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UPDATE: COVID-19 Implications on US Immigration and Visa Processing
Please note this memo was issued on May 22, 2020, and guidance may have changed by the time you read
22/05/2020
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How to Manage Employee Discipline and Grievance Procedures During COVID-19
The Advisory, Conciliation, and Arbitration Service (ACAS) in the UK has provided specific guidance on conducting disciplinary and grievance procedures
22/05/2020
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WEBINAR: GETTING BACK TO WORK: Considerations for Businesses Post-COVID Mandatory Shutdown
WEBINAR: Thursday, May 28th at 12pm EDT. Click here to register The COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered businesses and disrupted lives
19/05/2020
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Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Update: New Good-Faith Certification on the Need for SBA Loan
Repayment Deadline is Monday (May 18, 2020) The US Department of Treasury updated its Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document, which
14/05/2020
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UPDATE: Expenses Paid with Forgiven PPP Loan Funds are not Tax Deductible
If you have received a loan as part of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), you may be confused by the
02/05/2020
COVID-19
SECOND STIMULUS – The US Government Tops Up Stimulus Programs for Small Businesses
The $484 billion interim emergency bill passed by the US House and Senate includes expanded funding for small businesses and
24/04/2020
COVID-19
CARES Act – Streamlined Bankruptcy Protection for Small Businesses
The economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are wreaking havoc on businesses everywhere. In an effort to help small
22/04/2020
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The UK Government Launches Future Fund to Support Start-Ups Impacted by the COVID-19 Disruption – Here are the Details
The UK Government has announced a new scheme to issue convertible loans to innovative companies that are facing financing difficulties
21/04/2020
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Calculating US Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness – What’s Required?
While we wait for the decision from the US government on the future of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), for those
20/04/2020
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Paycheck Protection Program Runs Out of Money – What Happens Now?
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today that they are unable to accept any new applications for the Paycheck
16/04/2020
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UPDATE: UK Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – What the Changes Mean for Employers and Employees
This is the information we have as of 17 April 2020 and is our interpretation of the newly issued Direction
16/04/2020
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Venture or Private Equity Backed Start-Ups – Don’t Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program Until You Fix Your Affiliation Issues
This is the information we have as of April 13, 2020 and is our interpretation of the rules for applying
13/04/2020
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INFORMATION UPDATE: Forgivable US Government Loans for Small Businesses
Last updated April 9, 2020. On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the historic $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief,
09/04/2020
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Coronavirus – Force Majeure or Frustration
As the impact of COVID-19 grows, it is becoming increasingly apparent that supply chains are being significantly impacted. Businesses are
08/04/2020
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Now Would Be a Good Time to Update Your Illness and Injury Prevention Programs
By Sean Hogle, Partner, Rooney Nimmo San Francisco As in many other jurisdictions in the US and abroad, all employers
07/04/2020
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New Protective Measures for UK Business Tenants
On 25 March 2020, emergency legislation in the form of the Coronavirus Act 2020 (“the Act”) was given royal assent.
07/04/2020
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Zoom at Your Own Risk?
According to an article by Reuters on April 1, Elon Musk has told staff at his rocket company SpaceX that
06/04/2020
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UK Government Temporarily Suspends Wrongful Trading Provisions Giving Relief to UK Companies from Creditors
The UK government has announced a set of extraordinary measures to alleviate the financial pressures facing UK businesses through the
06/04/2020
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UPDATE: Foreign Ownership of a US Business Now Doesn’t Automatically Disqualify for Paycheck Protection Program
This is the information we have as of April 5, 2020 and is our interpretation of the rules for applying
05/04/2020
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VIDEO: US Paycheck Protection Program and Business Relief – Your Questions Answered
Rooney Nimmo Founding Partner, Allan Rooney and Senior Associate, Elannie Damianos discuss what’s involved, from eligibility to the use of
03/04/2020
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Coronavirus UK Client Briefing – CBILS Q&A
HM Government has announced a package of £330bn in loan guarantees and a £20bn fiscal intervention including further business rate
01/04/2020
COVID-19
Coronavirus UK Client Briefing – Job Retention Scheme Q&A
HM Government has announced a package of £330bn in loan guarantees and a £20bn fiscal intervention including further business rate
31/03/2020
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Coronavirus (UK) – Potential Relief for Your Business
In addition to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, and the Statutory Sick Pay
26/03/2020
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Coronavirus – and the Material Adverse Change Clause
Alarmed by the escalating coronavirus pandemic, corporates and financial institutions such as banks and private equity firms are quietly seeking
26/03/2020
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Coronavirus – Working From Home – Five Things for Businesses to Consider
Asking employees to work remotely can be difficult, especially for organizations that don’t have remote work already embedded in their
26/03/2020
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Coronavirus – Seven Things the UK Government’s Measures Will Do To Help Businesses
The UK government has announced a set of temporary measures to support people and businesses through the period of economic
25/03/2020
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Coronavirus – Five Things the Draft US Legislation Will Do to Help Businesses
As US Senate negotiators work towards an agreement on a coronavirus rescue package that could inject more than $2 trillion
24/03/2020
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Coronavirus – Paid Sick Leave – Emergency Legislation for New York Employers and Employees
Please note this memo was published on March 23, 2020, and guidance may have changed by the time you read
23/03/2020
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Coronavirus – Implications on US Immigration and Visa Processing
Please note this memo was issued on March 20, 2020, and guidance may have changed by the time you read
21/03/2020
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Coronavirus – US Federal Legislative Relief for Employers and Employees
Please note this article was published on March 18, 2020 and guidance may have changed by the time you read
18/03/2020
