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As we continue to monitor COVID-19, White and Williams lawyers are working collaboratively to stay current on developments and counsel clients through the various legal and business issues that may arise across a variety of sectors. 

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Education

How Can Colleges and Universities "Stay" Open: Lessons from the Pandemic (Webinar)
September 9, 2020 | Presented By: James P. Anelli, Nancy Conrad and George C. Morrison

COVID-19: Mitigating Risk and Liability for a Fall Reopening (Virtual Workshop)
August 5, 2020 | Presented by: Nancy Conrad

University Students Seek Refund of Tuition Fees and Other Costs
April 13, 2020 | By: Nancy Conrad

Employee Benefits

Winter COVID-19 Relief Bill: Overview of Key Provisions
December 23, 2020

COVID-19 and Its Effect on Unemployment Benefits
May 14, 2020 | By: James P. Anelli and Robert M. Pettigrew

Finance and Lending

Good News for the Restaurant Industry – and Perhaps Their Landlords and Lenders 
March 17, 2021 | By: Jared A. Sheinberg and Nancy Sabol Frantz

States Clarify Personal Income Tax Treatment Related To PPP Loan Forgiveness
January 29, 2021 | By: John J. Eagan and L. Stephen Bowers

Winter COVID-19 Relief Bill: Overview of Key Provisions
December 23, 2020

IRS Issues Guidance on PPP Loans and the Employee Retention Credit in M&A Transactions
November 19, 2020 | By: John J. Eagan, Ryan J. Udell and L. Stephen Bowers

It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s…the SBA? SBA Issues Guidance on Change of Ownership Transactions Involving PPP Loans
November 19, 2020 | By: Ryan J. Udell and Adam J. Chelminiak

You Have Questions…SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness FAQs
August 19, 2020 | By: Ryan J. Udell and Adam J. Chelminiak

Evolving Trends in Valuation and Transaction Implications for Private Equity Firms in Today's COVID-19 Impacted World
ACG New York Webinar | Presented By: Lori S. Smith

Are We There Yet? - Part Deux
July 9, 2020 | By: Ryan J. Udell and Adam J. Chelminiak

Are We There Yet? SBA Issues Revised Guidance to Harmonize PPP with Flexibility Act Changes 
June 23, 2020 | By: Ryan J. Udell and Adam J. Chelminiak

Cannabis Reform Introduced as a Response to the COVID-19 Crisis
June 18, 2020 | By: Christopher Wisniewski and Ryan J. Udell

The Main Street Business Lending Program - Opening of Lender Registration and Proposed Expansion to Nonprofit Loans 
June 17, 2020 | By: Jennifer R. Santangelo, Ryan J. Udell, Maulin S. Vidwans, Adam J. Chelminiak and Patrick A. Haggerty

The Main Street Business Lending Program - Expanded Terms
June 11, 2020 | By: Jennifer R. Santangelo, Ryan J. Udell, Maulin S. Vidwans, Adam J. Chelminiak and Patrick A. Haggerty

If You Don’t Like the PPP Now, Wait a Few Minutes…Major Changes to PPP Loan Program as Congress Passes Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act
June 5, 2020 | By: Ryan J. Udell and Adam J. Chelminiak

The Main Street Business Lending Program - Forms and Agreements
June 4, 2020 | By: Jennifer R. Santangelo, Ryan J. Udell, Maulin S. Vidwans, Adam J. Chelminiak and Patrick A. Haggerty

The Main Street Business Lending Program - Update to Frequently Asked Questions
June 2, 2020 | By: Jennifer R. Santangelo, Ryan J. Udell, Maulin S. Vidwans, Adam J. Chelminiak and Patrick A. Haggerty

Forgive or Regret?: SBA and Treasury Release Long-Awaited PPP Loan Forgiveness Final Interim Rules
May 27, 2020 | By: Ryan J. Udell and Adam J. Chelminiak

What's the Standard for "Commercially Reasonable" in a Commercially Unreasonable World (Health Crisis)? Part II
May 19, 2020 | By: Timothy E. Davis, Steven Coury and Kristen Andreoli

“Forgive Me SBA, For I Have Complied With the PPP”: SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application
May 18, 2020 | By: Ryan J. Udell and Adam J. Chelminiak

Get Answers to Your SBA Loan Questions 
May 18, 2020 | Webinar

What's the Standard for "Commercially Reasonable" in a Commercially Unreasonable World (Health Crisis)?
May 15, 2020 | By: Steven Coury, Timothy E. Davis and Kristen Andreoli

Are We Entering Another “Nuclear Winter” for Venture Capital Financing?
May 13, 2020 | By: Lori S. Smith and Joshua G. Galante

Making It Up As We Go Along?: Real-Time Changes to Paycheck Protection Program Continue with Release of Additional Rules
May 5, 2020 | By: Ryan J. Udell and Adam J. Chelminiak

The Main Street Lending Program - Frequently Asked Questions
May 4, 2020 | By: Jennifer R. Santangelo, Ryan J. Udell, Maulin S. Vidwans, Adam J. Chelminiak and Patrick A. Haggerty

Private Equity and Other Businesses Need Not Apply: SBA Issues Fourth Paycheck Protection Program Interim Final Rule
April 28, 2020 | By: Ryan J. Udell and Adam J. Chelminiak

Lenders Win in Eligibility Battle - Heightened PPP Eligibility Policies Allowed
April 22, 2020 | By: Jennifer Santangelo and Andrew Marrinucci

The Main Street Business Lending Program
April 10, 2020 | By: Patrick Haggerty, Maulin Vidwans, Jennifer Santangelo, Ryan Udell and Adam Chelminiak

Loan Modifications Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: FDIC Answers CARES Act FAQs
March 30, 2020 | By: Nancy Sabol Frantz, Marissa Levy, Timothy Davis and Kristen E. Andreoli

Importance of Reviewing Existing Financing Agreements During COVID-19 Crisis
March 23, 2020 | By: Jennifer Santangelo, Maulin Vidwans and Andrew Marrinucci

Financial Restructuring and Bankruptcy

May 6, 2020 | By: Amy E. Vulpio and James C. Vandermark

Looming Hotel Bankruptcies Impact Loan Workouts
April 24, 2020 | By: Thomas Pinney, Heidi Sorvino and James Vandermark

Second Circuit Decision Addresses New York Usury Laws and Post-Default Mortgage Loan Obligations
April 17, 2020 | By: Kristen E. Andreoli, C. Jason Kim and Timothy E. Davis

New Subchapter V May be the Bankruptcy Lifeline Small Businesses Need to Survive COVID-19
Updated April 15, 2020 | By: Amy E. Vulpio

Commercial Lease Workouts During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 6, 2020 | By: Steven Ostrow, C. Jason Kim and Patrick Haggerty

Distressed Debt and Workout Agreements During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 27, 2020 | By: Nancy Sabol Frantz, Steven Ostrow and Andrew Marrinucci

Healthcare, HIPAA, Health Technology and Telehealth

Are Telehealth Laws Here to Stay? A Survey of Legislation in NJ, DE, NY, PA and MA 
March 30, 2021 | By:  Michael W. Horner, Stephen J. Milewski, Debra A. Weinrich and Susan J. Zingone

Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act Reintroduced to Congress 
January 28, 2021 | By: Debra A. Weinrich, Michael W. Horner and Erin P. Hohol

COVID-19 Vaccine: The Key to Reopening the Garden State & Recovering from the Pandemic
January 28, 2021 | Webinar

Winter COVID-19 Relief Bill: Overview of Key Provisions
December 23, 2020

PA Bill Offering Healthcare Providers COVID-19 Civil Immunity Vetoed
December 7, 2020 | By: Daniel J. Ferhat, Erin P. Hohol and Jason W. Poore

HHS Purports to Expand Civil Immunities Related to COVID-19 Vaccine
December 4, 2020 | By: William D. Kennedy and Patricia L. Luczak

New PA Bill Offers COVID-19 Civil Immunity to Healthcare Providers
November 25, 2020 | By: Daniel J. Ferhat, Erin P. Hohol and Jason W. Poore

PA Issues New Detailed, Comprehensive Guidelines for SNF Visitation and Activities
September 8, 2020 | By: William D. Kennedy

CMS 2021 Proposed Home Health Payment Rule May Make Certain Telehealth Changes Introduced During COVID-19 Pandemic Permanent 
June 30, 2020 | By: Andrew I. Hamelsky, Michael W. Horner and Zaara Bajwa Nazir

Telehealth and Medical Liability 
June 24, 2020 | By: Michael W. Horner, Stephen J. Milewski and Joshua E. Gajer

Liability in the Telehealth Era 
June 18, 2020 | By: Michael W. Horner, Stephen J. Milewski, Andrew H. Ralston, Jr. and Joshua Gajer

A National Registry of COVID-19 Patients: The Legal Implications 
June 5, 2020 | By: L. Stephen Bowers, Andrew F. Susko and Daniel J. Ferhat

CMS Announces New COVID-19 Surveys and Enforcement
June 2, 2020 | By: William D. Kennedy

New Jersey Wants You to Return to Your Doctor’s Office
May 22, 2020 | By: Michael W. Horner and Susan J. Zingone

COVID-19 Testing At Skilled Nursing Facilities: Guidance Based on PA DOH Advice
May 14, 2020 | By: William D. Kennedy

Governor Wolf Signs Executive Order Providing Limited Immunity to Healthcare Providers
May 8, 2020 | By: Kevin C. Cottone, Michael W. Horner, Andrew H. Ralston, Patricia L. Luczak and Jason W. Poore

COVID-19 CMS Blanket Waivers
May 4, 2020 | By: William D. Kennedy

Healthcare Goes Viral: Guidelines For Returning to the Front Lines
April 24, 2020 | By: Daniel J. Ferhat, Geoffrey F. Sasso, R. Victoria Fuller and Alison J. Russell

A Framework for Mitigating Liability Claims for Eldercare Facilities
April 20, 2020 | By: Kevin C. Cottone, William Kennedy, Stephen J. Milewski, Roopa Sabesan, Rafael Vergara and Robert Wright

Human Research in the COVID-19 World: Boundaries, Obligations and Guidance
April 20, 2020 | By: Debra A. Weinrich and Emily K. Silverstein

Will Pennsylvania Join Other States and Provide Immunity for Healthcare Workers Treating COVID-19 Patients?
April 15, 2020 | By: Daniel J. Ferhat and Jason Poore

A National Registry of COVID-19 Patients: The Legal Implications
April 13, 2020 | By: L. Stephen Bowers, Andrew F. Susko and Daniel J. Ferhat

Nursing Homes and Long-Term Care Facilities: The Next Front Line
April 9, 2020 | By: Stephen J. Milewski, Kevin C. Cottone and Roopa Sabesan

HHS Office of Civil Rights Reinforces Preclusion of Discriminatory Treatment Denials
March 31, 2020 | By: Debra A. Weinrich, Dana P. Petrillo and Jason Poore

CMS Suspends Standard Facility Surveys to Prioritize Immediate Jeopardy and Targeted Infection Surveys
March 25, 2020 | By: Kevin C. Cottone and Jason Poore

Fighting COVID-19 Across State Lines: Relaxing Provider Licensure and Renewal Requirements
March 25, 2020 | By: Geoffrey F. Sasso, Debra A. Weinrich and Alison Russell

COVID-19 Pandemic Relief for Healthcare Providers Participating in Quality Reporting Programs
March 25, 2020 | By: Debra A. Weinrich and Dana Petrillo

To Combat COVID-19, Delaware Opens Its Doors to Out-of-State and Retired Healthcare Providers (and Limits Their Liability)
March 24, 2020 | By: John D. Balaguer and Lindsey E. Imbrogno

Insurance

How Are Insurers And Policyholders Faring in COVID-19 Business Interruption Coverage Litigation?
December 17, 2020
| By: Edward M. Koch and Elizabeth C. Dolce

Court Holds That Insurance Producer Cannot Be Liable for Denial of COVID-19 Business Interruption Claim 
October 12, 2020 | By: Christopher P. Leise and Marc L. Penchansky

No Global MDL for COVID Business Interruption Claims, but Panel Will Consider Separate Consolidated Proceedings for Lloyds, Cincinnati, Hartford, Society
August 13, 2020 | By: Eric B. Hermanson and Konrad R. Krebs

MDL Panel Presented With Numerous Solutions for Handling Hundreds of Federal COVID-19 Coverage Actions
July 30, 2020 | By: Randy J. Maniloff and Eric B. Hermanson

The Show Must Go On: Navigating Arbitration In The Wake Of The COVID-19 Outbreak
July 16, 2020 | By: Justin K. Fortescue, Zachery B. Roth and Marianne E. Bradley

California Business Interruption COVID-19 Coverage Bill: A New Twist to Proposed State Legislation
July 8, 2020 | By: Edward M. Koch and Felix S. Yelin

All Roads Lead to the JPMDL: Another COVID-19 Business Interruption Declaratory Judgment Is Stayed Pending MDL Decision
July 7, 2020 | By: Eric B. Hermanson and Konrad R. Krebs

Case of First Impression Rules No Coverage for COVID Business Interruption Claim Because No Direct Physical Loss
July 3, 2020 | By: Anthony L. Miscioscia

Decided Yesterday: Federal Court’s Lesson For COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance
May 20, 2020 | By: Edward M. Koch and Randy J. Maniloff

Recent Decisions Raise Ceiling for Homeowners Seeking Coverage for COVID-19 Losses
May 18, 2020 | By: Anthony L. Miscioscia and Timothy A. Carroll

COVID Restrictions Struck in Wisconsin – Other Challenges Likely
May 14, 2020 | By: Eric B. Hermanson and Austin D. Moody

Broker Liability in the Wake of COVID-19 Coverage Litigation
May 8, 2020 | By: Christopher P. Leise and Marc L. Penchansky

Shuttered Businesses Seek National Consolidation of COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims
April 23, 2020 | By: Michael O. Kassak and Eric B. Hermanson

Pennsylvania Joins the Fray: Legislature Introduces Bill to Force Insurers to Pay for COVID-19-Related Business Interruption Losses
April 6, 2020 | By: Edward M. Koch  and Felix Yelin

COVID-19 and Subrogation: The Coronavirus’ Impact on Property Losses and Subrogation Claims
April 3, 2020 | By: Michael L. DeBona

New York Joins Growing Collection of States Considering Laws to Force Insurers to Pay COVID-19 Business Interruption Losses
March 28, 2020 | By: Anthony S. Miscioscia and Felix S. Yelin

New DJ Takes Different Tack on Business Interruption Coverage for COVID-19
March 27, 2020 | By: Randy J. Maniloff and Margo E. Meta

PA State Representative Requests a Resolution Urging Congress to Reimburse Insurers for COVID-19 Business Interruption Claim Payments
March 25, 2020 | By: Anthony L. Miscioscia and Margo E. Meta

Massachusetts Joins the Fray, Introduces Bill Forcing Insurers to Pay for COVID-19-Related Business Interruption Losses
March 25, 2020 | By: Eric Hermanson, Anthony Miscioscia and Timothy Carroll

Ohio Follows NJ: Legislature Introduces Bill to Force Insurers to Pay for COVID-19-Related Business Interruption Losses
March 25, 2020 | By: Anthony Miscioscia and Timothy Carroll

"Direct Physical Loss or Damage": The Gatekeeper to Property Insurance Coverage and COVID-19
March 24, 2020 | By: Edward Koch and Elizabeth Dolce

Why the Disconnect Between Perception and Reality for COVID-19 Business Interruption Coverage
March 23, 2020 | By: Randy Maniloff and Konrad Krebs

New Jersey’s Proposed COVID-2019 Business Interruption Insurance Legislation Fails to Socially Distance Itself From Constitutional Prohibitions
March 19, 2020 | By: Edward Koch and Felix Yelin

COVID-19: The Real Operation of New Jersey's Proposed Insurance Legislation
March 19, 2020 | By: Edward Koch and Randy Maniloff

First Coronavirus Coverage Suit Filed For Business Interruption
March 17, 2020 | By: Edward Koch, Randy Maniloff and Marc Penchansky

ISO Excluded Coronavirus Coverage 15 Years Ago 
March 15, 2020 | By: Edward Koch, Randy Maniloff and Margo Meta

New Jersey Legislature Considering Bill To Force Insurers To Pay COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims Expressly Excluded By ISO’s “Virus” Exclusion 
March 15, 2020 | By: Anthony Miscioscia and Randy Maniloff

CGL Coverage and Coronavirus: Is Causing Exposure an “Occurrence”? 
March 10, 2020 | By: Randy Maniloff and Margo Meta

Intellectual Property

May 1, 2020 | By: Frank A. Bruno, Randy M. Friedberg, Ilaria Maggioni and Katherine Todd

USPTO Issues Notice Waiving Certain Patent and Trademark Deadlines Due to COVID-19
April 3, 2020 | By: Frank A. Bruno, Randy M. Friedberg, Ilaria Maggioni and Katherine Todd

Labor and Employment

Key Takeaways For Employers in the Aftermath of the Supreme Court's Halt to OSHA's Vax/Testing Mandate
January 21, 2022 | By: Laura H. Corvo

Five Things Employers Must Know About Their Workplaces, the Raging Covid-19 Pandemic and OSHA’s Emergency Rule Status
December 20, 2021 | By: James P. Anelli

OSHA ETS Heads to Sixth Circuit
November 23, 2021 | By: George C. Morrison

How Employers Should Prepare for the OSHA COVID-19 Vaccine/Testing Mandate
November 18, 2021 | Webinar

New Requirements for Most Employers for the New Year
November 9, 2021 | By: David E. Edwards

EEOC Updates COVID-19 Religious Accommodation Guidance
November 4, 2021 | By: Tanya A. Salgado

Employers Beware: EEOC Files Pandemic Related Remote Work Lawsuit
October 5, 2021 | By: Nancy Conrad

More Guidance Yields More Questions
September 30, 2021 | By: David E. Edwards

A Roundtable Discussion on Vaccine/Testing Mandates From the Biden Administration
September 29, 2021 | Webinar

A “Key to NYC” Checklist for New York City Employers
August 27, 2021 | By: Joseph L. Lee

Are Vaccine Mandates Becoming the “New Normal” For Employers?
August 3, 2021 | By: Laura H. Corvo

Employer Vaccination Policies Will Continue to Gain Momentum as DOJ Offers New Guidance and Federal Employers Impose New Vaccine Requirements
August 3, 2021 | By: Tanya A. Salgado

Managing Generation Z in the Workplace
July 28, 2021 | By: John K. Baker

EEOC Updates on Vaccination Policies
July 16, 2021 | By: Tanya A. Salgado

Masks Off for Fully Vaccinated Employees?
May 27, 2021 | By: Joseph L. Lee

How Should Employers React Once the FDA Grants Full Approval of COVID-19 Vaccines?
May 13, 2021 | By: Debbie R. Sandler

The Pandora’s Box of Post-Pandemic Return to Work
April 29, 2021 | By: David E. Edwards

What Employers Should be Planning for in the Second Year of the Pandemic
March 31, 2021 | Webinar

Five Steps Employers Should Take In the Second Year Of the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 1, 2021 | By: Laura H. Corvo

OSHA Reinforces COVID Guidelines for the Workplace
February 9, 2021 | By: Joseph P. Paranac and Robert M. Pettigrew

Mandatory or Optional?: An Employers Guide to the COVID-19 Vaccine
January 13, 2021 | Webinar

2021 Brings Uncertainty to Vaccine Process
January 8, 2021 | By: James P. Anelli

Winter COVID-19 Relief Bill: Overview of Key Provisions
December 23, 2020

Employment Discrimination Claims Related to Vaccination Refusal – Disability
December 21, 2020 | By: Tanya A. Salgado and James P. Anelli

Employment Discrimination Claims Related to Vaccination Refusal – Religious Beliefs
December 10, 2020 | By: Tanya A. Salgado and James P. Anelli

Incoming Relief: The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
December 1, 2020 | By: James P. Anelli and Tanya A. Salgado

COVID-19 Update for New Jersey and Pennsylvania
November 20, 2020 | By: L. Stephen Bowers and Joseph L. Lee

New Jersey Employers Should Update Their Workplace COVID-19 Safety Protocols In Light of Recent Executive Order
November 9, 2020 | By: Laura H. Corvo

Department of Labor Revises Families First Coronavirus Response Act Temporary Rule
September 18, 2020 | By: Tanya A. Salgado

5 Steps Employers Should Take to Gear Up For Back-to-School
September 9, 2020 | By: Laura H. Covo

PA Governor Orders Targeted Mitigation Measures, Including Telework Unless Not Possible
July 17, 2020 | By: Nancy Conrad and Ryan J. Udell

Philadelphia Enacts COVID-19 Whistleblower Protection Ordinance
July 17, 2020 | By: Tanya A. Salgado and Debbie Rodman Sandler

Green Phase or Next Phase: Updated Guidance for Pennsylvania Employers and Employees Returning to the Workplace
July 15, 2020 | Webinar

Checklist For Returning Employees to the Workplace
July 6, 2020 | By: James P. Anelli and Laura H. Corvo

Pennsylvania Return to the Workplace
June 11, 2020 | Webinar

PA's Potential for a Presumption of Work-Related COVID-19 Injuries
June 9, 2020 | By: Sandra L. Niemotka

Return-to-Workplace Checklist: Considerations and Emerging Best Practices for Employers
June 5, 2020 | By: Nancy Conrad and George C. Morrison

NJ Essential Employers Can Expect a Presumption For Work-Related COVID-19
May 27, 2020 | By: Sandra L. Niemotka

Updated Guidance from the EEOC Regarding COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act and Other EEO Laws
May 14, 2020 | By: Scott H. Casher

COVID-19 and Its Effect on Unemployment Benefits
May 14, 2020 | By: James P. Anelli and Robert M. Pettigrew

Return to Work: Guidance for Workplace Reopening
By: James P. Anelli, John K.Baker, Gwenn B. Barney, Richard M. Borden, L. Stephen Bowers, Scott H. Casher, Nancy Conrad, Laura H. Corvo, Robert G. Devine, R. Victoria Fuller, Joshua A. Mooney, George C. Morrison, Sandra L. Niemotka, Joseph P. Paranac, Robert M. Pettigrew, Tanya A. Salgado, Debbie Rodman Sandler, Geoffrey F. Sasso, Jay Shapiro, Jeffrey S. Stewart and Robert Wright

Department of Labor Guidance Could Have Major Impact
May 13, 2020 | By: L. Stephen Bowers
Striking the Balance: Making the Tough Judicial Call
May 11, 2020 | By: James P. Anelli, Joshua A. Mooney and Andrew F. Susko

COVID-19 Fallout: Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants Against Furloughed and Laid Off Employees 
April 30, 2020 | By: Vincent N. Barbera and George C. Morrison

Worker Safety Measures Ordered in Pennsylvania and Other Jurisdictions
April 16, 2020 | By: Nancy Conrad, George Morrison and Tanya Salgado

Multi-Agency Guidance Clarifies Statutory Impact on Employer Health Plans
April 16, 2020 | By: L. Stephen Bowers

Enforcement Guidance for Recording Cases of COVID-19
April 15, 2020 | By: L. Stephen Bowers and Joshua Tumen

OSHA Releases COVID-19 Guidance
April 13, 2020 | By: L. Stephen Bowers and Joshua Tumen

Understanding New Paid Leave Rules In The Coronavirus Response Act
March 31, 2020 | By: Debbie Sandler

DOL Issues First Guidance on Families First Act
March 25, 2020 | By: Debbie Sandler

An Emergent Webinar: Navigating COVID-19's Impact - What Every Employer Must Know (Recording)
March 24, 2020 | Webinar

PA Work Injuries While Working Remotely
March 20,2020 | By: Sandy Niemotka and Karlynne Parzych

FAQ: What Every Employer Needs to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 20, 2020 | By: Debbie Sandler, Laura Corvo, George C. Morrison and Rob Pettigrew

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: An Analysis
March 20, 2020 | By: James P. Anelli, Ryan J. Udell, Rob Pettigrew and Gwenn B. Barney

Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Course and Scope of PA Employment
March 19, 2020 | By: Sandy Niemotka

Coronavirus Panic Is Going Viral-Steps to Take to Protect Your Workplace
March 9, 2020 | By: Nancy Conrad and Tanya Salgado

Litigation

Open Court: Return of In-Person Jury Trials in Philadelphia and Resolving Cases During COVID-19Fair Cross-Section Concerns Potentially Impacting Pandemic Jury Trials
April 5, 2021 | By: Andrew F. Susko and Daniel J. Ferhat

Fair Cross-Section Concerns Potentially Impacting Pandemic Jury Trials
January 8, 2021 | By: Robert G. Devine and Douglas M. Weck

The Nation’s First Binding Virtual Jury Trial is a Success, But Limitations Remain
August 19, 2020 | By: David R. Zaslow and Mark Paladino

Interacting With the Federal Courts During the COVID-19 Crisis 
August 19, 2020 | Webinar

Hidden Costs in Bargain Acquisitions of Businesses: Exposure to Fraudulent Transfer Claims 
August 18, 2020 | By: Thomas B. Fiddler, Amy E. Vulpio and Morgan S. Birch

Successor Liability in the Pandemic Era 
August 5, 2020 | By: Thomas B. Fiddler and Morgan S. Birch

Considering the Juror Pandemic Lens – Seating a Jury
August 3, 2020 | By: Robert G. Devine and Andrew F. Susko

Real Problems with Virtual Jury Trials: The Shallowing of Jury Pools
July 21, 2020 | By: Thomas B. Fiddler and Vincent N. Barbera

Remote Trials Can Control Prejudgment Risk
July 20, 2020 | By: Robert G. Devine, Victor J. Zarrilli and Kimberly M. Collins

When Will We See a Resumption of Jury Trials in Philadelphia County?
July 10, 2020 | By: Andrew F. Susko and Robert G. Devine

Evaluating Alternative Avenues to Verdict in the COVID-19 Legal Atmosphere
July 7, 2020 | By: Thomas B. Fiddler, David R. Zaslow, Mark Paladino and Natalie Molz

Virtual Jury Trials: The Next Wave of Remote Legal Practice
June 4, 2020 | By: David R. Zaslow and Mark Paladino

Striking the Balance: Making the Tough Judicial Call
May 11, 2020 | By: James P. Anelli, Joshua A. Mooney and Andrew F. Susko

Broker Liability in the Wake of COVID-19 Coverage Litigation
May 8, 2020 | By: Christopher P. Leise and Marc L. Penchansky

M&A Risk Allocation: Drafting and Litigation Considerations in the Era of COVID-19
May 1, 2020 | By: Marc S. Casarino, Thomas B. Fiddler, Lori S. Smith and Eric B. Porter

Workers' Compensation Act Exclusivity Likely Bars Most Employee COVID-19 Claims
May 1, 2020 | By: Robert G. Devine, Sandra L. Niemotka and Douglas M. Weck

April 30, 2020 | By: Vincent N. Barbera and George C. Morrison
April 14, 2020 | By: Robert G. Devine, James Burger and Douglas Weck

Supply-Chain Disruption - Before the Breach and How Best to Protect
April 3, 2020 | By: Robert G. Devine, Christian Singewald, Rochelle Gumapac and Timothy J. Keough

Not Remotely Law As Usual: Don't Settle for Delays - Settle at Remote Mediation
April 3, 2020 | By: Victor J. Zarrilli, Robert G. Devine and Michael W. Horner

Pennsylvania Courts Closed Through April 30, 2020: Litigating in the Current Statewide Emergency
April 2, 2020 | By: David R. Zaslow and Mark Paladino

Not Remotely Law as Usual: Remote Depositions – The Same But Different
March 31, 2020 | By: Victor J. Zarrilli, Robert G. Devine and Michael W. Horner

The Remote Deposition The Same But Different
March 31, 2020 | By: Victor J. Zarrilli

Is a Violation of a COVID-19 Order the Basis For Civil Liability?
March 26, 2020 | By: Robert G. Devine, James Burger and Douglas Weck

Social Distancing and the Impact on Service of Process Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 26, 2020 | By: Robert G. Devine, James Burger and Susan Zingone

Attempt to Enjoin Governor Wolf's Shutdown Order Denied by PA Supreme Court
March 23, 2020 | By: Jeffrey Stewart and Ryan J. Udell

Real Estate

Good News for the Restaurant Industry – and Perhaps Their Landlords and Lenders 
March 17, 2021 | By: Jared A. Sheinberg and Nancy Sabol Frantz

Winter COVID-19 Relief Bill: Overview of Key Provisions
December 23, 2020

CDC Issues Moratorium on Residential Evictions Through 2020 
September 8, 2020 | By: Steven E. Ostrow, C. Jason Kim and Marissa Levy

New York Court Temporarily Enjoins UCC Foreclosure Sale 
August 14, 2020 | By: Steven E. Ostrow, Timothy E. Davis, Steven E. Coury and Kristen E. Andreoli

Congress Introduces HOPE-ful Solution for Distressed CRE Borrowers 
August 3, 2020 | By: Timothy E. Davis and Marissa Levy

How COVID-19 Mezzanine Foreclosures May Fare In NY Courts 
July 7, 2020 | By: Timothy E. Davis, Steven Coury and Kristen E. Andreoli

Mezzanine Loan Defaults, UCC Foreclosures and Recent New York Court Decisions
July 6, 2020 | By: Timothy E. Davis, Steven Coury and Kristen Andreoli

Debt Forbearance/Settlement Agreements: One of the Most Important and Often Overlooked Clauses 
June 25, 2020 | By: John J. Eagan, Nancy Sabol Frantz, and Rachel A. Schneidman

Consider Short-Term Lease Workouts For Commercial Tenants 
June 17, 2020 | By: Steven Ostrow, C. Jason Kim and Patrick Haggerty

What's the Standard for "Commercially Reasonable" in a Commercially Unreasonable World (Health Crisis)? Part II
May 19, 2020 | By: Timothy E. Davis, Steven Coury and Kristen Andreoli

What’s the Standard for “Commercially Reasonable” in a Commercially Unreasonable World (Health Crisis)?
May 15, 2020 | By: Timothy E. Davis, Steven Coury and Kristen Andreoli

Commercial Lease Workouts During the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 6, 2020 | By: Steven Ostrow, C. Jason Kim and Patrick Haggerty

Loan Modifications Due to COVID-19 Pandemic: FDIC Answers CARES Act FAQs
March 30, 2020 | By: Nancy Sabol Frantz, Marissa Levy, Timothy Davis and Kristen E. Andreoli

What's the Standard for "Commercially Reasonable" in a Commercially Unreasonable World (Health Crisis)?
May 15, 2020 | By: Steven Coury, Timothy E. Davis and Kristen Andreoli

Delaware Covid-19 Emergency Order Restricts Normal Operations of Insurers, Lenders, Landlords and Utilities
March 27, 2020 | By: Marc Casarino

Distressed Debt and Workout Agreements During the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 27, 2020 | By: Nancy Sabol Frantz, Steven Ostrow and Andrew Marrinucci

Selling and Purchasing Performing and Non-Performing Loans: Threshold Issues to Consider
March 26, 2020 | By: Timothy Davis, William Johnston and Rachel Schneidman

COVID-19: Loan Enforcement and Foreclosure-Related Actions
March 25, 2020 | By: C. Jason Kim, Kristen Andreoli and Timothy Davis

Checklist for Lenders in Turbulent Times: Reviewing Your Portfolio
March 24, 2020 | By: Timothy Davis and William Johnston

Coronavirus: Key Issues for Commercial Leases
March 23, 2020 | By: C. Jason Kim and Rachel Schneidman

Return to Work

Green Phase or Next Phase: Updated Guidance for Pennsylvania Employers and Employees Returning to the Workplace
July 15, 2020 | Webinar

Checklist For Returning Employees to the Workplace
July 6, 2020 | By: James P. Anelli and Laura H. Corvo

Pennsylvania Return to the Workplace
June 11, 2020 | Webinar

Return-to-Workplace Checklist: Considerations and Emerging Best Practices for Employers
June 5, 2020 | By: Nancy Conrad and George C. Morrison

Return to Work: Guidance for Workplace Reopening
By: James P. Anelli, John K. Baker, Gwenn B. Barney, Richard M. Borden, L. Stephen Bowers, Scott H. Casher, Nancy Conrad, Laura H. Corvo, Robert G. Devine, R. Victoria Fuller, Joshua A. Mooney, George C. Morrison, Sandra L. Niemotka, Joseph P. Paranac, Robert M. Pettigrew, Tanya A. Salgado, Debbie Rodman Sandler, Geoffrey F. Sasso, Jay Shapiro, Jeffrey S. Stewart and Robert Wright

Tax

Winter COVID-19 Relief Bill: Overview of Key Provisions
December 23, 2020

New York State Legislature Considers Extending Mortgage Recording Tax to Mezzanine Debt and Preferred Equity 
September 8, 2020 | By: Marissa Levy, Timothy E. Davis and John J. Eagan

Recent Guidance on Employee Payroll Tax Deferral: Implementation Steps and Employer Discretion 
September 3, 2020 | By: James P. Anelli, John J. Eagan and L. Stephen Bowers

Debt Forbearance/Settlement Agreements: One of the Most Important and Often Overlooked Clauses 
June 25, 2020 | By: John J. Eagan, Nancy Sabol Frantz, and Rachel A. Schneidman

Estate Planning Considerations During the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 20, 2020 | By: Bridget La Rosa

Federal Tax Return Filing and Payment Update IRS Notice 2020-23
April 14, 2020 | By: John Eagan, L. Stephen Bowers, Warren Kauffman and Bridget La Rosa

IRS Releases Gift Tax and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Filing and Payment Relief
March 30, 2020 | By: John Eagan, Warren Kauffman and Bridget La Rosa

Workers' Compensation

NJ Essential Employees Now Have a Presumption for Work-Related COVID-19
September 18, 2020 | By: Sandra L. Niemotka

PA and NJ Give Special Consideration to Police and Fire Workers for COVID-19
July 27, 2020 | By: Sandra L. Niemotka

Pennsylvania Return to the Workplace
June 11, 2020 | Webinar

PA's Potential for a Presumption of Work-Related COVID-19 Injuries
June 9, 2020 | By: Sandra L. Niemotka

PA Work Injuries While Working Remotely
March 20,2020 | By: Sandy Niemotka and Karlynne Parzych

Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Course and Scope of PA Employment
March 19, 2020 | By: Sandy Niemotka

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