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The Obligation to Warn Employees of Impending Layoffs in the Era of COVID-19

April 27, 2020

Many employers have found it necessary in recent weeks to close facilities and furlough or lay off employees. The purpose of this alert is to remind employers of obligations they…

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CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program: Headlines, Updates, and Important Dates

April 17, 2020

CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program: Headlines, Updates, and Important Dates Since the adoption of the CARES Act that established it, the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) ”) has been marked by…

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Essential Carpenters Union to Return to Work

April 17, 2020

The Carpenters Union has announced that its membership will end its COVID-19 work stoppage and return to its projects on April 21, 2020. Should you have any questions or issues…

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The Basics of Planning for Disability

April 10, 2020

Most estate planning attorneys would recommend that clients always maintain up-to-date health care proxy and power of attorney documents, regardless of whether there is an ongoing public health crisis. This…

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CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program: Update and Frequently-Asked Questions

April 3, 2020

On April 2nd, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released its Interim Final Rule implementing certain aspects of the Paycheck Protection Program (the “Program” or “PPP”), part of the $2 trillion…

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What Recent Federal Coronavirus Legislation Means for Employers and Workers

March 31, 2020

Over the last three weeks of the Coronavirus pandemic, Congress has passed an astonishing amount of legislation to help businesses and workers weather the economic fallout of this public health…

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How to Secure Your Organization’s Network and Data in a Work-from-Home World

March 27, 2020

As the world copes with the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home has suddenly become the “new normal” in many industries. The expanded use of remote working technology offers a lifeline…

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The “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act,” or “Cares Act,” Is Law

March 27, 2020

Friday afternoon, President Trump signed the ‘‘Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act,’’ or ‘‘CARES Act.’’ The legislation creates several new programs aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals and…

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Federal Disaster Relief Loans of Up to $2 Million Now Available for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

March 26, 2020

The Coronavirus outbreak has forced millions of small businesses across the country — including bars, restaurants, theaters and convenience stores — to shut down, causing staggering economic losses. Virtually no…

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The IRS and Commonwealth of Mass. Tax Relief Measures to Aid Employers and Individuals During the Coronavirus Emergency

March 23, 2020

In an effort to respond to the multiple challenges posed by the Coronavirus pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts have announced measures to ease the financial…