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COVID-19 UPDATE: PPP Loan Lawsuits against SBA and Chase
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) into law. As a part of the CARES Act, Congress allocated $349 billion in funds to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for small businesses to obtain loans to cover payroll expenses and avoid mass layoffs. Under the SBA Payroll Protection Act (PPP) directives, [...]
COVID-19 UPDATE: Business Interruption Insurance Denials
As a result of the COVID-19 "Safer at Home" Orders and forced non-essential business closures, many companies have suffered significant losses of business income over the past month. While the SBA and private banks are running out of cash to assist small business owners, many owners have turned to their commercial insurance carriers for help. For owners with Business Interruption [...]
COVID-19 Update: Federal Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have announced that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This deferment applies to all taxpayers, [...]
COVID-19 UPDATE: Florida Workplace Exposure Claims – DENIED!
As Florida and the rest of the country continues to combat COVID-19 with non-essential business closures and layoffs, many workers have been deemed "essential employees" and remain in the workforce. Depending on your job and the type of work you are required to perform for your employer, exposure to coronavirus may fall under Florida Workers’ Compensation law. As with all [...]
COVID-19 Update: Florida Essential Business List
On April 1, 2020, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued this Order directing all individuals in the State of Florida to limit their movements and personal interaction outside of their home to only those necessary to obtain or provide essential services. Click here to review Federal guidance on essential infrastructure and business. You can see a list of businesses and industries [...]
COVID-19 Update: Jacksonville Attorney Office Operations
Our Jacksonville Offices remain open under the guidelines established by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry's "Safer at Home" Orders. In concert with recommendations from The Florida Bar, our attorneys and staff are working remotely. We have put in place systems for virtual personal injury and family law new client consultations, current client status meetings, as well [...]