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New Rules: California Unlawful Detainers
The California Judicial Council met April 6, 2020 to vote on certain emergency measures regarding unlawful detainer actions. The Judicial Council approved the following rules that remain in effect until 90 days after Governor Gavin
Highlights of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (Part 1 of 2)
On March 27, 2020, the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which is intended to provide financial relief to people and businesses in response to the
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Paycheck Protection Program
As of April 2, 2020 On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which is an approximately $2 trillion stimulus and
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act & Department of Labor FAQs
Updated April 14, 2020 On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and on April 6, 2020, the federal Department of Labor (DOL) issued temporary implementing regulations. The DOL
No Relief from Agency Orders During Coronavirus Crisis
California has a State Water Resources Control Board and nine Regional Water Quality Control Boards, which among other things police the ground waters of the State to keep them free of contamination. These agencies have
California Real Estate Law: Coronavirus Puts Freeze on Some Evictions
Updated as of March 31, 2020 City of Los Angeles’ Eviction Moratorium On March 31, 2020 the LA City Council passed Ordinance No. 186585, which expands on the temporary eviction relief measures set forth in
Franchise & Distribution: COVID-19 Client Bulletin
by Lewitt Hackman’s Franchise & Distribution Practice Group COVID-19 has impacted the franchise industry heavily. Stores have been forced to close or open only for pickup or delivery. How to deal with bills, including rent
Tax-Free Payments Allowed to Employees Because of COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 13th, President Donald J. Trump issued an emergency declaration under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (the “Stafford Act”) in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. As a result
COVID-19: Form I-9 Flexibility for Employers
Form I-9 Requirements and COVID-19 As many employers know, federal rules require employers to physically verify the identity and eligibility of new hires to work in the united states (Form I-9.) In remote hire
Employers: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Finalized
by Lewitt Hackman’s Employment Practice Group On March 18, 2020, President Donald J. Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), a bipartisan bill which responds to the COVID-19 outbreak by providing, among