Coronavirus & the Law Blog Senate Passes Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility BillBusinesses helped by Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans now have more options in utilizing the funds – including an extended time period for spending the loans under the recently-passed Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog Protecting Yourself from Pandemic FraudstersConsumers can get free, weekly, credit reports, not just one free report per year, according to this post from Ray Dall’Osto and Chris Hayden of GRGB Law in Milwaukee.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog Silver Linings in a Dark CloudCourt appearances via Zoom, live U.S. Supreme Court hearings, and improvements in court procedures. Gregg Herman discusses a few of the good things to come out of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog Five Steps to Create a Safer Workplace for Returning EmployeesPolicymakers are focusing attention on restarting the U.S. economy. In an article from Aaron McCann, Christine Liu McLaughlin, and Sara Schenck at Godfrey & Kahn S.C., the authors provide a basic roadmap to help employers navigate workplace safety.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog More PPP Funding Approved, Questions Remain UnansweredThis article from Godfrey & Kahn S.C. provides an overview of certain key questions the Small Business Administration (SBA) has answered regarding loan forgiveness, along with a number of unanswered questions that will hopefully address in future guidance.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog ‘Safer at Home?’ Experts Fear Increase in Child AbuseDue to the circumstances caused by COVID-19, many experts fear that child abuse will increase. In the State Bar of Wisconsin Children & the Law Section Blog, Abigail Hean discusses the issue.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog Protecting Privilege While Working RemotelyIn this article, Elizabeth Miles and Anne O'Meara of Davis & Kuelthau S.C. provide best practices for protecting the attorney-client privilege when working remotely.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog Financial Relief for Law Firms: Virtual Town Hall Recording AvailableThe State Bar hosted a free virtual town hall meeting April 9 to address financial relief for law firms. Find out more about the loans available via the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog COVID-19: Important Business IssuesDanielle Johnson of Neider & Boucher S.C. answers question about financial relief for businesses (that includes law firms) and other bunisness issues in a recent power point.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog Divorce, Custody, and COVID-19With a virtual shutdown in Wisconsin courts due to concerns over the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), people are left to wonder what this will mean in their pending family law cases.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog Federal Student Loans and the CARES ActWriting for the State Bar of Wisconsin Public Interest Law Blog, Liz Groeschel discusses details of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that impact federal student loan borrowers.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog COVID-19 and Workforce ConsiderationsWhat’s the difference between a layoff, a furlough, or a termination? Neider & Boucher S.C. has developed a chart with a quick comparison, as well as what it means for employers navigating employment legal issues during the pandemic.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog DOL Issues FFCRA Regulations on Paid LeaveIn her article, Erica Reib at O’Neil, Cannon, Hollman, DeJong & Laing S.C. notes that temporary rules on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act clarify additional matters.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog Health Care Providers: COVID-19’s Implications for EMTALA ComplianceWhat are the evolving issues for health care providers around the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) and the spread of COVID-19? Katherine A. Kuchan, et. al., discuss the issues and offer practical takeaways on COVID-19 and EMTALA.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog CISA Confirms Landscapers as Essential WorkersDavid McCormack of Axley Brynelson discusses new guidance from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency adding landscapers to the list of essential workers.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog Unemployment Provisions in the CARES ActVictor Forberger provides a summary of the unemployment provisions in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
Coronavirus & the Law Blog 8 HR Lessons a Few Weeks into the Coronavirus CrisisAre you facing incredibly difficult staffing decisions because of the coronavirus pandemic? Scott Paler shares some early lessons learned thus far in human resources during this coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog Video and Telephone Hearings during the Health CrisisThe present circumstances with coronavirus has temporarily put defense attorneys and clients in an unprecedented situation of needing to conduct all hearings via telephone or video. Check out this discussion of the issues surrounding video court from MikeTobin, retired deputy state public defender.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog New Coronavirus & Law Elist Helps You Get AnswersThe State Bar’s new Coronavirus & the Law elist provides an open forum for members to discuss the evolving issues related to coronavirus and COVID-19 and its impact on the practice of law in Wisconsin and elsewhere. Learn how to join.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog Resources for Defenders During the PandemicThe blog for Wisconsin State Public Defenders, On Point, is hosting a growing list of resources to assist Wisconsin’s defense lawyers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog COVID-19 Updates for Your BusinessDo you or your business clients have questions on the recent developments with the coronavirus pandemic? Find a summary of updates from the attorneys at Kramer, Elkins & Watt, LLC, Madison.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Breaking It DownThe Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) is expected to be one of the first of several coronavirus-related pieces of legislation to address the virus’s public health and economic impacts. Learn more about its provisions.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog Working Remotely: Practical & Ethical Tips and ResourcesThe recent outbreak of COVID-19 has forced lawyers into the unusual territory of either working remotely in their homes. Here are some basic tips you can use to protect your clients and your firm while working remotely.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog Coronavirus in Construction: Plan Now for After the OutbreakNow is the time to plan – and act – for what will come at the end of the coronavirus outbreak. With project delays inevitable in the era of COVID-19, James Dash offers advice on what you can do now to avoid future lawsuits and to advance your business interests
Coronavirus & the Law Blog Counseling Your Clients During the Coronavirus PandemicIn this time of the coronavirus and COVID-19, clients are looking to attorneys for guidance on preparing and responding to this emergency. Nilesh Patel provides tips and guidance for attorneys to discuss with their clients.
Coronavirus & the Law Blog State Bar Launches the New Coronavirus & the Law BlogThe State Bar of Wisconsin’s new Coronavirus & the Law Blog is a repository of articles from attorneys that address the legal impact of the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the practice of law in Wisconsin and elsewhere. Visit often – the page will be updated frequently.
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