Update: Guidance From the SBA
Here’s an update on some guidance that came from the SBA yesterday and today. In an earlier email alert, we referred to this link from the U.S. Dept. of Treasury compiling the Paycheck Protection Program information, forms, guidance, and government’s answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in one place. https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/cares/assistance-for-small-businesses [...]
Business Interruption Insurance and Eviction Moratorium Alerts
Business Interruption Insurance and COVID-19 An emergency bill relating to business interruption insurance was proposed to the Massachusetts House and Senate on March 24, 2020. It would require insurance policies with business interruption coverage to cover losses due to COVID-19 and would preclude an insurer from denying a claim even [...]
Further Federal Guidance Regarding Paycheck Protection Program Loans
For those of you interested in and/or pursuing Paycheck Protection Program loans authorized by the CARES Act, here is a helpful link from the U.S. Dept. of Treasury compiling the information, forms, guidance and government’s answers to frequently asked questions in one place. https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/top-priorities/cares-act/assistance-for-small-businesses Here are the specific links by [...]
SBA Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Loans
An Interim Final Rule was published last night by the SBA. Although there are still questions, it contains some much-needed guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program loans to be made available by the SBA. Certain banks are accepting applications for PPP loans today. Here are the highlights: Wages paid to [...]
CARES Act Highlights for Businesses
For our business clients who are navigating the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which was signed into law on March 27, 2020, here are the highlights for businesses that wish to keep their workers employed and paid but need a bridge to cover employee compensation [...]
Essential Planning Checklist
Now is a great time to get all of your family's essential information in order. Although COVID-19 is a major disruption to our lives, it's an opportunity to make positive steps towards keeping ourselves organized. Here is a checklist of steps that will help you and your family identify and [...]
Food Industry Roundtable Program: Cannabis and the Food Industry
The Food Industry Roundtable is excited to kick off the first meeting of 2020! Blake Mensing, founder and chief counsel of The Mensing Group LLC, and an expert on cannabis law and the cannabis industry, will speak about cannabis in the food industry. The event takes place on Wednesday, March [...]
Brenda Ulrich Identifies Legal Aspects Facing Authors Publishing in Modern Times
The Textbook & Academic Authors Association blog, Aspect, recently covered Brenda Ulrich's conference presentation, "Publishing in 2019: Charting New Waters". Author Eric Schmieder provided an overview of Brenda's presentation covering topics such as contracts, self-publishing, and other important considerations.
Zick Rubin and Brenda Ulrich Present on Protecting Vulnerable Brands of Colleges & Universities
Zick Rubin and Brenda Ulrich are co-presenters of the Boston Bar Association College and University Law Section's January program. The program is entitled "The Vulnerable College Brand: New Challenges in Protecting Your Trademarks and Identity." Zick and Brenda will cover a wide range of intellectual property topics in connection with [...]
Archstone Law Group Recognized in 2020 Best Law Firms Ranking for Health Care and Real Estate
Archstone Law Group is proud to be named in the 2020 Best Law Firms rankings by Best Lawyers and U.S. News. The firm is recognized in the following areas: National Tier 3 for Health Care Law Metropolitan Tier 1 in Boston for Health Care Law Metropolitan Tier 3 in Boston [...]