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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.  

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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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Strict Reporting Requirements and Taxability Information for Emergency Financial Aid Grants to Students

May 6, 2020
Monica C. Barrett, Jane M. Sovern, Philip J. Zaccheo - Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
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SCOTUS Declines to Take On PA Businesses’ Challenge to Gov. Wolf’s Shutdown Order

May 6, 2020
Gaetano Piccirilli and Travis Dunkelberger, SCOTUS Declines to Take On PA Businesses’ Challenge to Gov. Wolf’s Shutdown Order

A group of Pennsylvania businesses lost their bid to have the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) address the validity of Governor Wolf’s March 19 executive order compelling all non “life-sustaining” businesses to close as part of the State’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.


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