Courts?"
NextGen Financial Services Report
April 23, 2020

"Credit Reporting During the COVID-19 Pandemic: What You Need to Know,"
NextGen Financial Services Report
April 20, 2020

"Bankruptcy on Ice – Retail Debtors Taking Steps to Freeze Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings Based on COVID-19 Issues"
NextGen Financial Services Report
April 16, 2020

Webinar: Answering Your Loan Modification, Loan Workout, and Loan Enforcement Questions in the COVID-19 Era
April 16, 2020

Illinois Suspension of Consumer Debt Collection Measures Takes Effect
April 15, 2020

State of California and City of Los Angeles Offer Businesses Additional Coronavirus Relief as Loans and Highlight Existing Loan Programs for Small Businesses
April 3, 2020

"Ohio Issues Executive Order Requesting Relief for Small Business Tenants and Commercial Real Estate Borrowers"
NextGen Financial Services Report
April 3, 2020

"How The CARES Act Will Impact Small Business Bankruptcies"
NextGen Financial Services Report
March 26, 2020

"Bankruptcy Courts Remain 'Open For Business'"
NextGen Financial Services Report
March 20, 2020

Considerations for Financial Institutions Regarding Security Procedures for a Remote Workforce
March 13, 2020

"Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Issues Statement on Pandemic Planning"
NextGen Financial Services Report
March 12, 2020

"Bankers: Are you having the right conversations with your customers around COVID-19?"
NextGen Financial Services Report
March 5, 2020

Automotive

Automotive Manufacturing Workers Allowed to Resume Work Next Week in Michigan
May 7, 2020

"Life After Coronavirus: New Challenges for New Mobility Services"
May 6, 2020
The Open Road: Automotive Law Blog

How Customers in the Automotive Supply Chain Can Prepare for Distressed Suppliers Resulting From COVID-19
March 6, 2020

"Is Your Contract Virus-Proof?"
The Open Road: Automotive Law Blog
March 3, 2020

Cannabis Industry

"Michigan Marijuana Regulatory Agency Furloughs Likely to Cost State Money"
Cannabis Law Blog
May 15, 2020

"FDA Sends CBD Warning to Ex-NFLer making COVID-19 Claims"
Cannabis Law Blog
April 2, 2020

"Michigan Continues to Respond to Cannabis Industry Needs"
Cannabis Law Blog
March 23, 2020

"Michigan and Illinois Impose Stay-at-Home Orders – Implications for Cannabis Businesses"
Cannabis Law Blog
March 23, 2020

"Illinois and Michigan Adjust Rules for Marijuana Businesses During Coronavirus Outbreak"
Cannabis Law Blog
March 19, 2020

Real Estate

Still Time to Appeal: Executive Order and Bills Aim to Extend Property Tax Assessment Dates in Michigan and Provide Additional Tax Relief in Illinois
May 20, 2020

Dykema Real Estate and Tax Alert: 2020 Tax Appeal Season Is Upon Us, and Deadlines Are Quickly Approaching
May 7, 2020

"Ohio Issues Executive Order Requesting Relief for Small Business Tenants and Commercial Real Estate Borrowers"
NextGen Financial Services Report
April 3, 2020

Leasing Considerations During COVID-19 Pandemic
March 26, 2020

Government Investigations and Corporate Compliance

Need to Address COVID-19 Compliance Matters Underscored by New Pandemic Inspector General
April 17, 2020

Construction

Webinar: Maintaining Control: Navigating the Challenges and Impacts of the Pandemic on Construction Projects
May 21, 2020

Food and Beverage

"FDA Sends CBD Warning to Ex-NFLer making COVID-19 Claims"
Cannabis Law Blog
April 2, 2020

Food Law and Safety During COVID-19
April 1, 2020

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