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Download PDFAs the impacts of the spread of COVID-19 continue to influence dramatic changes in federal, state, and local efforts, businesses face increasing uncertainty and difficulty in managing their contractual responsibilities and expectations. In general, the virus’s impact on contractual obligations will be fact-driven and a reading of the specific terms of individual contracts will be necessary. Keep in mind that the terms of each contract will typically dictate the applicable law, [...]

Download PDFIn an effort to help our employer clients deal with the constantly changing workplace circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna is providing the following checklist of strategies and issues for employers to consider:  Can you reduce employee work schedules or employee pay rates?  You should consider:Is the employee non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) (i.e., entitled to overtime if he or she works more than 40 [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges to all business and organizations, forcing tough decisions that significantly impact to people, operations and governance. The attorneys of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna are here to assist you with navigating these challenges, and have developed the following resources to keep you up to date on changes and legal issues to be considered:PPP Loans- Flexibility AmendmentPPP Loan ForgivenessPlan Now for Reopening to Avoid Employee Claims [...]

Download PDFCheck your commercial property insurance policy for business income, extra expense, dependent  properties, crisis management, business travel and meeting cancellation and contract penalties insurance coverage.      ___    Is the business shuttered because an employee has COVID-19 or the virus is present at the premises?  A business that must suspend operations because of COVID-19 potentially has insurance coverage for its lost income and extra [...]

With the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) expanding literally by the hour, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna is doing everything possible to support the safety, health and well-being of our attorneys, paralegals and staff.  At the same time, the Firm has business continuity plans in place to ensure our ability to continue to serve our clients’ needs in the event of a disruption of our office operations or quarantine due to COVID-19.Business ContinuityIn order to ensure our ability to [...]