COVID-19 & Collections of Dues/Assessments: Guidance for HOAs
In 2022, over five million businesses were created, marking a 44% rise since 2019. Whether you’re one of these newer business owners or a seasoned proprietor, if you’re considering an exit strategy, M&A preparation is needed to help you be successful in conversations with prospective buyers and to achieve your goals.
CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program Documentation Checklist
With the recent passage of the CARES Act, the expansion of SBA 7(a) (Paycheck Protection Program) loans has left many businesses wondering what they can do to take advantage this advantageous program. While we are awaiting regulations and guidance on the implementation of the Program, we anticipate the following documents may be required when applying […]
Help for Businesses Seeking Waiver/Exemption of Governors’ Orders (Deadline – April 3)
(Updated April 1, 2020) Due to the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), on March 19, 2020, Tom Wolf, the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, issued an emergency Order mandating the closure of all “non-life-sustaining” businesses. Enforcement of the Order went into effect on March 23, 2020 at […]
COVID-19: Emergency Financing Options for Businesses (April 1)
(Updated April 1, 2020) The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak has left a lot of businesses struggling financially due to closures, reduced workload and supply chain issues. To assist businesses during these extraordinary times, local and federal resources are being allocated to provide various emergency funding options. This chart helps simplify the government financing options currently available, […]
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Closes Courts to the Public Statewide (April 1)
On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court updated its order directing the closure of all state Courts, beginning at the end of the day, Thursday, March 19, 2020 and is now “extended through April 30, 2020.” This closure includes not only stays of all trials, but also all in-person pretrial conferences, hearings, and […]
CARES Act Expands Relief for Small Businesses
Long before COVID-19 (Coronavirus) was even known to most Americans, Congress acted to address a recognized deficiency in the Bankruptcy Code. The expansive provisions for business reorganization under Chapter 11 were too cumbersome, expensive and complex for many smaller businesses, while the options for “mom and pop” enterprises under Chapter 13 were too limited. To […]
Court Dismisses Claims Against City Arising from Fatal Traffic Accident
On March 24, 2020, the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas granted summary judgment in favor of the City of Allentown, and dismissed plaintiff’s claims alleging the existence of a dangerous intersection. The case arose out of a tragic accident in 2015 in which the plaintiff’s car was struck by another vehicle driven by an […]
COVID-19 Related Changes to Pennsylvania Health Licensing Board Regulations (March 30)
(Updated March 30, 2020) FLB’s Healthcare Group attorneys are here to support licensed professionals as they face challenges presented by the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. In an effort to respond to the pandemic, the Pennsylvania Department of State has made several significant and temporary modifications to the standards and procedures applicable to licensed healthcare professionals […]
Guidance for Employers – Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) (March 28)
(Updated March 28, 2020) On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law. We understand employers are trying to stay abreast of the changing legal landscape in the face of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and have many questions regarding what this new federal law means for their workforce. Below we […]
Opportunities for Estate/Gift Planning in a Low Interest Rate Environment
We hope you are staying well. While our physical offices are currently closed due to Governor Wolf’s order, our Estate Planning attorneys are working remotely to make updates to our clients’ estate plans and are available via phone and email. Pennsylvania law does not require many estate planning documents to be formally executed, so we […]