News & Events

On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) issued a second interim final rule (“Second Rule”) that supplements the guidance for the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) provided in the first interim final rule for the PPP issued on April 2. The Second Rule offers additional guidance for individuals with self-employment income who file a Form 1040, Schedule C.

The CARES Act included over $2 trillion in economic relief to mitigate the negative effects of the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the Coronavirus.

Today, Governor Scott announced Addendum 10 to his Executive Order. In Addendum 10, Governor Scott outlines the process for beginning to open some business sectors as of April 20, 2020, and also establishes new guidelines for businesses that are already open and those that are about to open.

An update from the Vermont State House concerning the extension of the State of Emergency, additional measures, and more.

On March 13, 2020, President Trump issued a National Emergency Declaration. Pursuant to Section 1135 of the Social Security Act and the President’s declaration, along with the Secretary of Health and Human Services' previous Public Health Emergency Declaration on January 31, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is authorized to waive certain requirements and conditions of participation for Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

The ongoing public health emergency due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) has prompted New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu to issue executive orders that significantly impact the rights of landlords, tenants, borrowers, lenders, and utility companies in the state.