June 13th, 2022
My Business Survived COVID, But Will It Survive Me? (5 Initial Considerations for Business Succession Planning)
The recent pandemic ravaged businesses large and small, causing record numbers of closures and financial hardship. The reality check over the last two and a half years has caused many individuals to examine their personal…
September 27th, 2021
What President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate Means for Employers
UPDATE: On January 13, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked enforcement of the OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), which would have required all employers with 100 or more employees covered by OSHA’s rules and regulations,…
February 18th, 2021
How do PPP funds affect the sale of your business?
If you are a business owner, received Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) funds under the CARES Act and are now considering selling your business, there are certain key considerations you must be aware of prior to…
January 6th, 2021
Tax Provisions of the Emergency Coronavirus Relief Legislation
As part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021, the lengthiest legislation in U.S. history at more than 5500 pages, Congress enacted further tax relief to those adversely affected by the coronavirus but including additional provisions.…
August 20th, 2020
COVID-19 Lease Amendments
It has been nearly six months since the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia declared states of emergency in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Though local jurisdictions have put in place…
August 17th, 2020
Changing Contracts Amid COVID-19
The effects of COVID-19 have led to numerous contract disputes in all industries. Contracts often include a Force Majeure (or “Act of God”) provision, which provides for what happens when circumstances beyond a party’s control…
June 30th, 2020
Andrew Schwartz Speaks on PPP Loan Forgiveness & Legal Considerations as Employees Return to Work
Business attorney Andrew Schwartz joined The Small Business Network and Montgomery Community Media for a recorded presentation on “Payroll Protection Plan: Your Loan Forgiveness Questions Answered!” The presentation covers a range of topics, including answers…
June 8th, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (“Act”), which amends key provisions of the Small Business Act and the CARES Act that relate to the…
May 22nd, 2020
Impact on Personal Injury Settlements During COVID-19
During this time of COVID-19 many things are on hold, but your right to get fair compensation for your injuries should not be one of them. You may have heard the courts in Maryland, Virginia,…
May 20th, 2020
The Impact of COVID-19 on Family Support Orders
COVID-19 is having a significant impact on many facets of daily life, but for some people, the most profound impact is on their financial circumstances. When parents separate or spouses divorce, one party may be…