Insights & News

February 24, 2021
Identities of Business Owners Required to be Disclosed
February 23, 2021
Best Practices: Giving Voice to Amici Curiae
February 4, 2021
Q&A on Legal Issues and COVID-19 Vaccination
January 29, 2021
Investing in Your Privacy
January 27, 2021
Webinar: What Employers Should Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine
January 27, 2021
2021 Looks to be a Landmark Year in Privacy
January 26, 2021
Why Setoff and Recoupment Matters to Businesses
January 19, 2021
Amendments to Bankruptcy Code Included in New Stimulus Package
January 15, 2021
Second Round of PPP Money Now Available
January 13, 2021
New COVID Act Includes Employee Benefit Changes
January 12, 2021
BCBSM Lawsuit Settlement May Bode Well for ADA
January 8, 2021
What Employers Should Know About COVID-19 Vaccine Policies
January 4, 2021
New Law Extends Paid Leave Tax Credits, Other Relief
December 9, 2020
Are the Revised DOL Regulations Retroactive?
December 8, 2020
Medical Malpractice Update
December 3, 2020
Diversity and Inclusion: Sustaining Progress During a Pandemic
December 1, 2020
MEDC Announces $10 Million in Grants for Small Businesses
November 16, 2020
Providing Dental Records to Patients with Past-Due Accounts
November 11, 2020
Insights on Sales of Distressed Businesses
October 27, 2020
Jeffrey May Discusses Data Privacy Issues Concerning the Automotive Industry on OESA's Automotive Insider
October 22, 2020
Virtual Event: Labor and employment law in Michigan: 2020 challenges and beyond
October 20, 2020
Webinar: COVID-19 and Reductions in the Workforce
October 14, 2020
Relief from Contracts Due to the Pandemic
October 13, 2020
Proposed Changes to H-1B Program & New Wage Requirements Implemented
October 8, 2020
Medical Malpractice Update
October 6, 2020
“Now What?”: Supreme Court’s COVID-19 Executive Order Decision
September 28, 2020
COBRA Election Notices and Other Deadlines Remain Extended
September 24, 2020
A Less Formal Proposal
September 21, 2020
Employment Policies on COVID-19 Vaccine Policies
September 15, 2020
Max Sneyd Discusses Force Majeure Clauses During A Global Pandemic On OESA's Automotive Insider Podcast
September 8, 2020
Debt Collection Practices: What's Legal?
September 4, 2020
Payroll Tax Deferral
August 25, 2020
Why You Should Take Advantage of Your Business Incubator's Legal Services
August 18, 2020
Webinar: Employment-based Immigration Amid Our Current Climate
August 13, 2020
President Trump Issues Presidential Memorandum Authorizing Payroll Tax Deferral
August 9, 2020
Book Review - The Arsenal of Democracy
August 6, 2020
FAQs on PPP Loan Forgiveness: Key Takeaways
August 4, 2020
Must Dentists Provide Paid Leave Under the Families First Law?
July 30, 2020
401(k) Plans have until August 31 to Avoid Required Employer Contributions
July 29, 2020
Chapter 11 Reorganization: What Every Business Should Know
July 23, 2020
Working Remotely Drives Industry Changes
July 17, 2020
Privacy Shield Offers No Defenses Under New EU Privacy Ruling
July 15, 2020
The Best Time to Look into Captive Insurance is Now
July 8, 2020
Can Anxiety Over COVID-19 be Considered a Disability?
July 7, 2020
COVID-19 and Deliberate Indifference
June 30, 2020
The Path to the CCPA 2.0 Starts as Enforcement Begins
June 30, 2020
Contact Tracing - Balancing COVID-19 Tracing and Privacy
June 30, 2020
Data Breach? Engage Outside Counsel and an Independent Forensics Team
June 30, 2020
Apple – Part of a Heathy (Privacy) Lifestyle
June 30, 2020
Michigan Supreme Court Modifies Deadlines for Civil and Probate Court Filings
June 30, 2020
Could Tell-a-Friend Features Violate Privacy Laws?
June 30, 2020
CCPA Enforcement Begins July 1, 2020
June 29, 2020
Travel Recommendations for Summer 2020
June 23, 2020
Presidential Proclamation Suspends Entry of Some Non-Immigrant Workers
June 17, 2020
The Comeback: All Hands on Deck!
June 16, 2020
Bankruptcy News Alert – Use Your Gift Cards!
June 11, 2020
Recent Coronavirus-Related Questions
June 11, 2020
The CARES Act and Relief to Dentists Affected by COVID-19 Business Interruption
June 3, 2020
Michigan Stay-At-Home Order Rescinded
June 1, 2020
House and Senate Pass H.R. 7010 Which Would Provide More Flexibility to PPP Borrowers
May 27, 2020
Employee Benefits Webinar: CARES Act and Other COVID-19 Legislation
May 22, 2020
Changes to Immigration Policy are Necessary to Fight COVID-19
May 18, 2020
SBA Releases Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions
May 18, 2020
Opportunities and Obstacles for Contractors in a COVID-19 Economy
May 14, 2020
SBA Announces Safe Harbor Presumption for PPP Loans Under $2 million
May 13, 2020
From The Lawyer's Perspective - Factors To Consider In Hiring Outside Counsel
May 5, 2020
IRS Announces No Deduction Allowed for Expenses Resulting in PPP Loan Forgiveness
May 4, 2020
Construction Industry to Resume May 7, 2020, per Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order
April 30, 2020
CARES Act Provides Tax Relief to Physicians Affected by COVID-19 Business Interruption
April 28, 2020
Health Care Data Security in the COVID-19 Era
April 28, 2020
PPP Receives Additional Funding but Problems Persist
April 27, 2020
Michigan Extends Stay Home Requirement - Some Activities Allowed to Resume
April 24, 2020
House Approves Replenishment of Paycheck Protection Program Loan Funding
April 23, 2020
Jim DeLine Discusses Suppliers' Rights on OESA's Automotive Insiders Podcast
April 23, 2020
Presidential Proclamation Barring Entry of Immigrants
April 22, 2020
Should A Small Business Consider Filing Bankruptcy?
April 21, 2020
Some Legal Considerations When Selling a Practice
April 17, 2020
Small Businesses Administration Stops Accepting PPP Loan Applications
April 13, 2020
Proposed Changes to Case Evaluation in Michigan
April 13, 2020
Business Insights for Michigan's Stay at Home Order Extension
April 6, 2020
Unemployment Benefit Provision Under the CARES Act
April 3, 2020
COVID-19 Immigration FAQs (Part 2)
April 3, 2020
BCBS Antitrust Litigation May Have Encouraged Delta Lawsuit
April 1, 2020
Paid Leave Coverage Update
March 30, 2020
CARES Act Establishes SBA Paycheck Protection Program
March 30, 2020
CARES Act: Summary of Key Business Tax Provisions
March 30, 2020
CARES Act Relief for Individual Taxpayers
March 30, 2020
Executive Order 2020-26 Extends Michigan Tax Deadline
March 30, 2020
Bankruptcy Update - CARES Act Amends the SBRA
March 30, 2020
Emergency Orders Requiring COVID-19 Screenings and Social Distancing Plans
March 27, 2020
COVID-19 Immigration FAQs (Part 1)
March 27, 2020
COVID-19 Employer Guidance: How to Navigate the Most Common Challenges
March 25, 2020
Kerr Russell’s Small Business Survival Guide
March 24, 2020
How the Stay Home, Stay Safe Order May Affect Your Business
March 24, 2020
COVID-19: Immigration Impact - Update (Part 2)
March 20, 2020
Governor Whitmer Extends Tax Forfeiture Redemption Period
March 20, 2020
IRS ExtendsTax Filing Deadline
March 19, 2020
Data that can Hurt Your Bottom Line
March 19, 2020
Washington Privacy Act Fails … Again
March 18, 2020
Paid Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 18, 2020
Michigan Employment Security Act EO Amendment
March 17, 2020
Employer Obligations Arising from COVID-19 (Part 2)
March 16, 2020
Data Privacy & Security Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 16, 2020
COVID-19: Immigration Impact
March 16, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 16, 2020
COVID-19 Outbreak Prompts Flexibility in Unemployment Insurance Benefits
March 16, 2020
IRS Relaxes Health Plan Rules to Combat COVID 19
March 13, 2020
Executive Order 2020-5 and Private Employers
March 13, 2020
Responding to Employee Concerns About Coronavirus/COVID-19 (Part 1)
March 2, 2020
What Do Employers Need to Know About the SECURE Act?
February 18, 2020
Bankruptcy Alert - The Small Business Reorganization Act
February 17, 2020
Disputing a Determination by a Workers’ Compensation Insurer
February 5, 2020
Data Privacy Tips and Best Practices
February 5, 2020
Data Privacy: Why Should You Care and What to Expect?
February 5, 2020
Kerr Russell Attorney Explains What Data Privacy Is
February 4, 2020
Kerr Russell Attorney Discusses Mergers & Acquisitions with Corp! Magazine
January 17, 2020
Avoiding a National Practitioner Data Bank Report
January 16, 2020
Employers Sponsoring 401(k) Plans Must be Diligent with Plan Documents
January 16, 2020
IRS Allows Employer Debt as Tax-Deductible Pension Plan Contribution
January 15, 2020
The SECURE Act is effective January 1, 2020
January 15, 2020
Kerr Russell Presenting on Privacy and Data Protection in 2020
January 7, 2020
The Michigan Litigation Addressing the Vaping Epidemic
December 30, 2019
Eric Lark Discusses Growth of Global Captives in Captive International
December 18, 2019
Immigration Insights for the End of the Year
December 13, 2019
Daniel Schulte Answers Questions about Dental Records
December 4, 2019
Michigan Court Rule Changes
November 27, 2019
Is a Misunderstanding of Billing Procedures Fraud?
November 25, 2019
Eric Lark Provides Insight as to Why Group Captives Continue to Flourish
November 15, 2019
Deadline Approaching for Commentary on DOL’s Proposed Rule to Amend Tip Regulations
October 22, 2019
Hardship Distributions from 401(k), 403(b) Plans Need Changes
October 21, 2019
Article by Bankruptcy Attorney William Blasses Featured in ABI Committee Newsletter
October 14, 2019
Daniel Schulte Writes About Legal Marijuana Use on Licensure and Employment
October 14, 2019
Bankruptcy Article by William Blasses in Corp! Magazine
October 8, 2019
Jeff May Offers Tips for Protecting Yourself and Your Business From A Cybersecurity Threat
October 8, 2019
Jason Bank Article Discusses Workouts and Bankruptcy Proceedings for Business in Michigan Bar Journal
October 3, 2019
Chaoyi Ding Explains Proposed Regulations for Foreign Involvement in US Companies
October 3, 2019
Mark Knoth Explains the Department of Labor Revised Overtime Rule
September 25, 2019
How to Respond to a Notice of Investigation from LARA
September 17, 2019
Autonomous Vehicle Legislation Update
September 10, 2019
Patrick Haddad Featured in Captive Insurance Times Discussing Proposed Treasury Regulations
September 5, 2019
Bankruptcy Alert - New Bankruptcy Laws Aimed to Help Small Businesses, Farmers and Veterans
September 4, 2019
Immigration Attorney, Kate McCarroll Featured in Lawyer Monthly
August 29, 2019
Marijuana in the Workplace and its Impact on Company Policies
August 21, 2019
What's the deal with Short-Term Rentals? Q&A in DBusiness
August 21, 2019
Fairness in Employment Agreements in a Dental Practice
August 7, 2019
Succession Planning Article in Corp! Magazine by Kerr Russell Attorney
July 16, 2019
Dentistry And The Law: Q & A With Health Care Attorney Daniel Schulte
June 27, 2019
Royalty Income is Subject to Self-Employment Tax
June 25, 2019
Compliance Overview of the HIPAA Security Rule
June 21, 2019
Immigration Insider - Summer 2019
June 20, 2019
Dentistry and The Law: Q & A with Health Care Attorney Daniel Schulte
June 12, 2019
Kerr Russell Tax Attorney Discusses The New Federal Tax Law
June 11, 2019
Collective Bargaining and Employment Benefits
June 5, 2019
What You Need to Know About the Auto No-Fault Law
June 4, 2019
Max Sneyd Discusses Intellectual Property on Recent Podcast
June 3, 2019
Kerr Russell Attorneys Discuss Client - Expert Suits in Michigan Defense Quarterly
May 20, 2019
Health Care Law: Physician Self-Regulation
May 14, 2019
A Medical Marijuana Card Does Not Protect Employment
April 25, 2019
James DeLine, Editor In The Antitrust Class Action Handbook (2nd-Edition)
April 12, 2019
One Year Later: Michigan’s Legislation Combating the State’s Opioid Crisis
March 19, 2019
Immigration Insider – USCIS Processing and Cap Filings of H-1B Petitions
March 5, 2019
Kerr Russell Attorney Discusses Immigration Matters And The H-1B Visa Approval Process
January 8, 2019
Michigan Paid Medical Leave Act Effective March 2019
December 18, 2018
Immigration Insider - Potential Changes to Fiscal Year 2020 H-1B Cap Filings (Winter 2018)
November 20, 2018
Kerr Russell members published in Oakland County Medical Society Publication
November 16, 2018
Recreational Marijuana and the Michigan Workplace: New Considerations for Employers
August 14, 2018
New requirements for opioid prescribing now effective
August 10, 2018
Jeffrey May quoted in "Inside Job: Cybersecurity requires care, vigilance by all" for Corp! Magazine
August 8, 2018
Innovation and Evolution: A Q&A with Kerr Russell's Eric Lark About Trends in Captive Insurance - Captive Insurance Times, Vermont Captive Conference Edition
August 7, 2018
Cody Attisha contributes "Choice-of-Entity in a New Business Landscape" to Corp! Magazine's July/August 2018 issue
August 7, 2018
Mark Knoth featured in Corp! Magazine article "Leaders Under Legal Scrutiny" (July/August 2018)
July 10, 2018
Practice Break-Ups/Ownership of Patient Records
July 9, 2018
Brandy Mathie, Anna Valk contribute to DBusiness Q&A section: "Expert Advice Can Help You Protect Your Property Investment"
June 27, 2018
Remembering “Sara and Jane” - Thoughts on immigration law and abuse victims seeking asylum
June 24, 2018
In the name of love
June 18, 2018
Michigan Lawyers Weekly publishes "Negotiating Uncertainty: Legal Options for Manufacturers Confronting Tariffs" by attorneys Daniel Ferris, Derek Boyd
June 8, 2018
New Michigan Legislation: Sexual Assault Prevention and Health Professionals
June 5, 2018
Beware termination rights in your contracts
June 4, 2018
Download our white paper "Negotiating Uncertainty: Legal Options for Manufacturers Confronting Tariffs" by Daniel Ferris and Derek Boyd
May 25, 2018
Supreme Court Holds Class and Collective Action Waivers are Enforceable
May 24, 2018
Michigan Civil Rights Commission Prohibits Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
May 17, 2018
Changes for Accrual of Unlawful Presence by Students and Exchange Visitors are coming
May 17, 2018
Patrick Haddad offers comment before Michigan House of Representatives' House Law and Justice Committee, regarding Senate Bill 872, which proposes to extend retroactively the civil statute of limitations for criminal sexual conduct
May 10, 2018
VIDEO: 5 in 15 - Immigration, Labor, & Employment Legal Trends: Sexual Harrassment, Transgender Employees, Employment Manuals (NLRB's Boeing Decision), Department of Homeland Security Oversight, Immigration Challenges
May 4, 2018
The difference between "noncovered services" and "disallowed services"
May 3, 2018
Kevin Block, Kenneth Lombardo featured in May/June 2018 issue of DBusiness
April 25, 2018
EVP Portal and the 2019 H-1B lottery
April 25, 2018
Joanne Geha Swanson, chair of State Bar of Michigan Appellate Group, contributes thoughts on the power of editing to Michigan Appellate Practice Journal
April 18, 2018
Michigan Ownership Liability and No-Fault Act: Ramifications with Self-Driving Vehicles
April 15, 2018
Katherine Cser, labor and employment, quoted in Hour Magazine article about the legal implications of wearing scents in the workplace
April 2, 2018
Beware when purchasing software and other technology
March 16, 2018
IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program Coming to an End
March 16, 2018
Extension of the Moratorium for the 2.3% Medical Device Excise Tax
March 16, 2018
Kerr Russell's Max Sneyd quoted in Forbes' article "First Death Of A Pedestrian Struck By An Autonomous Vehicle May Set Tone For Lawyers And Liability"
March 14, 2018
New laws for prescribing controlled substances in Michigan: Are you ready?
March 12, 2018
2017 prescribing requirements add burdens to physician practice
March 9, 2018
New Michigan Legislation Affecting the Prescribing of Controlled Substances
February 22, 2018
Katherine Cser contributes "Proposed Tip-Pooling Regulation: Impact on Restaurateurs” to American Bar Association Section of Litigation, Employment and Labor Relations Law
January 26, 2018
Download Kerr Russell's updated firm brochure and overview of services
January 25, 2018
“And this is how it goes. For more than 15 years.” Finding resolution for DACA, Dreamers
January 19, 2018
Appellate decision: Services rendered to clients located outside the city by an attorney working in the city are not taxable as in-city services
January 19, 2018
Questions about dental records following the acquisition of a practice
January 19, 2018
How does a federal government shut down affect immigration agencies?
January 15, 2018
Honoring the legacy of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 12, 2018
What is Temporary Protected Status?
December 19, 2017
Problems with Dependent Visa Issuance at U.S. Consulates
December 14, 2017
Immigration Insider - Travel Restrictions, USCIS Ends Deference to Extensions of Nonimmigrant Status, Online Naturalization Application, New H-1B Filings (Winter 2017)
December 10, 2017
HIPAA and the Opioid Crisis
November 27, 2017
Video/audio recording of procedures (health care)
November 13, 2017
Starting Your Start Up Right
November 2, 2017
Miroslava Orduño Rincón addresses document retention regarding employees' Form I-9
November 2, 2017
Mark Knoth offers insight on "white collar" overtime exemption under Trump administration
November 2, 2017
What is the Diversity Visa Lottery?
October 25, 2017
USCIS Changes Existing Policy Regarding L-1B Extensions
October 24, 2017
Detroit is in Kerr Russell's DNA: space redesign invokes Motor City's past, present, and future
October 10, 2017
Mutual Suspension of Visa Issuance Between the United States and Turkey
October 5, 2017
Supreme Court to Consider FLSA Exemption for Automobile Dealerships’ Service Advisors
September 28, 2017
Michigan No-Fault: New Challenges for Physicians to Collect Payment
September 28, 2017
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) is urging employers to express support of H-1B program
September 28, 2017
Consider National Practitioner Data Bank Reporting Prior to Settling Licensing Complaints and Medical Staff Peer Review Actions
September 19, 2017
USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for Selected H-1B Petitions
September 18, 2017
Patrick Haddad quoted in Crain's Detroit Business “Medical Ownership Spurs New Battles"
September 15, 2017
Immigration Insider - In-Person Interviews Expanded, Attorney Representation at Border, Denial of Advanced Parole, and DACA (Fall 2017)
September 5, 2017
David Den Dooven pens dbusiness piece on the importance of estate planning for startups
August 31, 2017
U.S. Office of Management and Budget initiates review and immediate stay of the government’s pay data collection process
August 29, 2017
Tax Court Invalidates Section 831(b) “Micro-Captive” Finding Alleged Premium Payments Non-Deductible
August 22, 2017
Matthew Powell contributes "A Primer on Resale Price Maintenance" to the Michigan Bar Journal
August 22, 2017
Matthew Powell contributes "A Primer on Resale Price Maintenance" to the Michigan Bar Journal
August 15, 2017
Mark Knoth quoted in Bloomberg Law: Bureau of National Affairs article “Should Employers Cover Pot to Battle Opioid Addiction?” by Sean Forbes
August 11, 2017
Patrick Haddad contributes "Can health care employers require employees to get influenza vaccine?" to Michigan State Medical Society Legal Alert
August 10, 2017
Out on the town with Kerr Russell: Inforum and ACG Detroit
August 1, 2017
Daniel Schulte contributes "Direct Claims for Payment from No-Fault Insurers" to the Michigan State Medical Society's Michigan Medicine magazine
August 1, 2017
Daniel Schulte contributes "Direct Claims for Payment from No-Fault Insurers" to the Michigan State Medical Society's Michigan Medicine magazine
July 28, 2017
Catherine Edwards, Patrick Haddad, and Daniel Beyer discuss legal trends in healthcare technology with Oakland County Medical Society
July 21, 2017
Patrick Haddad contributes "Disclosures of Protected Health Information to Health Plan Vendors" to the June/July Oakland County Medical Society Bulletin
November 19, 2016
"Federal District Judge Halts Implementation of New Overtime Rule" by Mark Knoth
November 10, 2016
Immigration Alert: Potential Impact of the Presidential Election
November 5, 2016
"Ready for New Overtime Regulations?" by Katherine Cser
October 26, 2016
"White House Issues Call to Action on Non-Compete Agreements" by Katherine F. Cser
October 24, 2016
"Federal Trade Commission Provides Antitrust Guidelines for Human Resource Professionals" by Katherine F. Cser
October 22, 2016
Fred K. Herrmann Sworn in as SBM Representative Assembly Chair
October 11, 2016
"Federal Trade Commission Provides Antitrust Guidelines for Human Resource Professionals" by Katherine F. Cser
August 9, 2016
“Legal Update - "Second Circuit Pumps Brakes on General Motors and "Free and Clear" Asset Sales" – By Jason W. Bank, Chair of Kerr Russell’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice.
January 15, 2016
Joanne Geha Swanson authors "Behind the Scenes at the Michigan Court of Appeals"
January 11, 2016
Robert E. Forrest authors "New Internal Revenue Code Provision Permits Revocation or Denial of Passport for Certain Taxpayers with Tax Debts"
March 25, 2015
Mark Knoth writes article "Supreme Court Signals Pregnant Employee Accommodation May Be Required"
February 11, 2015
James E. DeLine authors article in the February, 2015 OESA Legal Corner "Five Pitfalls to Avoid in Your Next NDA"
November 20, 2014
John Gatti presents "Tax Implications of Exit Strategies for Corporations, Partnerships and LLCs" to the Michigan Association of CPA's Northern Macomb County
August 15, 2014
Jason W. Bank authors article "The Detroit Bankruptcy: The Olympics of Restructuring"
June 11, 2014
Jason W. Bank authors, "Navigating Financial Turbulence; Preserving Air Carrier Certificates in Chapter 11"
December 29, 2013
Max Sneyd authors "Controlling Corporate Information on Personal Devices" for the Kerr Russell Intellectual Property Newsletter
November 15, 2013
James R. Cambridge and Chaoyi Ding publish article in the Michigan Bar Journal highlighting the Detroit Chinese Business Association
October 12, 2013
Jason W. Bank authors "The Motor City Faces a Rocky Road in Chapter 9 Bankruptcy"
October 11, 2013
Max Sneyd authors "Choosing a Name for Your Business, a Trademark Perspective" for the Kerr Russell IP Newsletter
July 1, 2013
Fred Herrmann authors "It Must be a Duck: Honoring the Attorney Professional Negligence Statute of Limitations"
June 11, 2013
Brandy Mathie co-authored "the Devil is the Detail: When Being More Thorough Can Get You Into Trouble"
May 21, 2013
Dan Beyer pens "A Trial Lawyer's Perspective on Presenting the Litigated Real Property Case" for the Real Property Law Section State Bar of Michigan
April 11, 2013
Robert E. Forrest authors "Avoidance of Tax Malpractice"
March 13, 2013
Max Sneyd authors "Is Your Business Protected from Cybersquatters?" for the Kerr Russell Intellectual Property Newsletter
November 16, 2012
Jim DeLine authors "The ABC's of Incorporating Your T&C's Into Your Agreements"
June 19, 2012
Meghan Kennedy Riordan authors "Independent Contractors or Employees?"
December 14, 2011
Kate McCarroll authors "I-9 Compliance in Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions"
July 11, 2011