News, Insights & Events
Many of the attorneys in the Law Firm Alliance author articles and thought leadership pieces on important topics and trends covering a wide variety of practices.
While these articles are correct on matters of law when they are produced, verdicts, rulings, legislation and other actions may affect the applicability of some of the information. Please consult your legal advisor before making decisions on the information you read here.
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SBA Updates Key Guidance on Good-Faith Certifications Concerning the Paycheck Protection Program
May 12, 2020
Kate Chmielowiec, Elizabeth L. Lehman, Jeffrey B. Scheer - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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U.S. Supreme Court Rejects the Government’s Property Fraud Theory and Reverses “Bridgegate” Fraud Convictions
May 12, 2020
Mark Sheppard, James Petkun and Meredith Lowry,
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects the Government’s Property Fraud Theory and Reverses “Bridgegate” Fraud Convictions
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court reversed the fraud convictions in Kelly v. United States, also known as the “Bridgegate” case.
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You Say Independent Contractor; Virginia Says Employee
May 11, 2020
Michael T. Marr,
Sands Anderson PC
Effective July 1, 2020, Virginia will expand its reach into the employee versus independent contractor misclassification issue. Previously, Virginia had focused its efforts on the construction trade, where the Commonwealth believed most misclassifications occurred and workers were most vulnerable. With this new law in place, the cost to business owners of getting the classification of their workers wrong has grown exponentially and has unfortunately become potentially, financially catastrophic. See Va. Code §§ 40.1-28.7:7
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COVID-19 RETURN-TO-WORK POLICIES: Employer's Duty to Provide a Safe Workplace
May 11, 2020
By Len R. Brignac,
King & Jurgens
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Application of Common Law Negligence to Cases of Peer Sexual Misconduct: Potential Implications for the Scope of Institutional Liability
May 10, 2020
Sarah A. Luke - Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
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Should I Give Back My PPP Loan?
May 10, 2020
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Real Estate Contracts In COVID-19: Pay Attention To Your Timelines
May 10, 2020
C. Thomas Ebel,
Sands Anderson PC
The COVID-19 pandemic has injected a new level of uncertainty into the timing of performance under real estate contracts. Inspections or appraisals required during the due diligence period can be hindered by the unavailability of necessary parties or the inability to access buildings. Land use requirements such as rezoning, conditional use permits, plans of development and other land use or other governmental approvals can be delayed by the closing of local or state governmental authorities. Lenders may be delayed in issuing loan commitments or may be reevaluating previously issued commitments in light of the crisis.
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Executive Order 202.28: Extending Other Orders, Extending Moratorium on Evictions
May 7, 2020
Caitlin A. Anderson, Hermes Fernandez - Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
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Final Title IX Regulations Released
May 7, 2020
Mallory A. Campbell, Christa Richer Cook, Laura H. Harshbarger, Gail M. Norris, Jane M. Sovern, Philip J. Zaccheo - Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
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Practical Steps to Reopen Your Virginia Workplace Following COVID-19
May 7, 2020
Labor & Employment Team,
Sands Anderson PC
As in every state, Virginia businesses and localities have struggled with reduced operations and complete shutdowns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. With the Governor’s announcement that current restrictions are expected to end on May 14th, businesses will begin to reopen and localities will return to normal operations. This reopening will come in phases and create new challenges as employers face varying operational restrictions and requirements at each phase. The following is a checklist of practical steps employers should consider before (and after) opening their doors to employees and patrons.
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"Do I Need to Return My PPP Loan?" SBA Extends Safe Harbor Deadline to May 18
May 6, 2020
Will Durr,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
This article addresses a specific borrower certification, “[c]urrent economic uncertainty makes this loan request necessary to support the ongoing operations of the Applicant.”
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