Benefits and pitfalls under the CARES Act that every small business needs to understand Location Pre-Recorded Webinar Date 04.21.20 Description This webinar includes CARES Act topics, including: Employer's obligation to provide COVID-19 sick leave Sick and Family Leave Credit CARES…
Bullying of children and teens happens whether they interact with others in person or through social media. Like the horrible virus, research suggests cyberbullying will continue to spread during social distancing because social media is their primary form of communication…
In what was as much an act of theater as it was substantive, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a Notice on April 14 requiring insurers with Business Income claims to abide by the longstanding Fair Claims Settlement Practices Regulations…
As we have seen tragic effects around the world, the COVID-19 virus has proved to be unpredictable, with guidelines from state and federal governments and health agencies evolving from one week to the next. Currently, the effect of the crisis…
Remaining vigilant regarding risk management is of prime importance in these uncertain times. While the COVID-19 virus may be disrupting the typical "to-do" list, the work must still get done. We offer some thoughts to help you to remain focused…
Yes, there are insurance law developments that do not involve the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday, April 6, in the latest chapter of a 30 plus year saga, the California Supreme Court issued yet another (and a much anticipated) opinion in Montrose…
The U.S. Treasury Department released new implementation guidance on April 6, 2020 regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), including changes to interpretations for loan amount calculation. Additionally, the new guidance provides relaxed standards for applicants and underwriting banks. These changes could…
California Insurance Commissioner Suspends All Statutory and Contractual Deadlines For 90 Days After the Termination of State of Emergency California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has suspended all statutory and contractual deadlines associated with insurance claims for 90 days past the…
Life as we know it changed in January of this year upon confirmation that the Coronavirus had reached the US. As of this writing the United States has seen at least 217,263 confirmed cases of Coronavirus, and at least 5,151…
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the federal government, as well as state and local governments like Oregon and Washington, have issued multiple executive orders and emergency notices, most of which refer to "essential workers." Although this reference appears in…