By Anthony T. Verwey -- As the political season continues the rush toward November, all businesses and their employees should be paying attention to recent reporting regarding “conduit” campaign contributions, which have the potential to put both parties in jeopardy…
By John Rafferty — As many institutions take further steps to reopen, most are interested in creating a safe environment and simultaneously, reducing liability for future COVID-related issues. Some institutions have gone so far as to ask that persons receiving services sign liability…
By John Rafferty — Nearly everyone who pays insurance premiums expects that when they submit a claim for a loss believed to be covered, the insurance company will, having been paid the premiums, cover the loss. Sometimes, when claims are denied,…
On July 1, 2020, the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the first Order in Pennsylvania requiring universal face coverings that fully cover the nose and mouth to be worn to prevent further transmission of COVID-19. The Order…
By Gordon W. Prince, Esq. In light of the newly executed Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (the “Act”), discussed fully here, the SBA (in consultation with the U.S. Department of Treasury) issued a revised PPP loan forgiveness application, as well…
By Gordon W. Prince, Esq. The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020, a bill that focuses on easing restrictions on small businesses who will be seeking to have their PPP loans forgiven, has been signed into law by the…
By Salvia Yi, Esq. On May 27, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court declared that the statewide judicial emergency will end as of June 1, 2020. Notwithstanding, the President Judges in each county are authorized to extend or declare local judicial…
By Gordon W. Prince, Esq. The SBA has automatically extended the safe harbor Paycheck Protection Program loan repayment deadline to May 18, 2020, in light of the new guidance it has issued regarding the good faith certification all PPP loan…
May 14, 2020 UPDATE: SBA guidance now provides that borrowers who received PPP loans with an original principal amount of less than $2 million will be deemed to have made the required certification regarding the necessity of the loan in good…
By Lauren Dentone, Esq. While Chester County Courts are closed through May 31, 2020, Administrative Court Order 9 expands the ability to have non-emergent in-court proceedings beginning as early May 18, 2020 to reduce the backlog of cases. Evening Hours:…