Michigan's Democratic-led Legislature worked through the night to approve a budget deal of $82.5 billion early in the morning, last Thursday, June 27.

Former President Donald Trump is projected to once again win the White House, his victory confirmed this morning after he captured the battleground state of Wisconsin putting him above the 270 electoral votes threshold.

With 2025 in full swing, many employers are using this time to review their employment practices and update their employee handbooks.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered a speech at the Detroit Auto Show, proposing a payroll tax cut to encourage auto companies to remain in Michigan.

On October 29, 2024, the Detroit City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance to expand its "Payment in Lieu of Taxes" (PILOT) program for the creation and preservation of affordable housing in Detroit.

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") announced the most expansive rewrite of the Hart-Scott-Rodino ("HSR") premerger notification regime in 48 years.

This year, Maryland enacted a law expanding restrictions on the enforceability of non-compete and conflict of interest provisions in employment contracts with veterinarians and certain healthcare professionals.

The National Labor Relations Board provides legal guidance and preludes its enforcement priorities through memoranda issued by its General Counsel. Last month, Acting General Counsel William Cowen — appointed by President...

On January 3, 2025, President Biden issued an executive order blocking the proposed $15 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corporation by Nippon Steel Corporation...

Earlier this month, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a memo titled, "Further Guidance Regarding Ending DEIA Offices, Programs, and Initiatives."

Brands are increasingly turning to social media influencers to promote their products and services through organic and immersive content. Social media campaigns using influencers allow brands to benefit from the creativity...

On October 7, 2024, the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board ("NLRB") issued her latest memorandum, GC 25-01, regarding the legality of non-compete and "stay-or-pay" provisions under...

Barring last minute intervention from the state legislature, Michigan employers will need to start complying with the requirements of the Earned Sick Time Act ("ESTA") next week on February 21.

Late on February 20, 2025, the Michigan Legislature passed changes to the Earned Sick Time Act ("ESTA") and minimum wage law.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") has proposed a new rule, detailing measures employers would have to implement to protect both indoor and outdoor workers...

In October 2024, Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) issued its first set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the ESTA (Earned Sick Time Act)...

The U.S. Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"), and U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") recently announced a second round of investment tax credit allocations...

The Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") recently proposed a rule aimed at mitigating national security risks associated with information and communications technology and services ("ICTS") in connected vehicles.

As we previously noted here, Michigan's Earned Sick Time Act ("ESTA"), effective February 21, 2025, will implement expanded paid sick leave requirements for all Michigan employers.

On February 10, 2025, the new HSR form took effect—ending speculation that the Trump administration might seek to delay the implementation of a rulemaking...