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Coronavirus (COVID-19): CARES Act allows penalty-free distributions from retirement accounts up to $100,000

April 13, 2020 by Gregory N. Hoffman and Rui P. Alves

Typically, withdraws from retirement accounts by individuals younger than 59 ½ years old are subject to a 10% penalty. However, through the CARES Act, the recent $2 trillion dollar coronavirus relief package passed by Congress, Coronavirus Related Distributions (CRD) of…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Business Interruptions

April 2, 2020 by Kevin M. Hensley

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic will be dramatic across the spheres of medicine, government, personal relations, and business. While some essential businesses stay open, closures and slowdowns are likely more the rule than the exception. Affected businesses will naturally…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Rhode Island Bridge Loan Program Helps Small Businesses and Nonprofits Awaiting CARES Act Funding

April 2, 2020 by Gregory N. Hoffman and C. Alexander Chiulli

Through the CARES Act, the recent $2 trillion dollar coronavirus relief package passed by Congress, Rhode Island will receive $1.2 billion in SBA disaster loan funding. It may take weeks, however, before this money reaches Rhode Island’s small businesses and…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Contract and Creditor Considerations for Small Businesses and Non-Profits

April 1, 2020 by Gregory N. Hoffman and C. Alexander Chiulli

As a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, myriad contracts, leases, and business relationships have been significantly impacted. Many of these contracts may have been fundamentally altered and require renegotiation, or may even no longer be binding. Contract Evaluation and…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): How Rhode Island’s Business Recovery Plan Can Help Small Businesses and Non-Profits Sustain the Pandemic

April 1, 2020 by Gregory N. Hoffman and C. Alexander Chiulli

The Rhode Island Superior Court’s recently implemented COVID-19 Business Recovery Plan allows businesses to seek judicial assistance to restructure their obligations and operations relative to the pandemic. If COVID-19 has impacted your organization and you need: A court-approved plan that…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): How the CARES Act Can Help Small Businesses and Non-Profits Sustain the Pandemic

April 1, 2020 by Gregory N. Hoffman and C. Alexander Chiulli

The historic $2 trillion dollar coronavirus relief package, officially known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provides significant financial assistance and benefits to eligible Rhode Island and Massachusetts businesses and non-profits. If COVID-19 has impacted your…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): New York Charter Schools Special Education Q&A

March 30, 2020 by Paul T. O'Neill

Written by New York charter school attorney, Paul T. O’Neill, the following is a comprehensive question and answer about the guidance on special education law and regulations related to COVID-19 for New York city and state. The U.S. Department of…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): New York Charter Schools Employment Law Q&A

March 30, 2020 by Lisa J. Holtzmuller

Written by New York charter school attorney, Lisa J. Holtzmuller, the following is a comprehensive question and answer analysis of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and New York Emergency Paid Sick Leave Legislation for New York charter schools. The…

Legal Lowdown Podcast – Episode #12 – Updated COVID – 19 Legal Considerations For Schools

March 25, 2020 by Glenn

As “social distancing” increases, schools and educators are under increased pressure to comply with existing and changing regulations. In this episode of the “Legal Lowdown Podcast” Matt Plain provides updated COVID-19 (Coronavirus) legal considerations for schools.

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Dept. of Education Allows States to Waive Standardized Tests – Impact on Rhode Island Schools

March 24, 2020 by Rita E. Nerney

On March 20, 2020, Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, announced that states can bypass standardized testing for the 2019-2020 school year due to COVID-19. States that are unable to assess their students due to COVID-19 are invited to submit a…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Federal and New York State Education Update

March 23, 2020 by Paul T. O'Neill

Written by Paul T. O’Neill, this March 23, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) education update provides a current status of all U.S. federal and New York state guidance for school districts, charter schools and private schools. FEDERAL Supplemental Fact Sheet on Special Education…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Dept. of Education Allows States to Waive Standardized Tests – Impact on Massachusetts Schools

March 22, 2020 by Greg Vanden-Eykel

Coronavirus (COVID-19): New Federal Guidance for Online Therapy and Telehealth

March 19, 2020 by Paul T. O'Neill

Since moving to shut down their normal operations in response the coronavirus health emergency, many schools and districts have moved to online operations. That has led to a range of challenges, including some relating to the confidentiality of student information….

Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Message to our Clients and Friends

March 17, 2020 by Francis A. Connor III, Pamela S. Gilman and Edward D. Shoulkin

Based upon the most current information from public health experts concerning the response to the COVID-19 virus outbreak, and in keeping with recommendations and/or requirements issued by federal, state and local authorities, Barton Gilman is committed to doing everything possible…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): DOs and DON’Ts for Massachusetts Employers

March 16, 2020 by Greg Vanden-Eykel

The following Coronavirus (COVID-19) considerations for Massachusetts employers reflects the state and federal government’s guidance as of Monday morning, March 16, 2020. DO Apply preventive and response measures uniformly to all employees. Consider flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home or other…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): DOs and DON’Ts for Rhode Island Employers

March 16, 2020 by Greg Vanden-Eykel

The following Coronavirus (COVID-19) considerations for Rhode Island employers reflects the state and federal government’s guidance as of Monday morning, March 16, 2020. DO Apply preventive and response measures uniformly to all employees. Consider flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home or…

Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Considerations Relating to NY Charter Schools

March 16, 2020 by Paul T. O'Neill

The following Coronavirus (COVID-19) update for New York Charter Schools reflects where things stand as of March 15, 2020 at 10:00 p.m. NYC CLOSING DISTRICT SCHOOLS As you may be aware, Mayor De Blasio has just announced that public schools…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Temporary Changes to the Massachusetts Open Meetings Law

March 13, 2020 by Greg Vanden-Eykel

On March 12, 2020, Governor Baker issued an Executive Order suspending certain portions of the Open Meeting Law during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus)-related state of emergency. Specifically, as of March 12, 2020, your Boards and all sub-committees may take the following…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Education Law Dos and Don’ts for Schools

March 10, 2020 by Rita E. Nerney, Greg Vanden-Eykel and Matthew R. Plain

Managing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and maintaining compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). DO Notify your local health department immediately upon learning that a member of your school community may…

Coronavirus (COVID-19): CARES Act allows penalty-free distributions from retirement accounts up to $100,000

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Insurance Coverage for COVID-19 Business Interruptions

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Rhode Island Bridge Loan Program Helps Small Businesses and Nonprofits Awaiting CARES Act Funding

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Contract and Creditor Considerations for Small Businesses and Non-Profits

Coronavirus (COVID-19): How Rhode Island’s Business Recovery Plan Can Help Small Businesses and Non-Profits Sustain the Pandemic

Coronavirus (COVID-19): How the CARES Act Can Help Small Businesses and Non-Profits Sustain the Pandemic

Coronavirus (COVID-19): New York Charter Schools Special Education Q&A

Coronavirus (COVID-19): New York Charter Schools Employment Law Q&A

Legal Lowdown Podcast – Episode #12 – Updated COVID – 19 Legal Considerations For Schools

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Dept. of Education Allows States to Waive Standardized Tests – Impact on Rhode Island Schools

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Federal and New York State Education Update

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Dept. of Education Allows States to Waive Standardized Tests – Impact on Massachusetts Schools

Coronavirus (COVID-19): New Federal Guidance for Online Therapy and Telehealth

Coronavirus (COVID-19): A Message to our Clients and Friends

Coronavirus (COVID-19): DOs and DON’Ts for Massachusetts Employers

Coronavirus (COVID-19): DOs and DON’Ts for Rhode Island Employers

Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Considerations Relating to NY Charter Schools

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Temporary Changes to the Massachusetts Open Meetings Law

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Education Law Dos and Don’ts for Schools

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