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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.  

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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Turning Low Value Lemons Into Estate Planning Lemonade – Part I Gifting Opportunities

March 30, 2020
Jennifer V. Boyer, Trusts and Estate Attorney, Ward and Smith, P.A.

Impulsive decisions to try and play these market swings can derail long-term investment, business succession, and personal goals, but as part of a comprehensive estate plan, it can be fruitful to focus on the "bright spots" that present themselves in a downturn. 


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FFCRA Health Care Providers Exemption: New Guidance Published

March 30, 2020
 Emily G. Massey and Grant B. Osborne, Labor and Employment Attorneys, Ward and Smith, P.A.

The U.S. Department of Labor ("USDOL"), however, recently posted new "guidance" on its Questions and Answers web page, asserting that "health care provider" has two different meanings under the FFCRA.  Based on the most recent refresh of the website (as of noon on March 31, 2020), here is the latest.  


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USEPA Issues Enforcement Discretion Policy for COVID-19 Pandemic


Environmental and Energy
Robert R. Tyson and Michelle R. Billington, Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Summary of Federal Relief Loans Available to Small Businesses Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic


Business
Kate Chmielowiec, Elizabeth L. Lehmann, and Jeffrey B. Scheer, Bond, Schoeneck & King
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What Can the CARES Act Do for Your Organization?

March 29, 2020
Christopher K. Jones, Sands Anderson PC

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act is now U.S. law. The Act offers relief to small businesses by creating more favorable terms for loans provided by the Small Business Administration. If you own or manage a small business or non-profit, you should be aware of the following.


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