Business Legal Aspects During COVID-19 Pandemic
With more businesses closing or running remotely due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the economy is struggling and businesses are unsure of current legal rules and obligations. Learn more about contractual obligations, how to protect against business losses, and how to access financing during the pandemic.
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How Should You Draft Current Contracts In Light Of The Continuing Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) IssueWhile the COVID-19 pandemic affects all of our lives, business and transactions continue. What should be considered in drafting current contracts in light of the ongoing COVID-19 issue?
Read more- Is There A Force Majeure Defense Based on Novel Coronavirus to Avoid Obligations Under Contract?
The direct and indirect effects of COVID-19 disease will cause many persons and businesses to fail to meet obligations under their contracts. Do COVID-19 issues provide a force majeure defense to avoid contractual obligations?
Read more - Do Your Business Insurance Policies Protect Against Business Losses As A Result Of COVID-19?
Businesses purchase insurance to protect against risks; certainly, the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) poses a major risk to many businesses. However, do your business insurance policies in fact protect against business losses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic?
Read more - COVID-19 - I Paid in Advance, But Now the Business Will Not Refund My Money
When you pay in advance for a service, you expect to receive it. However, with more businesses closing because of the coronavirus pandemic, it is becoming more common for businesses not to provide a prepaid service. If you are not receiving a prepaid service because of a coronavirus-related business closing, there are certain steps that you should follow.
Read more - How Can Businesses Access Financing Under The COVID-19 Paycheck Protection Program?
COVID-19 has harshly impacted the economy. As economic stimulus legislation, on March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). A key provision of the CARES Act is the establishment of the “Paycheck Protection Program” – a $349 billion loan program for small businesses.
Read more - Help for Owners of Bars, Restaurants, and Similar Fort Lauderdale Businesses Affected by Covid-19
As the number of Coronavirus, or COVID-19, cases across the United States continues to increase exponentially, so do the number of government restrictions. In Fort Lauderdale, like many other parts of Florida and the country, all public and private beaches and parks are closed. Large gatherings have been prohibited. As per Broward County’s emergency order, all “non-essential” businesses are closed.
Read more - What Are The Key Tax Provisions In The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Stimulus Legislation?
As economic stimulus legislation to address the adverse effects of COVID-19 on the economy, on March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). The CARES Act includes various tax provisions to help both individuals and businesses.
Read more - Sources Of Financing Under The CARES Act Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Stimulus Legislation
Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) economic stimulus legislation, businesses having cash flow problems as a result of COVID-19 issues can access various sources of financing. While the “Paycheck Protection Program” (authorized to provide $349 billion of loans to small businesses) has attracted the most attention, there are other sources of financing available under the CARES Act.
Read more - Can Hospitals Be Held Liable for Lack of Equipment and Supplies Such as Ventilators?
During a public health emergency such as the Covid-19 pandemic, can hospitals be held liable for lack of equipment, such as ventilators? It is impossible to offer a definitive answer to this question because (i) different jurisdictions apply different standards, and (ii) the facts of every case are different.
Read more - Telemedicine and Malpractice Claims
elemedicine has grown increasingly popular in recent decades, but with social distancing under the current pandemic, telehealth is booming. Even before the pandemic, nearly 90% of health care facilities used telehealth apps to meet patient needs. Indeed, almost all the largest employers supply non-urgent telehealth services. Electronic health delivery—virtual doctor visits, for example—allows greater and more affordable patient access to healthcare providers. With technology like diagnostic algorithms, patient data management, or electronic monitoring, telemedicine aims to improve patient outcomes. But at what cost?
Read more - COVID-19 Resources for Florida Business Owners
Even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. And for Florida business owners suffering through the economic fallout from COVID-19, there is help. [Previously], we shared some of the funding and financial assistance options available through the State of Florida, as well as federal government agencies.
Read more - COVID-19 Legal Challenges Facing Logistics Companies
This year continues to be one of the most challenging years for the logistics industry. The implementation and subsequent roll back of federal emissions regulations coupled with the controversial showdown between the federal government and California regarding revoking the state’s authority to set its own emissions standards and the Covid-19 pandemic will consume the industry for the next several years.
Read more - Adapting to Economic and Business Changes Post COVID-19
This too shall pass. It is only a matter of time, yet it seems unlikely that everything will go back to “normal” – or at least to the way it was before the COVID-19 pandemic ravaged the global economy. Changes based on lessons learned during this dangerous and unprecedented time are inevitable.
Read more - $2 Trillion Relief Package for Americans and Businesses: What You Need to Know
On March 27th, 2020, the United States Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), to provide relief to individual Americans and businesses in response to the economic crisis resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. President Trump has reportedly just signed the bill into law.
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