COVID-19
On February 12, 2021, Governor Ivey signed into law legislation that provides civil liability protections to Alabama businesses and healthcare providers related to COVID-19. The…
Remote Work The New Normal: SIFMA Proposes Broad Rule Revisions
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (“SIFMA”) recently proposed sweeping modernization of industry self-regulatory rules to reflect firms’ successful pivot to remote operations over…
PPP Borrower Pays Damages and Penalties to Government in First False Claims Act Settlement
The US Department of Justice announced the first civil settlement involving allegations of fraud against a PPP borrower. SlideBelts Inc. received a PPP loan under…
Ron Flowers Details 10 Labor & Employment Changes to Expect for Corporate Counsel
Following the inauguration of a new administration and the political shift to the Democratic majority in Congress, Ron Flowers authored the February 4, 2021 article…
Are You Ready for Your PPP Loan Audit?
PPP loans received by individuals and businesses under the CARES Act will be audited (“reviewed”) by the SBA. The new Economic Aid Act also requires…
New “Second Draw” PPP Loans Under the Economic Aid Act for the Self-Employed/Sole Proprietors
The Economic Aid Act authorizes new PPP loans for first-time borrowers, as well as applications for a Second Draw PPP Loan for those that already…
The COVID-19 Vaccine: An Update for Employers
What Matters: Can employers mandate vaccination and what legal considerations exist? As of January 19, 2021, two vaccines have been authorized for emergency use by…
Does the Second Pandemic Relief Bill Provide Any Relief to Employers with Employees Out of Work Due to COVID?
On December 21, 2020, Congress passed a second pandemic relief bill. The relief bill did not renew the employee paid leave provisions of the Families…
Business Interruption Coverage in the Year of COVID-19
COVID-19 has certainly been a devastating and disrupting force for businesses in 2020. Since the pandemic began, a major point of contention between corporate policyholders…
COVID-19 Collections Impact Bulletin: State Responses (December 2020 Update)
Financial institutions, servicers, lenders, and debt collectors must stay up-to-date on evolving federal and state laws stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, as such laws impact…