Our attorneys have diligently monitored COVID-19 related government guidance and situation updates since the pandemic began. We stand ready to help clients navigate the latest COVID-19 business concerns.
Our pandemic-related updates are below. Consult a member of our team before taking action.
Contacts:
Dominic J. De Simone | Finance
215.864.8704 | desimone@ballardspahr.com
Emilie R. Ninan | Finance
302.252.4426 | ninane@ballardspahr.com
Alan S. Kaplinsky | Consumer Financial Services
215.864.8544 | kaplinsky@ballardspahr.com.
Consumer Financial Services Updates
Alerts
Further IRS Extensions and Waivers to Affordable Rental Housing Projects as COVID-19 Persists
E-Signatures and Remote Online Notarization - Updated March 24
COVID-19 Relief for Tax-Exempt Bonds: Telephonic Public Hearings Extended to September 30, 2021
(Video) COVID-19: The Path Forward – Considerations for Municipal Securities
NJ Supreme Court Upholds COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act
NJ Passes COVID-19 Emergency Bond Act
(Video) COVID-19: The Path Forward – Considerations for CARES Act Compliance and Enforcement
FRB Boston Releases Main Street Lending Program Documentation and FAQs
Coronavirus Relief Fund Payments for State, Local, and Tribal Governments - Updated June 2
Federal Reserve Provides Pricing and Sale Updates to Municipal Liquidity Facility - Updated May 13
SEC Issues Public Statement on Disclosure in the Municipal Markets and COVID-19
Updates to The Federal Reserve Board’s New Municipal Liquidity Facility
Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
The Fed Throws a Cash Flow Lifeline to State and Local Governments
Federal Reserve Provides $2.3 Trillion in Loans
Financial Action Task Force Update: Statement on COVID-19’s Implications for AML Programs
Be Aware of Changing Guidance from the Feds
Disclosing COVID-19 Risks and Impacts in Connection with Municipal Securities
SEC Releases Two Additional C&DIs Related to Its COVID-19 Order
FinCEN Issues COVID-19 AML Update for Financial Institutions
Treasury Provides Guidance on SBA Paycheck Protection Program
Overview of the SBA Loan Programs Related to COVID-19 Crisis Aid and Relief
The CARES Act and Student Lending
The CARES Act and Credit Reporting
SEC Provides Regulatory Relief to Investment Companies and Investment Advisers
FinCEN Warns About COVID-19 Scams and Requests Enhanced Communication From Financial Institutions
SEC Division of Investment Management Guidance for Mutual Fund Boards
While Foreclosure Moratorium Ended, FHFA, HUD, VA and USDA Extend Eviction Moratoria
Biden Administration Announces New COVID-19 Relief Measures for FHA, VA and USDA Borrowers
CFPB Launches Toolkit for Renters and Mortgage Borrowers Experiencing COVID-19 Financial Hardships
VA Updates Lender Guidance for Borrowers Affected by COVID-19
FHFA Requires Early Compliance With CFPB Servicing Rule
VA Extends COVID-19 Foreclosure and Eviction Moratoriums and Addresses Borrower Relief
HUD Extends Foreclosure and Eviction Moratoriums and Announces COVID-19 Advance Loan Modification
FHFA Extends Foreclosure and Eviction Moratoriums
VA Addresses Options for Borrowers Facing Hardship Due to COVID-19
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announce Final Extension of Appraisal Flexibilities Due to COVID-19
VA Expands Deferment Option for Borrowers Missing Payments Due to COVID-19
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Extend Origination Flexibilities Due to COVID-19
President Biden Extends COVID-19 Relief for FHA, USDA, and VA Borrowers
HUD Extends Foreclosure and Eviction Moratoriums
FHFA Extends Foreclosure and Eviction Moratoriums
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Extend Origination Flexibilities Due to COVID-19
VA Extends COVID-19 Foreclosure and Eviction Moratorium
HUD Extends Various COVID-19 Policies
Industry Trades Seek Clarification of CARES Act Forbearance Period
States Issue Work-From-Home Guidance for Mortgage Lenders - Updated December 28
HUD Extends Effective Date for FHA Loan COVID-19 Guidance
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Extend COVID-19 Policies
HUD Extends Date to Approve COVID-19 Forbearance and HECM Extension
FHFA Further Extends Purchases of Loans in a COVID-19 Forbearance by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Extend Origination Flexibilities Due to COVID-19
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Update COVID-19 and Payment Deferral Servicing Guidance
HUD OIG Again Takes Issue with Mortgage Servicer Websites Addressing CARES Act
Federal Banking Agencies Finalize and Clarify Appraisal Deferral Rule
FHFA Announces Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Will Continue Purchasing Loans in a COVID-19 Forbearance
VA Allows Deferments as Loss Mitigation Options for Borrowers with COVID-19 Forbearances
HUD Provides Guidance on Making FHA Loans to Borrowers with Forbearances
FHA Extends Temporary Employment Verification and Appraisal Guidance due to COVID-19
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Extend Origination Flexibilities Due to COVID-19
FHFA Announces Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Will Continue Purchasing Loans in a COVID-19 Forbearance
FHFA, HUD, and VA Announce Extension Foreclosure Moratoriums Through December 31
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announce the End to Purchases of Loans in a COVID-19 Forbearance
Fannie Mae Updates COVID-19 Servicing FAQs
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Extend the Purchase of Loans in a COVID-19 Forbearance
Fannie Mae Updates COVID-19 Selling FAQs
Freddie Mac Updates COVID-19 Selling FAQs
HUD Revises Effective Date for Recent Updates to FHA Loan COVID-19 Guidance
HUD Updates COVID-19 Guidance for FHA Loans
VA Addresses COVID-19 Precautions for Specially Adapted Housing Project Stakeholders
CFPB Updates 2020 Complaint Bulletin and Again Focuses on COVID-19 Related Complaints
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Update COVID-19 Servicing Guidance
HUD Addresses FHA COVID-19 Loss Mitigation Options
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Update COVID-19 Selling and Servicing FAQs
VA Addresses CARES Act Forbearance Effect on VA Loan Eligibility
FHA Extends Temporary Employment Verification and Appraisal Guidance Due to COVID-19
CFPB Issues Mortgage Loan Loss Mitigation Interim Final Rule Based on COVID-19
VA Extends Eviction Moratorium Through August 31
HUD and VA Extend Foreclosure Moratoriums Through August 31
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Update Selling FAQs to Address Loans in a COVID-19 Forbearance
Fannie Mae Updates Guidance on the Limiting of Servicing Advance Obligations
New York Senate Bill Grants Expanded Forbearance Relief for Some New York Homeowners
VA Temporarily Suspends Property Inspection Requirements for Loans with Cares Act Forbearance
CFPB and CSBS Issue Joint Statement Regarding CARES Act Mortgage Loan Forbearances
HUD Issues Procedures for Endorsement of Mortgages in a COVID-19 Forbearance
Fannie Mae Updates COVID-19 Payment Deferral Guidance
Freddie Mac Updates Guidance on Eligibility for New Loans for Borrowers With a Forbearance
For Borrowers with a Forbearance, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Address their Eligibility for New Loans
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announce COVID-19 Payment Deferral
Fannie Mae Addresses FHFA Limiting Mortgage Servicer Advance Obligations
VA Updated Guidance on Relief for Borrowers Experiencing Financial Hardship Due to COVID-19
HUD OIG Takes Issue with Mortgage Servicer Websites Addressing CARES Act
NCUA Issues Interim Appraisal Rule Because of COVID-19
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Address Eligibility for Sale of Loans in COVID-19 Forbearance
FHFA Announces Four-Month Limit to Servicer Fannie Mae Advance Obligations
FTC Publishes Guidance to Mortgage Borrowers Regarding COVID-19 Relief
Federal Agencies and CSBS Provide Flexibility Guidance to Mortgage Servicers
FHA Announces Additional Loss Mitigation Options Based on CARES Act
FHA Provides Guidance on Re-Verification of Employment and Exterior-Only or Desktop Appraisals
The CARES Act Requires Residential Mortgage Forbearance Relief
Update: COVID-19 & Real Estate and Mortgage Closings
Contact: Matthew G. Summers | Bankruptcy and Restructuring | 410.528.5679 | summersm@ballardspahr.com
Webinars
Webinar Recording: Preparing for the Coming Wave of Small Business Bankruptcy Cases
Alerts
12.28.20 - New Stimulus Deal: Amendments to the Bankruptcy Code
06.01.20 – The Art of the (Bad) Deal: Successor Liability in M&A Transactions
05.11.20 – Director Fiduciary Duties: Navigating Financial Distress During COVID-19
Contact: Maggie M. Tatton | Business and Transactions
612.371.2465 | tattonm@ballardspahr.com
Webinars
Webinar Recording: Owner-Managed Business/Closely Held Business - Three-Part Webinar Series (Part Three); Password: Ballard3
Webinar Recording: Owner-Managed Business/Closely Held Business - Three-Part Webinar Series (Part Two); Password: Ballard0408
Webinar Recording: Owner Managed Business/Closely Held Business -Three Part Webinar Series (Part One); Password: Ballard5.1
Podcasts
Supply Chain Disruptions with Special Guest Chris Mills, CEO of Lion Brand Yarn
A "Pandemic Check" on the Strength of Family Businesses
Alerts
CARES Act/Paycheck Protection Program
05.14.20 – Nonprofits Should Consider Updated May 13, 2020 SBA Guidance on PPP Applications
04.02.20 – Application Form and New Guidance for Paycheck Protection Program
03.27.20 – CARES Act Loans Come with Labor and Employment Strings Attached
Business Operations
Updated 04.21.20 – E-Signatures and Remote Online Notarization
04.03.20 – Expanded Federal List of Critical Industries Opens Doors to Operations
03.13.20 – Disclosing Information About the Coronavirus under HIPAA
Employee Benefits/Executive Compensation
02.12.23 Spring Cleaning: Preparing for the COVID Emergency’s End
09.12.21 - Reminder: COBRA Subsidy to End, Notice of Termination Required
05.19.21 - IRS Weighs in on ARPA COBRA Subsidy
06.25.20 – FAQs on COVID-19 Address Benefit Issues
03.24.20 – COVID-19 Sparks Interim Valuations for ESOPs
Estate Planning
03.17.20 – Estate Planning in Uncertain Times
Manufacturing and Supply Chain
03.20.20 – Manufacturers: Qualifying as ‘Critical,’ ‘Life Sustaining,’ or ‘Essential’
02.21.20 – Coronavirus Outbreak Prompts Supply Chain Disruptions
Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity
Updated 04.21.20 – E-Signatures and Remote Online Notarization
03.30.20 – Effects of COVID-19 on Private Equity
03.17.20 – COVID-19 Impacts on Representations & Warranties Insurance Coverage in M&A Transactions
03.13.20 – The Short-Term Impact of the Coronavirus on Deal Activity
Nonprofits/Exempt Organizations
05.14.20 – Nonprofits Should Consider Updated May 13, 2020 SBA Guidance on PPP Applications
SEC/Public-Reporting Companies
05.06.20 – SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance Releases Four COVID-19 Related FAQs
04.27.20 – NYSE and NASDAQ Provide Temporary Listing Compliance Relief for Certain Listed Companies
04.17.20 – COVID-19: SEC Disclosure Obligations for Investment Companies
03.27.20 – Form 8-K Disclosures – COVID-19 Impacts
03.16.20 – 2020 Annual Meeting Considerations for Public Reporting Companies as a Result of COVID-19
03.13.20 – SEC Division of Investment Management Guidance for Mutual Fund Boards
03.13.20 – SEC Provides Filing Extension for Reporting Companies and Individuals
03.11.20 – SEC Order Provides Relief for Reporting Companies Affected by COVID-19
Small Businesses
04.01.20 – Overview of the SBA Loan Programs Related to COVID-19 Crisis Aid and Relief
Baby Boomers and Business Transition in the COVID-19 Era
05.26.20 – Checklist: Developing a CARES Act Compliance Program
Contact: William C. Rhodes | Education
215.864.8534 | rhodes@ballardspahr.com
Webinars
Webinar Recording: COVID-19: The Changing Landscape of Student Housing
Alerts
04.23.20 – Remote Learning – Privacy and Data Security Challenges
04.08.20 – Disclosing COVID-19 Risks and Impacts in Connection with Municipal Securities
03.27.20 – The CARES Act and Student Lending
Business Better Podcast
Listen HereContacts:
Jean C. Hemphill | Health Care
215.864.8539 | hemphill@ballardspahr.com
Edward I. Leeds | Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
215.864.8419 | leeds@ballardspahr.com
Webinars
Webinar Recording: HIPAA's Impact on Newsgathering During COVID-19
Webinar Recording: Paid Leave and Other Legal Considerations for the COVID-19 Pandemic; Password: Ballard0402
Webinar Recording: Furloughs, Layoffs, and Related Employment and Benefits Issues
Alerts
Employee Benefits
02.12.23 Spring Cleaning: Preparing for the COVID Emergency’s End
02.09.22 - More Guidance on Coverage for Over-the-Counter COVID-19 Test Kits
01.11.22 - Health Plan Coverage Required for COVID-19 Testing
11.04.21 - Upcoming Compliance Deadlines for Health and Welfare Plans
10.13.21 - IRS Issues New Guidance on COBRA Deadline Extensions
10.6.21 - COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives: Restrictions that Come with Rewards
08.02.21 - COBRA Premium Subsidies - A Little More Guidance (and a Reminder)
05.28.21 - Reminder: COBRA Notice Deadline is May 31
05.24.21 - IRS Issues Additional Dependent Care FSA Guidance
05.18.21 - IRS Weighs in on ARPA COBRA Subsidy
04.12.21 - Q&A: COBRA Subsidies Under the American Rescue Plan
04.07.21 - COBRA Premium Assistance
03.11.21 - ARP: Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
03.03.21 - A Rolling Extension: New Guidance on Employee Benefit Deadlines
02.22.21 - COVID-19 Vaccine Programs: EEOC Withdraws Proposed Rules on Employer Wellness Incentives
02.22.21 - IRS Issues New Flexible Spending Account Rules
02.16.21 - COBRA Subsidies Included in Latest Stimulus Proposal
01.05.21 - New Stimulus Law Seeks to Strengthen Mental Health Parity Compliance
12.30.20 - New Stimulus Deal: Health Care Cost Transparency Rules
12.28.20 - New Stimulus Deal: A Little More Flexibility for Flexible Spending Arrangements
12.09.20 - Year-End COVID-19 Considerations for Health and Welfare Plans
06.25.20 – FAQs on COVID-19 Address Benefit Issues
06.08.20 – IRS Allows Remote Spousal Consent for Retirement Plans
05.19.20 – CMS Addresses Extended Deadlines for Benefit Plans
05.06.20 – IRS Issues New Guidance on CARES Act Provisions Affecting Retirement Plans
04.30.20 – DOL and Treasury Extend Benefits-Related Deadlines
04.15.20 – PBGC Provides Pandemic Relief for Pension Plans
04.15.20 – Federal Agencies Postpone Deadlines for Employee Benefit Plan Matters
03.30.20 – IRS Issues Guidance and Relief Regarding 403(b) Plan Amendments
03.26.20 – The CARES Act – How the Coronavirus Stimulus Bill Impacts Employee Benefit Plans
03.17.20 – Employee Benefits and Furloughs in the Era of COVID-19
03.13.20 – IRS Provides Relief to Cover COVID-19 Testing and Treatment
03.13.20 – States Waive Cost-Sharing for Screening and Testing
HIPAA
08.27.20 - HHS Issues HIPAA Guidance on Contacting Survivors of COVID-19 About Plasma Donation
05.08.20 – HIPAA Rules and Media Coverage: HHS Issues Guidance Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
03.18.20 – HIPAA Security Rule Update Related to COVID-19
03.18.20 – HHS Issues Temporary and Limited HIPAA Waiver for Hospitals
03.18.20 – HIPAA Security Rule Update Related to COVID-19
03.13.20 – Disclosing Information About the Coronavirus under HIPAA
03.13.20 – Disclosing Information about the Novel Coronavirus under HIPAA
Health Care
02.03.22 - Provider's Claims for COVID-19 Screening Charges Move Forward
10.25.21 - PA Proposes Second Set of Ongoing Regulatory Changes to Long Term Care Nursing Facilities
10.07.21 - HHS Clarifies Applicability of HIPAA Privacy Rule to COVID-19 Vaccination Status Requests
04.27.20 – Compliance With CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Terms and Conditions Is Imperative
04.24.20 – Update: CARES Act Health Care Provider Relief Fund–What Eligible Providers Should Know
04.17.20 – FAQs on Families First and CARES Acts Implementation for Health Plans
04.16.20 – NJ Grants Health Care Professionals and Facilities Immunity in Treating COVID-19 Patients
04.13.20 – CARES Act Health Care Provider Relief Fund–What Eligible Providers Should Know
04.01.20 – CMS Issues Temporary Regulatory Waivers to Increase the U.S. Health Care System’s Ability to Respond to COVID-19
03.30.20 – IRS Issues Guidance and Relief Regarding 403(b) Plan Amendments
03.27.20 – Health Care and the CARES Act
03.23.20 – OCR Guidance Related to Telehealth Remote Communications During the COVID-19 Emergency
03.20.20 – CMS Releases Recommendations on Adult Elective Surgeries, Non-Essential Medical, Surgical, and Dental Procedures During COVID-19 Response
03.11.20 – Briefing: Coronavirus Reverberates Throughout Health Care Industry
Contact: Douglas Y. Christian | Insurance
215.864.8404 | christiand@ballardspahr.com
Webinars
Webinar Recording: Update on Coronavirus-Related Insurance Developments in the Real Estate Context
Podcasts
The Impact of COVID-19 on the Executive Liability Landscape with HUB International
Alerts
03.20.20 – Early Lawsuit Tests Availability of Business Interruption Coverage for Coronavirus Losses
03.17.20 – COVID-19 Impacts on Representations & Warranties Insurance Coverage in M&A Transactions
03.11.20 – Insurance Coverage Questions Abound Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
02.21.20 – Coronavirus Outbreak Prompts Supply Chain Disruptions
Contact: Lynn E. Rzonca | Intellectual Property
215.864.8109 | rzoncal@ballardspahr.com
Alerts
06.17.20 - New Pilot Program Announced for Expediting COVID-19 Related Trademark Review
05.08.2020 - New Pilot Program Announced by the USPTO for COVID-19-Related Applications
04.03.2020 - USPTO Will Extend Deadlines for Delays Caused by COVID-19 Outbreak
03.30.2020 - Stimulus Package Provides Additional Funding Opportunities to Life Science Companies
Contact: Denise M. Keyser | Labor and Employment
856.761.3442 | keyserd@ballardspahr.com
Federal agencies' guidance often changes without notice. For the latest information, please see our HR Law Watch blog and below information.
Webinars and Podcasts
Vaccines in the Workplace: To Mandate or Not to Mandate
Federal Vaccine Mandates: What’s Next for Employers?
Podcast: Employee Leave Requests: ADA Considerations During COVID-19
Podcast: The Patchwork of Federal Vaccine Mandates
Podcast: The Next Wave of Employer Liability
Podcast: Vaccines in the Workplace: To Mandate or Not to Mandate
Webinar Recording: The Next Wave: Employer Preparedness (and Liability) for COVID-19 Complaints
Webinar Recording: Vaccines in the Workplace: What To Do
Webinar Recording: How COVID-19 Has Changed HR’s Role in the Business Organization: An Update for Arizona HR Professionals and In-House Legal Counsel
Webinar Recording: Remote Work Beyond COVID
Webinar Recording: Top PPP Loan Forgiveness Challenges
Webinar Recording: Resuming Workplace Operations: The Long March Back from Pandemic Isolation - Part One (Password: Ballard1)
Webinar Recording: Contingent Workers and COVID-19: A Crossroads
Webinar Recording: COVID-19 Related Employment and Tax Issues for Employers
Webinar Recording: Let the Lawsuits Begin: Employers Already Are Being Sued Over COVID-19 Issues
Webinar Recording: The Most Pressing NLRA Issues for Employers Amidst COVID-19
Webinar Recording: U.S. Immigration Compliance During COVID-19
Webinar Recording: Paid Leave and Other Legal Considerations for the COVID-19 Pandemic; Password: Ballard0402
Webinar Recording: Furloughs, Layoffs, and Related Employment and Benefits Issues
Webinar Recording: COVID-19: The 10 Most Critical Questions Being Asked by Employers
Alerts
01.18.22 - The Supreme Court Has Ruled on the OSHA and CMS Vaccine Mandates – What Now?
11.04.21 - Federal Vaccine Mandates Maze Can Trap Unwary Employers
10.6.21 - COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives: Restrictions that Come with Rewards
04.14.21 - Shareholder Derivative Suits – The Next Wave of COVID-19 Litigation?
03.17.21 - ARP: Labor and Employment Measures
02.01.21 - Businesses Face Risk Related to Mandatory Employee Masking Policies
1.29.21 - Updated: Employer Guidelines: Nine Step Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness
1.22.21 - Paycheck Protection Program Reopens for New Borrowers and Second Round of Loans
01.08.21 - FMLA in the COVID-19 Era: Telemedicine and Workplace Postings
12.22.20 - New Stimulus Deal: Overview of Major Provisions Impacting Businesses and Individuals
12.17.20 - EEOC Issues Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine
09.16.20 – DHS Extends Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility Rule for an Additional 60 Days
09.15.20 – Federal Judge Strikes Down Key COVID-19 Orders in PA
08.31.20 – Treasury Issues Guidance Implementing Memorandum on Social Security Tax Deferral
08.26.20 – USDOL Reminds Employers to Track and Pay for Remote Work Hours Accurately
07.28.20 – The Department of Labor Updates FLSA and Unemployment Compensation Guidance
06.26.20 – DOL Hits Pause on Collecting Liquidated Damages
06.25.20 – FAQs on COVID-19 Address Benefit Issues
06.11.20 – INSIGHT: Doctrine of Primary Jurisdiction—An Ace for Dismissing COVID-19 Suits?
05.22.20 – U.S. DOL Issues Warning Against Fraud and Misuse of Unemployment Benefits
05.13.20 – To WARN or Not to WARN: Layoff Questions and Answers in the Age of COVID-19
05.11.20 – EEOC Delays 2019 EEO-1 Data Collection Due to COVID-19
05.08.20 – Tensions and Issues Rise as Employers Prepare to Call Employees Back to Work
05.01.20 – Spring Cleaning in the Time of COVID-19
04.17.20 – The Great Cover-Up: States Order Workers to Wear Face Coverings
04.15.20 – Remote Work During COVID-19 Crisis Raises State Tax Nexus Issues for Employers
04.14.20 – Let the Pandemic Employment Lawsuits Begin!
04.08.20 – Ballard Spahr Comments on DOL FFCRA Regulations
03.31.20 – Tackling the Duty to Bargain With a Union in Emergency Situations
03.27.20 – CARES Act Loans Come with Labor and Employment Strings Attached
03.23.20 – DHS Institutes Flexibility in Form I-9 Compliance for Employers Working Remotely
03.17.20 – Employee Benefits and Furloughs in the Era of COVID-19
03.06.20 – How Employers Should Address the Workplace Impact of COVID-19
CDC Updates
07.02.20 – CDC Expands List of People At Risk of Severe COVID-19 Illness
04.13.20 – CDC Issues Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Employees
OSHA Updates
07.10.20 – OSHA Issues COVID-19 Related FAQ
06.22.20 – Back to Work – OSHA Issues Guidance on Returning to Work
06.12.20 – COVER-UP! OSHA Publishes New FAQs on Workplace Face Coverings
05.20.20 – New OSHA Guidance on Reporting COVID-19 as a Work-Related Illness
04.23.20 – OSHA Issues Covid-19 Safety "Alert" for Construction Workers
04.17.20 – OSHA Issues Updated Enforcement Guidance Addressing COVID-19
Unemployment Compensation Updates
Employers Beware: Unemployment Compensation Fraud Runs Rampant
The Department of Labor Updates FLSA and Unemployment Compensation Guidance
Overview: Unemployment Compensation Update
Arizona: Unemployment Compensation Update
California: Unemployment Compensation Update
Colorado: Unemployment Compensation Update
Delaware: Unemployment Compensation Update
Georgia: Unemployment Compensation Update
Maryland: Unemployment Compensation Update
Minnesota: Unemployment Compensation Update
Nevada: Unemployment Compensation Update
New Jersey: Unemployment Compensation Update
New York: Unemployment Compensation Update
Pennsylvania: Unemployment Compensation Update
Utah: Unemployment Compensation Update
Washington D.C.: Unemployment Compensation Update
CARES Act Provides Enhanced Unemployment Compensation Benefits
Guidance and Checklists
Employer Guidelines: Nine Step Guide to PPP Loan Forgiveness
Infographic: Employer Checklist for Reopening the Workplace
Checklist: Issues to Consider When Bringing Back Laid Off Employees
Employer Guidelines: Reopening the Workplace
Checklist: Reopening the Workplace in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Employer Requirements: FFCRA Documentation
Employer Guidelines: Responding To a Positive COVID-19 Diagnosis in the Workplace - Updated April 17
Employer Guidelines: COVID-19 Furloughs and Layoffs
Employer Guidelines: Responding to Higher Risk Employees Regarding COVID-19
Checklist: COVID-19 Employer Checklist
Checklist: COVID-19 Layoff and Furlough Checklist
FAQs: COVID-19 and the Workplace
Forms and Policies
Sample Form: COVID-19 Request for Leave or Reassignment - Updated April 7
State-Specific Updates
11.02.20 - New Jersey Imposes COVID-19 Standards on Workplaces
09.25.20 - Philadelphia Workers Now Entitled to Public Health Emergency Leave
09.16.20 - NJ Presumes Workers Comp Coverage for NJ Essential Workers Who Contract COVID-19
06.22.20 – Minnesota Businesses Must Draft and Implement a “COVID-19 Preparedness Plan”
05.19.20 – Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Mandates New COVID-19 Workplace Protocols
04.23.20 – Governor Wolf Issues Plan for Reopening PA—Starting with "Green Zones"—on May 8, 2020
04.16.20 – NJ Grants Health Care Professionals and Facilities Immunity in Treating COVID-19 Patients
05.19.20 – Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Mandates New COVID-19 Workplace Protocols
04.15.20 – New Jersey Amends its WARN, Family Leave, and Disability Laws to Address COVID-19 Issues
04.14.20 – Los Angeles Paid Sick Leave Expanded to Cover Absences Related to COVID-19
04.09.20 – Minnesota Gov. Walz Again Expands Unemployment Benefits to Unemployed Workers
04.06.20 – COVID-19 Triggers New Jersey Employment Legislation
03.16.20 – Colorado Issues Temporary Emergency Paid Sick Leave Requirements
Sample Form: Letter for Workforce Travel, Illinois
Sample Form: Letter for Workforce Travel, Michigan
Sample Form: Letter for Workforce Travel, Minnesota
Sample Form: Letter for Workforce Travel, Pennsylvania
Sample Form: Letter for Workforce Travel, Wisconsin
Contacts:
Scott D. Marty, Ph.D. | Life Sciences
678.420.9408 | martys@ballardspahr.com
Ryan J. Udell | Life Sciences
215.864.8503 | udellr@ballardspahr.com
John A Zurawski | Life Sciences
215.864.8855 | zurawskij@ballardspahr.com
Alerts
04.21.20 – Article: COVID-19 Disclosures Bring Risks For Life Sciences Companies
03.30.20 – Stimulus Package Provides Additional Funding Opportunities to Life Science Companies
03.27.20 – CARES Act Loans Come with Labor and Employment Strings Attached
Contacts:
Brent R. Heberlee | Government Relations and Public Policy
202.661.2249 | heberleeb@ballardspahr.com
Henry E. Hockeimer, Jr. | White Collar Defense/Internal Investigations Group
215.864.8204 | hockeimerh@ballardspahr.com
Webinars
Antitrust Direct Actions: To Opt Out or Not to Opt Out
Webinar Recording: Congressional Investigations: Preparing for the Unknown
Alerts
09.15.20 – Federal Judge Strikes Down Key COVID-19 Orders in PA
04.28.20 – PPP Participants Should Prepare For Vigorous Oversight
04.27.20 – Compliance With CARE Act Provider Relief Fund Terms and Conditions Is Imperative
04.21.20 – COVID-19 Disclosures Bring Risks For Life Sciences Companies
04.16.20 – Pennsylvania Supreme Court Weighs In: COVID-19 Shutdown Is Not an Unconstitutional Taking
04.10.20 – Congress Considering New Federal Price Gouging Laws
04.07.20 – PADEP Updates Chapter 102 Earth Disturbance Permitting Guidance
04.03.20 – Understanding Price Gouging Laws During COVID-19
03.30.20 – Public Companies Face Heightened Risk of Insider Trading Due to COVID-19 Volatility
03.27.20 – EPA Will Exercise Enforcement Discretion in Certain Circumstances
03.27.20 – The CARES Act: Oversight Provisions
03.26.20 – Task Force Enacted to Combat Industrial-Scale Hoarding and Price Gouging
03.23.20 – DOJ Prepared to Enforce Coronavirus-Related Procurement Violations
03.17.20 – False Claims and Coronavirus: Prevent the Spread of Fraud
03.11.20 – Administration, Congress Face Many Questions About Federal Relief for COVID-10 Impact
Articles
06.17.20 – INSIGHT: Doctrine of Primary Jurisdiction—An Ace for Dismissing COVID-19 Suits?
05.26.20 – Stimulus Fraud: How Agencies Investigate It and What Happens When They Find It
05.15.20 – The Intersection of Money Laundering and Real Estate
05.04.20 – $2.2T COVID-19 Stimulus Package and Fraud: Part 2, TARP’s Role
05.20 – Federal Crackdown on Hoarding and Gouging During COVID-19 Crisis
04.23.20 – Watch Out for Fraud Tied to $2.2T COVID-19 Stimulus Package: Part I
04.14.20 – Virtual Depositions in the Time of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Contact: Philip N. Yannella | Privacy and Data Security
215.864.8180 | yannellap@ballardspahr.com
Alerts
04.23.20 – Remote Learning – Privacy and Data Security Challenges
03.18.20 – EDPB Clarifies Privacy Rules for COVID-19
03.11.20 – How to Be Ready for Coronavirus-Related Cybersecurity Challenges
03.11.20 – Hackers Capitalizing on Coronavirus
Contacts:
Desmond D. Connall, Jr. | Leasing
202.661.7642 | connalld@ballardspahr.com
Brian D. Huben | Retail and Fashion
424.204.4353 | hubenb@ballardspahr.com
Amy M. Glassman | Housing
202.661.7680 | glassmana@ballardspahr.com
Webinars
E-commerce in a Post-COVID World
Webinar Recording: Update on Coronavirus-Related Insurance Developments in the Real Estate Context
Alerts
07.12.22 - Montgomery County Maryland May Extend Rent Control Into 2023
11.16.21 – Montgomery County, MD, Extends Rent Stabilization Until May 15, 2022
10.14.21 - Bowser Extends Public Emergency to Jan. 7
08.02.21 - CFPB Releases Online Tool to Help Renters and Landlords Access Federal Assistance
07.13.21 - D.C. to Lift TOPA Moratorium
01.15.21 - Pandemic Lease Modifications: Addressing Legislative Developments
10.14.20 – Trump Administration Permits Eviction Proceedings Before CDC Moratorium Expires
09.15.20 – Federal Judge Strikes Down Key COVID-19 Orders in PA
09.08.20 – Q&A: How the CDC’s Temporary Eviction Halt Affects Landlords
09.04.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
08.06.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
07.24.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
07.16.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
07.09.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
07.02.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
07.01.20 – Nevada Lifts Commercial Evictions and Foreclosures Moratorium
06.25.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
06.18.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
06.17.20 – New Challenges to PA Governor’s COVID-19 Emergency Authority
06.10.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
06.03.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
05.27.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
05.20.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
05.13.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
05.06.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
04.30.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
04.28.20 – UPDATED: HUD Issues COVID-19 FAQs for Housing Authorities
04.27.20 – Montgomery County, Maryland Limits Rent Increases
04.23.20 – Commercial Lease Workouts, Good Guy Guarantees, and COVID-19
04.22.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
Updated 04.21.20 – E-Signatures and Remote Online Notarization
04.20.20 – Pennsylvania Enacts Bill Clarifying Local Government Functions During COVID-19
04.17.20 – Maryland, DC and Virginia Construction Sites Need Careful Monitoring to Stay Open
04.16.20 – Pennsylvania Supreme Court Weighs In: COVID-19 Shutdown Is Not an Unconstitutional Taking
04.15.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
04.13.20 – Answers to COVID-19 Questions: DC Area Multifamily Properties
04.13.20 – HUD Makes Numerous COVID-19 Related Waivers Available to Public Housing Authorities
04.10.20 – Navigating the Development Process in the DC Region
04.09.20 – Advice to Companies Engaging in Restructuring Documents With Lenders and Landlords
04.08.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
04.07.20 – PADEP Updates Chapter 102 Earth Disturbance Permitting Guidance
04.02.20 – HUD Issues COVID-19 FAQs for Housing Authorities
04.01.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
03.30.20 – Do the COVID-19 Shutdowns Constitute Takings Or Due Process Violations?
03.27.20 – HUD Programs to Receive Significant Financial Assistance Under CARES Act
03.27.20 – CARES Act Implications for Developers, Multifamily Property Owners, and Investors
03.25.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update
03.23.20 – Recent HUD COVID-19 Guidance Affecting PHAs and Multifamily Owners
03.23.20 – New Jersey Suspends Evictions
03.23.20 – Illinois State Home Order: Mortgage Industry Can Continue
03.20.20 – New York DFS Urges Suspension of Foreclosures and Deferral of Mortgage Payments
03.20.20 – NY Allows Remote Notarization for Real Estate and Mortgage Industries
03.19.20 – Maryland, D.C., and Virginia Halt Foreclosures and Evictions, Extend Tenant Rights
03.18.20 – Philadelphia Zoning, Land Use, and Construction COVID-19 Update - March 18
03.18.20 – Update: COVID-19 & Real Estate and Mortgage Closings
03.17.20 – COVID-19 and Social Distancing Protocols Affect Mortgage Industry
Contacts:
Wendi L. Kotzen | Tax
215.864.8305 | kotzenw@ballardspahr.com
Jonathan R. Flora | Tax
215.864.8119 | floraj@ballardspahr.com
Alerts
Federal Tax
03.18.21 - IRS Extends Tax Deadlines
03.11.20 - ARP: Tax Provisions
08.31.20 – Treasury Issues Guidance Implementing Memorandum on Social Security Tax Deferral
06.26.20 – CARES Act Payroll Tax Deferral – Revised Form 941 Includes Helpful Guidance for Employers
05.01.20 – Expenses Paid With Proceeds of Forgiven PPP Loans Are Not Deductible
04.24.20 – IRS Provides Procedures for Taking Retroactive Bonus Depreciation on QIP
State Tax
09.28.20 - Pennsylvania Provides Additional Extensions for Many Tax Returns
Webinars
Recording: Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Tax Responses to COVID-19 (Password: Ballard1)
Recording: COVID-19 Related Employment and Tax Issues for Employers
Insights, News, and Events
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Government Resources
Workplace and employment information
- U.S. Department of Labor Unemployment Insurance Program Letter
- COVID-19-Related Tax Credits for Required Paid Leave Provided by Small and Midsize Businesses FAQs
- U.S. Department of Labor Families First Coronavirus Response Act FAQs
- DOL Regulations - Paid Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- U.S. Department of Labor Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) poster
- U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) COVID-19 page
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): What You Should Know About the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and the Coronavirus
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers
Health care business issues
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Current emergencies Coronavirus page
Higher education information
- Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of of Higher Education
- CDC Resources for Institutes of Higher Education
- U.S. Department of Education Releases Webinar, Fact Sheet for Protecting Students' Civil Rights During COVID-19 Response
Securities regulation information
SEC Provides Conditional Regulatory Relief and Assistance for Companies Affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Consumer protection and trade compliance
U.S. Food & Drug Administration Coronavirus page
Information for veterans
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