Ulmer & Berne attorneys are committed to helping you and your business navigate these uncertain and challenging times. We’ve created this news hub to make it easy for you to find applicable legal insights related to the coronavirus crisis in the areas of real estate, tax, employment & labor, insurance, immigration, healthcare, and more. As the situation develops, our attorneys will deliver ongoing updates, information, and further interpretation to pending legislation and enacted laws. Because the COVID-19 situation is changing rapidly, please consult with your Ulmer attorney for the latest developments and specific counsel as your questions or issues arise.
December 23, 2020 – In March 2020, the federal government passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which required employers to provide paid leave to employees under certain circumstances related to the global coronavirus pandemic. The FFCRA contains two main provisions that address employee absences: the Emergency Family and…
December 22, 2020 – Congress gave recipients of loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) a holiday present when it confirmed the deductibility of expenses paid with proceeds of a PPP loan that is forgiven. This confirmation is part of the massive Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Act”) that Congress…
In a new four-part series on Ulmer’s Real Estate Advisor Law Blog, Ulmer Associate Alexander S. Conn addresses landlord liability during COVID-19. Throughout the series, Conn covers landlord negligence, duties, and defenses, recommendations for landlords on how to protect themselves, an overview of proposed COVID-19 related legislation that is traveling…
September 3, 2020 - On Wednesday, September 1, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued a temporary moratorium on residential evictions in an effort to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The order entitled, “Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions to Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19” (the…
July 22, 2020 – On June 22, 2020, the President signed Presidential Proclamation (P.P.) 10052, which suspended the entry to the United States of certain nonimmigrants, including H-1B, L-1, and J visa holders. In a statement posted on July 17, 2020, the Department of State (DOS) announced exemptions from the ban…
July 7, 2020 – The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) issued a broadcast message on July 6, 2020, announcing an imminent new Temporary Final Rule regarding online coursework permitted for students in F and M nonimmigrant status. SEVP is part of the National Security Investigations Division of U.S. Immigration…
June 23, 2020 – On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation that suspends the entry of foreign nationals on certain employment-based nonimmigrant visas into the United States. This Proclamation also extends, effective immediately, Presidential Proclamation 10014 issued on April 22, 2020, which suspended the entry of certain immigrants…
Ulmer Managing Partner Scott P. Kadish was interviewed by Law360 to discuss how law firms are handling the process of reopening offices to attorneys and staff after closures precipitated by the coronavirus pandemic. In the article, Scott outlines Ulmer’s approach and how the firm is working to keep employees safe…
June 9, 2020 – Late last week Congress approved and the President signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (“Flexibility Act”). This new bill attempts to address some of the more troubling requirements when applying the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) to actual business situations. PPP was created by…