COVID-19’s Effect on Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
The outbreak and spread of COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) globally have caused the world’s economy to come to a screeching halt. While all...
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- Mar 25, 2020
COVID-19: Update from the Governor’s Office
On Tuesday, March 24, 2020 Governor Andrew Cuomo briefed the state on COVID-19 Situation.
- Mar 25, 2020
Dentistry in the Age of Coronavirus
As we learn more about the transmission vector for coronavirus, many medical professionals are concluding that the virus is likely spread...
- Mar 25, 2020
COVID-19: Commercial and Residential Landlords Handling Eviction Proceedings
As of March 16, 2020, all commercial and residential eviction proceedings and pending orders of eviction were indefinitely suspended...
- Mar 25, 2020
Statutes of Limitations for Civil Actions and Procedural Deadlines During COVID-19
Individuals are ordered to stay home. Businesses are extremely limited on how they are able to function. The New York State Court’s...
- Mar 24, 2020
Non-Profit Governance & Meetings During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Though there is a pause and restriction on in-person activities and operations for non-essential businesses and services, not-for-profit...
- Mar 24, 2020
Business Interruption Insurance Coverage During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted business practices on a global scale. In response to the loss of revenue caused by forced closures...
- Mar 23, 2020
Telehealth and HIPAA during the COVID-19 Nationwide Public Health Emergency
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) publicized a Notification of Enforcement Discretion...
- Mar 23, 2020
Hospital Visitations in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic
In the face of the COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) pandemic, nursing homes and in-patient hospice facilities have been faced with a new...
- Mar 23, 2020
COVID-19 and Paid Leave Benefits
On March 18, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo and President Donald Trump signed into law legislation providing paid sick leave and job...
- Mar 23, 2020
COVID-19: Liability Challenges for Bars and Restaurants
As regulations across New York State have rapidly changed to address Covid-19, many may not have learned that bars and restaurants are...
- Mar 22, 2020
PAUSE: "Matilda's Law"
On Friday March 20, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York State will be going under PAUSE, which stands for Policies that...
- Mar 22, 2020
Business Liability by Utilizing Third-Party Delivery Services During COVID-19
Last week, restaurants, bars, taverns, and other food & beverage establishments were ordered by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo to...
- Mar 19, 2020
Update – What Happens to My Court Case During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
On March 15, 2020, Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks issued a Memorandum outlining updated operational protocols for the trial...
- Mar 19, 2020
Real Estate Transactions and COVID-19
Mortgage interest rates are volatile while the government attempts to navigate the threat of COVID-19 and its potential economic effect...
- Mar 19, 2020
What is the Defense Production Act?
Recently, President Donald Trump stated that the White House is considering invoking the Defense Production Act in order to combat the...
- Mar 18, 2020
What Happens to My Court Case During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
Over the course of the last few weeks, it has become clear that the consequences of the COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) pandemic are far...
- Mar 18, 2020
Executive Order 202.6: Governor Cuomo Issues a 50% Reduction in In-Person Workforce
Last night, Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.6 ordering non-essential businesses to reduce their in-person workforce by...
- Mar 18, 2020
“Act of God” or Just Bad Luck? COVID-19 and the Inability to Meet Contractual Obligations
In the first quarter of 2020, the entire world has been forced to make unprecedented and difficult adjustments to the new realities of...
- Mar 17, 2020
Coronavirus: Price Gouging and Greed on Display During a Global Pandemic
During emergencies, the availability of goods and services necessary for the welfare of the public is often in shortage. In response to...
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