Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip is committed to helping our clients through the challenges they face during the COVID-19 pandemic. To that end, please explore the legal insights and resources below for assistance in navigating the myriad issues, from executive orders to court decisions, that have arisen during the crisis.
January 2022
SCOTUS Strikes Down One Vaccine Mandate, Upholds Another
On January 13, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) struck down the Biden Administration’s vaccine mandate that was to apply to all large employers. That same day, the
January 2022
FBMJ Attorneys Co-Author Medscape Article – 7 Legal Risks of Promoting Unproven COVID Treatments
FBMJ attorneys Julie Janeway and Brian Whitelaw co-authored, “7 Legal Risks of Promoting Unproven COVID Treatments,” published by Medscape on December 6, 2021. The article cautions healthcare providers of the risks
April 2021
FBMJ Attorneys Featured Presenters at MSHRM Event
FBMJ attorneys, Saulius Polteraitis and Carlos Escurel, recently presented “Covid Liability and Impact Medical Malpractice Claims” to the Michigan Society of Healthcare Risk Managers (MSHRM) as part of its Webinar
January 2021
Michigan Private Schools’ Motion to Enjoin COVID Regs Denied as Moot; School Seeking to Join Lawsuit as Plaintiff as Case Proceeds
A Michigan federal court judge denied a group of parents and nonpublic schools’ request for a preliminary injunction that sought to enjoin COVID-19 restrictions the state implemented in November that
December 2020
Michigan Religious Schools: Michigan COVID Regs Violate First Amendment
A group of nonpublic schools has filed suit in Michigan federal court alleging that the state’s Health and Human Services directive that schools remain closed through December 20 violates the
December 2020
U.S. Supreme Court Invalidates COVID Restrictions on Religious Exercise
Just months after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a California religious group’s challenge to COVID-19 restrictions on group worship, the Court blocked such restrictions on religious organizations in
December 2020
Michigan Gov. Signs Law Giving Healthcare Facilities Liability Protections
On October 22, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed into law House Bill 6159, creating a Pandemic Health Care Immunity Act to protect health care workers against liability for claims arising out
September 2020
Attorney Anthony Pignotti Authors Article on COVID-19 Executive and Administrative Orders and Their Impact on the Legal System for MDTC Quarterly
FBMJ attorney Anthony Pignotti authored “Summary and Analysis of Executive and Administrative Orders Issued in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Impact on the Legal System” for the September
July 2020
Gov. Whitmer Extends Remote Notarization Provisions Through August 31, 2020
Remote notarizations will continue to be permitted through August 31, 2020 under a new order Gov. Whitmer issued this week. Executive Order 2020-158 extended a previous order encouraging the use
July 2020
Michigan State of Emergency Extends Into July: Here’s What Litigants Need to Know
Many of the more than 160 Executive Orders and Administrative Orders Gov. Whitmer and the Michigan Supreme Court have issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic impact the legal system,
June 2020
More Businesses Allowed to Open But Must Be Compliant
The start of June brings further relaxed restrictions in the State of Michigan as the Governor announced an end to the Stay at Home orders applicable to most Michigan businesses.
June 2020
Free Webinar: Are you Ready? COVID-19 Infectious Disease Plans & Michigan Law
As businesses across Michigan take steps to reopen after the COVID-19 shutdown, they must consider a range of issues in order to make their workplaces safe and comply with various
June 2020
Executive Order 2020-104 Authorizes Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners to Establish and Administer COVID-19 Testing Services With Proper Safety Protocols in Place
Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order (EO 2020-104, the “Order”) aims to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19 by enabling additional types of qualified medical professionals to order and administer COVID-19
May 2020
Federal Courts Issue Rulings on 1st Amendment Rights During COVID-19
Most state governments have responded to COVID-19 with executive orders and laws that restrict the public from certain activities, including religious assembly. Such limitations on activities protected by the First
May 2020
Executive Order 2020-86 Relaxes Restriction on Telemedicine for Physicians Certifying Medical Marihuana Patients
The ill effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have touched all aspects of American commerce, and the doctor-patient relationship is no exception. Immuno-compromised patients, those with pre-existing conditions, and even the
May 2020
Executive Order 2020-97 Requires Michigan Companies to Develop a COVID-19 Infectious Disease Plan by June 1, 2020, Or Within Two Weeks of Resuming In-Person Work
Governor Whitmer has built upon prior executive orders and clarified the process for returning to “in-person” work in Michigan via Executive Order 2020-97 (the “Order,” available here). The Order requires
May 2020
Executive Order 2020-77 Emphasizes the State’s Requirement for COVID-19 Specific Preparedness Plan to Protect In-Person Workers
It should now be clear to business owners that a return to in-person work will require employers in Michigan, as well as much of the rest of the country, to
April 2020
Governor Whitmer Mandates Employers Develop COVID-19 Preparedness Plans To Perform “In-Person” Work
On April 24, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-59 (the “Order”), which extends the Stay-at-Home timeframe to May 15, 2020, and expands the universe of workers allowed to
April 2020
Governor Whitmer’s New Stay-At-Home Order (Executive Order 2020-42) Has Legal Requirements for Business Owners to Fulfill Before Starting In-Person Operations
In addition to the Stay-at-Home provisions and exceptions in Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-42 which are outlined below, the Order requires business owners to address three legal requirements to conduct
March 2020
Executive Order 2020-21 (COVID-19) – What the Stay at Home Order Means for Michigan Citizens and Businesses
On March 23, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued a “stay-at-home” order titled Executive Order 2020-21 (“EO 2020-21”). The stated purpose of the Order is to assist in slowing the spread of
March 2020
Maintaining MIOSHA Compliance in the Rapidly Changing COVID-19 Environment
As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, business owners, managers and executives may be wondering: 1. What are the employer’s responsibilities to keep employees safe from COVID-19? 2. Do I need to report to
March 2020
Michigan Supreme Court Issues Administrative Orders Affecting Courts and Cases During the COVID-19 Crisis
The Michigan Supreme Court has issued several Administrative Orders since the outbreak of the COVID-19 crisis which impact the operations and procedures of courts and court cases across the State
March 2020
Essential Issues for Landlords to Consider in Response to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting businesses across all sectors of the economy, and landlords are no exception. The most obvious challenge landlords face is the inability of tenants to pay
March 2020
FBMJ Takes Steps to Combat the COVID-19 Outbreak While Ensuring Continuity of Service
The COVID-19 crisis is impacting all of us in myriad ways. At Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, we are committed to helping our clients navigate through the challenges they are
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