Law articles and updates by the attorneys of Gawthrop Greenwood.
Passage of the NDAA Provides Boost for U.S. Maritime Community
By Gordon W. Prince, Esq. - Congress has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes provisions that have implications for those in the maritime community. Most significantly, the NDAA settled inconsistent federal agency interpretations regarding whether or not United States laws apply to renewable energy development on the Outer…
New Law Legalizes Robotic Deliveries in Pennsylvania
By Robert C. Jefferson, Esq. Pennsylvania has a new law on the books that legalizes the use of Personal Delivery Devices, but municipalities are limited in the ways they can regulate such devices. Act No. 106 of 2020 (“Act 106”), in part, added the definition of a Personal Delivery…
Change-In-Ownership Guidance for PPP Borrowers and Lenders
By Gordon W. Prince, Esq. Since the conception of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan program back in March of this year, the Small Business Administration (SBA) has continued to issue new information and guidance related to the administration of the loans. The latest information from the SBA, issued in Procedural…
Making a Campaign Contribution? Make Sure You’re Compliant
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. While such contributions are illegal at both the federal level…
Using COVID-19 Liability Waivers to Protect Your Business
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 waivers, which are essentially agreements not to sue, should COVID-mitigation…
Now You Know: Your Rights on Insurance Claims
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, the reason given is that it was “not a covered…
Order Issued Requiring Face Coverings in Pennsylvania
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 requires that all individuals over the age of two must…
New PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications Issued
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 as a new “EZ” version of the forgiveness application. It…
New Rules for Forgiveness in Paycheck Protection Program Reform Bill
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 President. PPP loan borrowers should breathe a sigh of relief…
What It Means: Pennsylvania’s Judicial Emergency to End June 1
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 emergencies should they deem it necessary to protect the health…