A skilled attorney is a critical part of any business owner's advisory team. Business attorneys are equipped to assist you in handling a variety of tasks that can protect you from potential legal and business pitfalls, in addition to solving existing legal issues. As important as they are to your...
We will tackle a variety of topics on September 21, 2020 at 3 pm. Top 10 Mid-Pandemic Issues for Small Businesses This 30 minute presentation followed by Q&A will touch on 10 of the most compelling legal issues facing small business as as we remain in the mid-pandemic phase. Contr...
In a matter of weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world and forced communities to reevaluate everything. Despite the unpredictability that has accompanied this global crisis, it is not too late to implement changes to protect you, your employees, and your business. Here are some tips a...
Our next 30 minute " Essentials" webinar series kicks off on August 31 with a special focus on family business succession planning. Jim Creenan and Kevin Nowe will present a fast-paced, practical overview of the process to business owners and their allies. Who? Many of our clients have car...
As small business owners grapple with the economic realities of nationwide stay-home orders and social distancing mandates, legislatures have been updating laws and developing new programs to keep the economy afloat. The latest and most groundbreaking is the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic ...
In today's data-driven world, small businesses often find themselves in possession of sensitive customer data. As the collection of data increases, customers grow more suspicious of the means and methods used to collect and store data. In response to this growing concern, we are seeing increased ...
Conversations about data privacy policies and website terms of use have become more common in recent months. Large companies like Facebook,[1] Expedia,[2] and Dick's Sporting Goods[3] have been involved in litigation involving agreements that address these very issues. The questions on most busin...
Almost all business owners eventually must make the difficult decision to terminate an employee. Whether that decision arises from failure on the employee's part or economic turbulence, one thing is clear: How a business handles this delicate situation can either increase or decrease the risk of ...
Despite the uncertainty that has accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic and that still lies ahead, one thing remains certain: Most businesses will eventually reopen. On April 16, 2020, President Trump set forth guidelines for the reopening of businesses in the United States. Additionally, governors fr...
Businesses across the globe have experienced unprecedented interruptions and closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, many businesses are finding it difficult to perform their contractual obligations. Consequently, a common but often overlooked contractual clause is in the limelig...
This week, Governor Wolf signed yet another Executive Order preventing residential evictions. Specifically, the EO states: Section 2: Notice Requirements of the Landlord and Tenant Act and other Acts Suspended Commencing on July 10, the notice requirements mandated by the Landlord and Tenant...
For your information, the PA Department of Health has issued the following travel related restrictions due to COVID-19 pandemic. Employers should inform staff of these current limitations with instructions to work from home or use other PTO to cover the additional days away from work. COVID-...
According to PA Treasure Joe Torsella: "The Pennsylvania Treasury is currently seeking the owners of more than $3.5 billion in unclaimed property. Treasury receives hundreds of millions of dollars in unclaimed property every year. These items and funds go missing, often for things as simple as ...
On May 4, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published questions and answers regarding retirement provisions in Section 2202 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. In addition to providing aid for individuals and businesses, the CARES Act increases accessibility ...
One of the major provisions of the CARES Act is the Payment Protection Program (PPP), a loan program created to incentivize the retention of employees in small businesses. Under the PPP, small businesses can obtain loans to pay for payroll, mortgage interest, rent, and utilities. The deadline for...
The post-COVID-19 world will likely see a major shift toward companies maintaining remote workforces. Due to government-mandated business closures and stay-home orders, many owners and employees of small businesses have been forced to work virtually, and they have seen the benefits. Studies show ...
The landmark COVID-19 stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, has been a significant tool for assisting struggling small businesses during the current international pandemic. However, the centerpiece of this legislation, the Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP)...
Pennsylvania has moved Allegheny County and Westmoreland County to GREEN as of June 5, 2020. What exactly does GREEN mean? Here are three things to keep in mind: First and foremost, please understand that all business should utilize safe practices regardless of how the government directs ...
On June 3, 2020, Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 "to amend the Small Business Act and the CARES Act to modify certain provisions related to the forgiveness of loans under the paycheck protection program, to allow recipients of loan forgiveness under the pay...
Several Federal agencies have offered employer guidance on return to work issues. The White House Corona virus task force is issued guidance for each state concerning reopening. That is located at http:\\whitehouse.gov/openingAmerica The CDC issued a simple to follow that decision tree. ...
Many of the small businesses in our communities have struggled for their survival during the government ordered shutdown. Now that many business locations may restart modified operations, we anticipate further tension resulting from lack of clear rules associated with the closure orders. First,...
Despite the uncertainty that has accompanied the COVID-19 pandemic and that still lies ahead, one thing remains certain: Most businesses will eventually reopen. On April 16, 2020, President Trump set forth guidelines for the reopening of businesses in the United States. Additionally, governors f...
https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/PPP--Fact-Sheet.pdf PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) INFORMATION SHEET: BORROWERS The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) authorizes up to $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses to pay their employees during the COVID-19 crisis. All loan...
Add another poster to the Wall.... The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires certain public employers and private employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID...
03/27/20 Small businesses are struggling economically in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses have closed as a result of shelter-in-place orders, and even in states less severely affected by the virus, many non-essential businesses have closed. Further, companies that have remained op...
Creenan & Baczkowski, PC can represent you and your organization in Real Estate/Construction, Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, and Business law issues in Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties, in Pennsylvania. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
