Coronavirus Resource Page
As coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads throughout the world, it continues to have sweeping effects on businesses in a range of industries. It is essential that organizations take a proactive approach to mitigating risk and managing potential disruptions.
Much has formed a multidisciplinary task force to monitor the effects of the pandemic and to address the variety of questions that result. Our attorneys are prepared to help develop smart, practical strategies that address both business and legal concerns related to the effects of coronavirus.
We have created this resource page to help you evaluate the potential impacts on your business. Our team is here to provide holistic support in addressing the challenges and uncertainties that face us now and may face us in the coming days and weeks.
Coronavirus News
Important Guidance from the Department of Labor and the IRS Regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Since we published our initial alert regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – which seems like a lifetime...
Next Steps for Small Businesses Applying for the Paycheck Protection Program
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has released a sample application for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP is one...
CARES Act: Unemployment Relief and Assistance
President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27, 2020 in response...
DOL Guidance Expands Definition of 'Health Care Providers,' Giving Employers a Choice
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has given all employers running virtually every type of health care organization the ability...
HHS Secretary Urges Governors to Modify State Statutes and Regulations to Expand Health Care Workforce
On March 24, 2020, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar published an open letter to...
CARES Act: Stock Buyback/Distribution Restriction
President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27, 2020 in response...
CARES Act: Direct Payments to Taxpayers
President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27, 2020 in response...
CARES Act: Benefit Plan Provisions
President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27, 2020 in response...
CARES Act: Loans for Small Businesses
President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27, 2020 in response...
CARES Act: Health Care Provisions
President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on March 27, 2020 in response...
How Companies Can Use Their Trademarks to Combat COVID-19-Related Phishing
Google has seen a steep rise amid the Coronavirus pandemic in new websites set up to engage in phishing (i.e...
Technology Vendors Must Be Proactive in Dealing with COVID-19 Problems
Here are three things technology and software vendors can do right now to get ahead of problems that may appear...
To Opt-Out Or Not To Opt-Out: Health Care Providers May Face Difficult Choice Under Emergency Coronavirus Paid FMLA and Paid Sick Leave Provisions
Health care employers with fewer than 500 employees should decide before April 2, 2020 whether to participate in or opt-out...
How Companies Can Cope as Coronavirus Impacts the Food Chain
Coronavirus has had broad impacts on many aspects of the food chain. Major food producers have been forced to reevaluate...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Signed into Law: What It Means for Employers
UPDATE: Since the publication of this article, the U.S. Department of Labor and the IRS issued several rounds of guidance...
OCR Issues New Guidelines for Telehealth Services Under HIPAA in Response to COVID-19
On March 17, 2020, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued...
Insurance Coverage in the Time of Coronavirus: Business Interruption Coverage May Require Creativity
Insurance is intended to cover unexpected losses. The novel Coronavirus is surely causing unexpected losses worldwide. As business is interrupted...
You or Your Company Is Involved in a Lawsuit During the Coronavirus Outbreak: What Happens Now?
First things first: As we navigate the effects of the coronavirus outbreak, our primary concern is for the health and...
Is an SBA Disaster Loan Available for Your Small Business or Nonprofit?
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a broad financial impact across the country with immediate and potentially dire effects on nonprofit organizations...
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Releases Notice on Effects of Coronavirus
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released a notice on March 16 about the effects of coronavirus. The USPTO...
Coronavirus: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Over the weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). As currently written, the...
Coronavirus: Interim Guidance Regarding Workplace Concerns
As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, employers are raising questions about managing their workforces. The pandemic is forcing organizations to...
Will the Coronavirus Make Your Business Sick?
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the spread of coronavirus, a contagious respiratory illness, has become...
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