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Weathering Disruptions While Practicing in Pandemic Times
Do the thing and you will have the power. – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Hope the internet is still on”, I thought to myself as I force-closed th...
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Jennifer A. Shoemaker
Jul 15, 20202 min read
Update to New York's Mandated Travel Restrictions
Earlier this month, we wrote about Governor Cuomo’s executive order requiring those who have spent more than 24 hours in a COVID-19 hot-s...
Underberg & Kessler
Jul 9, 20201 min read
WATCH - Webinar: Enforcability of Contracts during COVID-19
WATCH - Webinar: Enforcability of Contracts during COVID-19
Paul F. Keneally
Jul 6, 20202 min read
Gov. Cuomo Executive Order Requires 14-Day Quarantine for Travelers from COVID-19 “Hot Spot" States
Effective June 25, 2020, New York State Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 205 (“Order”) went into effect requiring that those who have spe...
George S. Van Nest
Jun 26, 20204 min read
NYS Outdoor Recreation Booms Under the Coronavirus Shutdown
Although we regularly report on legal and regulatory developments in this column, the COVID-19 pandemic and NYS On PAUSE lead to some int...
Sarah F. Bothma
Jun 9, 20202 min read
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Does Indeed Provide Flexibility
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (the “PPPFA” or the “Act”) was signed into law on June 5, 2020. As the name suggests, thi...
Underberg & Kessler
Jun 1, 20201 min read
UPCOMING WEBINAR - Phase II: What employers need to know
REGISTER HERE The Finger Lakes region entered Phase II of reopening Friday, May 29th. The Western New York region of New York State is sl...
Paul F. Keneally
May 29, 20204 min read
Re-opening New York State from COVID Pause - Phase II
In addition to Paul Keneally, this post was authored with input from Alina Nadir and Jennifer Shoemaker. On Friday May 29, 2020 during hi...
Paul F. Keneally
May 15, 20202 min read
COVID Updates & Reopening Guidance
In addition to Paul Keneally, this post was authored with input from Alina Nadir and Jennifer Shoemaker. The State has released a templat...
Steven R. Gersz
May 8, 20202 min read
Update on the Necessity Certification for PPP Loans
Those that have received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan have certified to their lender and the Small Business Administration th...
Paul F. Keneally
May 4, 20202 min read
UPDATED: Considerations for Employers to Plan for Reopening
In addition to Paul Keneally, this post was authored with input from Alina Nadir and Jennifer Shoemaker. Some developments as the state a...
Colin D. Ramsey
May 1, 20204 min read
Provider Immunity Under EDTPA: A Closer Look
Governor Cuomo recently signed into law the Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act (“EDTPA”).[1] While the EDTPA grants healthcar...
Thomas F. Knab
Apr 27, 20205 min read
Developing a Strategy for Pandemic-Driven Commercial Litigation
In our March 23 and March 27, 2020 legal alerts, we discussed how businesses can protect their contract rights and position themselves to...
Margaret E. Somerset
Apr 23, 20209 min read
How Does the New Immunity Law in NY Apply to Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Emergency?
While all health care providers in New York are struggling to meet the needs of their patients, Governor Cuomo signed a new law that gran...
Paul F. Keneally
Apr 23, 20202 min read
Attention Employers: Developments as Lawmakers Continue to Look Forward in COVID-19 Response
New EEOC COVID-19 Guidance The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has revised its coronavirus guidance regarding disability...
Jennifer A. Shoemaker
Apr 15, 20201 min read
Governor Orders Employees Be Provided with Face Masks if Criteria is Met
Tonight, April 15, 2020, at 8:00 P.M., a new obligation under Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.16 takes effect requiring that essenti...
Paul F. Keneally
Apr 10, 20201 min read
Selected Issues Under the NYS & Federal COVID Laws & the CARES Act
Paul F. Keneally presented on a webinar hosted by the Genesee Valley Chapter Society for Human Resource Management. The webinar was regar...
Sarah F. Bothma
Apr 10, 20204 min read
Don’t Forget About the Cares Act Tax Provisions
As most businesses focus on the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Paycheck Protection Program Loans CARES Act, many overlook the adv...
Leah Tarantino Cintineo
Apr 9, 20206 min read
Considerations for Divorce & Family Law Cases During the COVID-19 Pandemic in New York
We are currently facing challenges that we have never faced before due to the Coronavirus and COVID-19 pandemic. Our society is under a t...
Joshua B. Beisker
Apr 8, 20202 min read
Updating Your Estate Planning Documents During COVID-19
If you are considering whether you can update your New York estate planning documents during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are now options...
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