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Aaron H. Jacoby, Lisa Singer, Gus N. Paras
With dealers increasingly turning towards online sales, California New Car Dealers Association published a memo yesterday that was prepared by our Automotive group on best practices for online vehicle sales, home delivery, and remote work for vehicle salespersons.
Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens
On April 17, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission again updated and expanded its prior guidance on legal issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below is what you need to know most from the EEOC’s new FAQs.
Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens
On April 15, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam extended the life of several COVID-19 emergency measures.
Paul R. Lynd, Jeffrey B. Weston
In addition to other leave issues during the current COVID-19 pandemic, some employers in Los Angeles now must comply with the city's new supplemental paid sick leave ordinance.
Richard J. Krainin, Amal U. Dave, Justin A. Goldberg
The CARES Act specifies that a PPP borrower will be eligible for forgiveness of indebtedness on a PPP loan in an amount equal to the sum of payroll costs, covered mortgage interest payments, covered rent payments, and covered utility payments made during the eight week period after loan origination.
Aaron H. Jacoby, Russell P. McRory
On April 15, partners Aaron Jacoby and Russell McRory participated in a NADA-hosted webinar titled, Legal and Regulatory Implications of Online Sales - What Dealers Need to Know.
Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens
Last week, Gov. Ralph Northam approved a spate of new pro-employee laws covering a broad array of matters.
Victor P. Danhi, Justin A. Goldberg
A Maryland federal District Court Judge declined to issue an emergency temporary restraining order on April 13, which was intended to remove eligibility restrictions put in place by Bank of America under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities Act’s Paycheck Protection Program. 
Michael L. Stevens
What questions may employers ask their employees about their health status in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic? In today’s episode, Valerie Samuels and Michael Stevens address what’s permissible under the ADA and state and local equivalents.
Jeffrey B. Tate , Christian M. McBurney
The IRS has granted a six-month extension to file applications for a tentative carryback adjustment under the “quickie” refund procedure for net operating losses that arose in tax years that began in calendar year 2018 and that ended on or before June 30, 2019. As a result, affected taxpayers have u
Jeffrey B. Tate , Christian M. McBurney
On April 10, the Internal Revenue Service published responses to frequently asked questions with respect to the payroll tax deferral provisions of the CARES Act.
Jeffrey B. Tate , Christian M. McBurney
The notice also suspends associated interest, additions to tax, and penalties for late filing or late payment until July 15, 2020.
Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens
Yesterday, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission updated and expanded its March 17th and 18th guidances on legal issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  
David L. Dubrow, Les Jacobowitz, Dennis J. Henderson
The CARES Act authorized the Secretary of the Treasury to make up to $500 billion in loans, loan guarantees, and other investments for eligible businesses, States, and municipalities.
David M. Martin, Amal U. Dave, Paul A. Schmid
Below is a summary of the Main Street New Loan Facility and the Main Street Expanded Loan Facility, details of which were released by the Federal Reserve this morning. Arent Fox will continue to update, and expand on, this summary as more information becomes available.
Barbara S. Wahl, Aaron H. Jacoby
In today’s episode, we talked with Barbara Wahl about “Force Majeure” and possible defenses that may be available to avoid performance under a contract due to Coronavirus and the Government Orders related to the pandemic.
Aaron H. Jacoby, Russell P. McRory, Victor P. Danhi, Daisy Sexton, Lisa Singer
The SBA has released additional guidance regarding the application of certain affiliate rules applicable to the PPP.
Darrell S. Gay, Michael L. Stevens
The following chart has been compiled to provide New York employers with guidance as they weigh decisions about whether to approve an employee’s leave request(s) based on different common factual scenarios that may arise.
David L. Dubrow, Richard J. Krainin, Jeannette Carneiro McLaughlin, Tal M. Unrad, Justin A. Goldberg
On April 6 the Small Business Administration (SBA), after consulting with the Department of Treasury, published a set of Frequently Asked Questions relating to the Paycheck Protection Program.
In the true spirit of Arent Fox, we are working to be Smart in Your World as many of us are doing the best we can to stay safe in our own communities (i.e., social distancing).
Tal M. Unrad, Bryce W. Donohue, Paul A. Schmid
On April 3, the Small Business Administration issued two additional rule updates affecting the Paycheck Protection Program.
James M. Westerlind, Aaron H. Jacoby
With businesses facing reduced hours or closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic, business interruption coverage is top of mind. In today’s episode, we talked to James Westerlind about the types of coverage and policy exclusions that can impact your ability to make a claim.
Lynn R. Fiorentino
We previously reported on Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order which put in place mandatory stay-at-home restrictions except for workers in “essential businesses” as part of an effort to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
David L. Dubrow, Richard J. Krainin, Jeannette Carneiro McLaughlin, Tal M. Unrad, Justin A. Goldberg
On April 2, the Small Business Administration published an Interim Final Rule intended to amend certain existing regulations in order to assist lenders and borrowers in advance of the April 3 opening submission opportunity for the newly established Paycheck Protection Program.
Darrell S. Gay, Michael L. Stevens
Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) employers with 499 or fewer employees are responsible for providing employees with paid sick leave and paid expanded family and medical leave under certain circumstances related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).