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Back to Business with Relaxation of COVID-19 Restrictions
During the pandemic, New York has been heavily impacted by COVID-19 and has had some of the most restrictive COVID-19 guidelines in the...
Jun 2, 2021


Paid Leave Law Changes from the American Rescue Plan Act
On March 11, 2021, the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) was signed into law. Under the ARPA, notable changes were made to the emergency...
Apr 13, 2021


New York has Legalized Cannabis, What does it Mean for Businesses & Employers?
On Wednesday March 31, 2021, after years of intense debate, New York State became the 15th state to legalize the adult use of...
Apr 5, 2021


Quarantine Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
On February 10, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued interim clinical guidance relating to the use of the COV
Feb 16, 2021


The CASE Act May Have a Significant Impact on the Enforcement of Copyright Law
On December 27, 2020 Congress enacted the Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement (“CASE”) Act as part of the new Covid-19...
Jan 29, 2021


Developing Parental Leave Policies for Companies with Less than 50 Employees
There are three forms of parental leave that are applicable to most companies with less than 50 employees. Below is recommended language...
Nov 12, 2020


What to do when an Employee Tests Positive, has Symptoms, or is Exposed to COVID-19
The New York Department of Health (“DOH”) recently issued revised Interim Guidance for infected and exposed employees to COVID-19. The...
Jun 23, 2020


Developing Business Safety Plans for Reopenings - COVID-19
States recently have begun transitioning from combating COVID-19 to reopening of certain non-essential businesses. On May 15, 2020...
May 19, 2020


New York Business Corporations and Shareholder Meetings During COVID-19 Outbreak
On March 20, 2020, New York’s Governor Cuomo released an executive order allowing for virtual-only shareholders meetings to prevent...
Apr 6, 2020


Closure of Personal Care Shops
On March 19, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order No. 202.7 directing that, effective March 21, 2020 at 8:00 p.m., and...
Apr 6, 2020


CARES ACT & Its Impact on Small Business - Part II
In addition to the grants and funding identified in Pullano & Farrow’s prior Legal Briefings, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic...
Apr 6, 2020


The CARES Act and Its Impact on Small Businesses
According to the United States Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, in 2019, there were 30.7 million small businesses in...
Apr 1, 2020


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...
Mar 25, 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 24, 2020


Governor Cuomo Reduces Workforce Further: 75%
Announced today at 1:45 pm the Governor has issued a further workforce reduction from the previous 50%, under Executive Order 202.6, to 75%.
Mar 19, 2020
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