Updated: 03.31.20
Your
Guide to
COVID-19
As the nation continues to see more issued orders, employers need to stay appraised of whether they are essential or non-essential in the states in which they operate.
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BHGR 2026 Firm Elevations
Berg Hill Greenleaf Ruscitti proudly announces the elevation of Nicholas DeBruyne and Jerad West to equity partner. This milestone is a testament to their dedication to clients, colleagues, and the practice of law. We look forward to the leadership and vision they...
SBA Loans Under the CARES Act
On March 27, 2020 President Trump signed the CARES Act[1]. This client alert provides a brief overview of many of the SBA[2] provisions of the CARES Act that are likely to be of benefit to our clients. PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM The CARES Act Paycheck...
Commercial Lease Obligations in the Face of COVID_19: Force Majeure and Common Law Defenses
Authors: Tasha J. Power, Peter C. Schaub The COVID-19 pandemic has far reaching, and yet to be seen, implications in our daily lives. None so less than in the area of landlord-tenant law. Below are some issues to consider. This is not an exhaustive list and should...
COVID-19 State Orders
As the nation continues to see more issued orders, employers need to stay appraised of whether they are essential or non-essential in the states in which they operate.California Colorado Delaware Hawaii Illinois Indiana Louisana Michigan Minnesota...
BizWest: Ruscitti Talks Force Majeure
Right now, Ruscitti said he’s telling clients to be ready to assert or defend force majeure and to document in detail how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting them. He’s also advising them not to panic and to remember that their companies are not the only ones dealing...
Construction Industry Best Practices: Adapting to COVID-19
The potential impacts of the Coronavirus and COVID-19 on the construction industry are unprecedented and unpredictable. Impacts may include project suspensions, delays, government or medical ordered quarantines, governmental actions such as stay at home orders,...
UPDATED: COVID-19 IRS Tax Filing Relief: 90-Day Automatic Extension
On Saturday March 21, 2020, the Treasury Department and IRS issued Notice 2020-18, which extended the filing deadline for federal income taxes to July 15, 2020. This extension for filing is also automatic and taxpayers need not have to file for an extension on their...
Our Commitment to Service
Serving our clients is the core of what we do. That means providing consistent and reliable action and communication you can count on today and every day. In keeping this commitment, your safety and the safety of our team will remain our top priority. As the nation...
COVID-19 IRS Tax Payment Relief: 90-Day Automatic Extension
On Wednesday March 18, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released guidance regarding an automatic 90-day extension for federal tax payments via Notice 2020-17. The previous due date for making federal tax payments of April 15, 2020, has been moved instead to July...
Does Your Business Interruption Insurance Cover COVID-19?
Many businesses that purchased commercial insurance policies may be wondering if they are covered for interruptions resulting from forced and voluntary closures as a result of COVID-19. Commercial insurance policies frequently include business interruption coverage...
COVID-19 Impacts on Domestic Construction and Commercial Contracts: Force Majeure
COVID-19 continues to make significant impacts on our economic climate, leaving many businesses seeking clarity on their rights, obligations, and relief that might be available. With the current situation, a force majeure clause may provide relief under construction...