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Aaron H. Jacoby, Russell P. McRory, Victor P. Danhi, Daisy Sexton, Lisa Singer
The SBA has released additional guidance regarding the application of certain affiliate rules applicable to the PPP.
Darrell S. Gay, Michael L. Stevens
The following chart has been compiled to provide New York employers with guidance as they weigh decisions about whether to approve an employee’s leave request(s) based on different common factual scenarios that may arise.
David L. Dubrow, Richard J. Krainin, Jeannette Carneiro McLaughlin, Tal M. Unrad, Justin A. Goldberg
On April 6 the Small Business Administration (SBA), after consulting with the Department of Treasury, published a set of Frequently Asked Questions relating to the Paycheck Protection Program.
In the true spirit of Arent Fox, we are working to be Smart in Your World as many of us are doing the best we can to stay safe in our own communities (i.e., social distancing).
Tal M. Unrad, Bryce W. Donohue, Paul A. Schmid
On April 3, the Small Business Administration issued two additional rule updates affecting the Paycheck Protection Program.
James M. Westerlind, Aaron H. Jacoby
With businesses facing reduced hours or closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic, business interruption coverage is top of mind. In today’s episode, we talked to James Westerlind about the types of coverage and policy exclusions that can impact your ability to make a claim.
Lynn R. Fiorentino
We previously reported on Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order which put in place mandatory stay-at-home restrictions except for workers in “essential businesses” as part of an effort to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
David L. Dubrow, Richard J. Krainin, Jeannette Carneiro McLaughlin, Tal M. Unrad, Justin A. Goldberg
On April 2, the Small Business Administration published an Interim Final Rule intended to amend certain existing regulations in order to assist lenders and borrowers in advance of the April 3 opening submission opportunity for the newly established Paycheck Protection Program.
Darrell S. Gay, Michael L. Stevens
Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) employers with 499 or fewer employees are responsible for providing employees with paid sick leave and paid expanded family and medical leave under certain circumstances related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Victor P. Danhi, Gus N. Paras, Daisy Sexton
Today is the first day to submit applications for a Small Business Administration loan under the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), one of the key components of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and. Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Russell P. McRory
As recently reported by our COVID-19 Task Force, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued an amended Executive Order on Monday requiring all Maryland residents to stay at home starting at 8 p.m. on March 30, 2020.
Michael L. Stevens, Henry Morris, Jr., Linda M. Jackson, Alexandra M. Romero
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have published more information on refundable tax credits that reimburse small and mid-size employers, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, for the cost of providing their employees paid sick and family leave related to COVID-19.
Aaron H. Jacoby, Russell P. McRory, Anthony V. Lupo
Dealers’ service and parts departments have been deemed “essential.” Sales operations are not so clear. With scaled-down to zero onsite sales operations, ramping up online sales efforts is critical.
Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Richard G. Liskov
A number of state legislators in New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Massachusetts have proposed bills which would require insurers on some business interruption policies—those covering businesses with less than a specified number of employees—to retroactively cover and pay claims even though the policy
Aaron H. Jacoby, Dan H. Renberg
The CARES Act includes two new federal financing programs for businesses and nonprofits of all sizes. What should companies know about these programs? We talked with Aaron Jacoby and Dan Renberg about how and when companies can start applying for new loans.
Henry Morris, Jr., Jon S. Bouker, Linda M. Jackson, Michael L. Stevens, Alexandra M. Romero
To address COVID-19’s rapid spread in Washington, DC and across the region and the nation, Mayor Muriel Bowser has issued a stay-at-home order for the District of Columbia. The Order, which goes into effect on April 1, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., parallels orders that Maryland and Virginia issued yesterday.
David L. Dubrow, Richard J. Krainin, Amal U. Dave, Dennis J. Henderson
Below is a summary of the Mid-Size Business Loan Program, which is included in the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act of 2020.
Russell P. McRory, Daisy Sexton
On March 19, 2020, Governor Tom Wolf signed an executive order requiring all non-life-sustaining business in Pennsylvania to close their physical locations as of 8 PM to slow the spread of COVID-19 (ORder of the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Regarding the Closure of All Businesses
Aaron H. Jacoby, Russell P. McRory, Charles Gallaer, Justin A. Goldberg, Daisy Sexton
Arent Fox’s Automotive group and Business Loan Task Force are holding a webinar for automobile dealers and trade organizations seeking to navigate the CARES Act business loan program that was just enacted by Congress.
Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Richard G. Liskov
In some of our previous Legal Alerts concerning insurance coverage for coronavirus related issues, we have highlighted some of the types of coverage that could apply to a COVID-19 related loss, such as business interruption, contingent business interruption, civil authority, and event cancellation.
Darrell S. Gay, Michael L. Stevens
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact employers’ business operations, employers with unionized workforces are faced with making business decisions while fulfilling their obligation to bargain with their employees’ collective bargaining representatives.
Aaron H. Jacoby, Anthony V. Lupo
With the COVID-19 pandemic, dealers are handling complicated health and business issues. We talked with Aaron Jacoby about the impact of FMLA amendments and how they are designed to provide relief for employees and employers.
Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson
Governor Ralph Northam, like his Maryland counterpart, today issued an Order that requires people in Virginia to remain at home.
Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson
Today, Governor Larry Hogan has taken his most aggressive measure yet to protect public safety and prevent COVID-19’s spread. Effective at 8:00 p.m., today, he has ordered everyone who resides in Maryland to remain at home.
Henry Morris, Jr., Linda M. Jackson, Michael L. Stevens
On March 24th, the Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued its first round of guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.