Last week, President Biden issued an Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. As my partner, Elizabeth Haas, points out, the antitrust implications are far reaching. Of the 72 different initiatives...more
7/15/2021
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This update highlights key changes occurring between October 10 and October 16, 2020 with respect to the State of Michigan’s governmental COVID-19 response. It additionally analyzes the likely impacts these changes will have...more
As reported previously, on October 2, 2020 the Michigan Supreme Court invalidated legal authorities relied upon by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to unilaterally extend or declare emergencies in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic....more
On October 2, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a landmark opinion (the “Opinion”) limiting Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s authority to issue and renew executive orders relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Court...more
On July 29, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced two new Executive Orders revising workplace and gathering safeguards intended to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
Executive Order 2020-160 provides remote-work...more
On Friday July 17, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer rescinded Executive 2020-147, issuing revised face covering requirements in Executive Order 2020-153.
The general requirements set forth by the Order remain unchanged -...more
On Friday, July 10, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-147, requiring the wearing of protective face coverings in indoor places of public accommodation.
2020-147 additionally requires that...more
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced at 3:00 p.m. June 1 that effective immediately she is moving the state to Stage 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan and is rescinding the “Safer at Home” order reflected in Executive Order...more
On Thursday, May 21 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a revised “Safer at Home” Executive Order 2020-96. The Order states that, effective immediately, gatherings of 10 or fewer people are permitted statewide....more
Today, the Mexican government confirmed that manufacturing of transportation equipment includes the automotive industry and is an essential activity permitted to operate. There are some inconsistencies reported between the...more
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Executive Order 2020-77, issued May 7, 2020 and taking immediate effect, modified the scope of the Order further by issuing new “safer at home” requirements. Critically, these revised...more
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that, effective Tuesday, March 24 at 12:01 a.m., all residents of Michigan are subject to a “stay home, stay safe” Executive Order. On April 9, 2020, Governor Whitmer, extended the...more
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced this morning that, effective Tuesday, March 24 at 12:01 a.m. and continuing through at least April 13, all residents of Michigan are subject to a stay-home, stay-safe at home...more
On April 1, 2020 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-33 (“Order 2020-33”), declaring a state of emergency expansion and additionally declaring a state of disaster to address the fast-progressing...more
As we roll into the new year, this edition of the Manufacturing Industry Advisor takes a look at some of the key regulatory issues that manufacturers will be facing in 2015. Based on recent discussions with key legislative...more
1/9/2015
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