Davis & Gilbert has developed a Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center to address the myriad of business, legal and operational issues that have affected businesses across all industries, with a focus on US-based contexts and law. Davis & Gilbert specializes in legal counsel for public relations, marketing and advertising, and their resource list is being updated frequently. You can subscribe here for updates. As of the 17th April, here is the full list of resources:
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Advertising, Marketing & Promotions
- Avoiding the Pitfalls While Reaping the Benefits of Sweepstakes and Contests during COVID-19 (April 10, 2020)
- Bands and Brands Come Together for Livestream Shows during COVID-19 (April 9, 2020)
- SAG-AFTRA and the JPC Issue Temporary Waiver Regarding Stock Footage in Commercials (April 9, 2020)
- FDA Provides Temporary Flexibility on Nutrition Labeling in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic (April 6, 2020)
- COVID-19: A Guide to Analyzing Risks for Marketers and Agencies
(March 26, 2020)
Benefits & Compensation
- FAQ – Top 10 Benefits and Compensation Questions in Light of the Novel Coronavirus (April 9, 2020)
- COVID-19 and Executive Compensation (April 2, 2020)
- COVID-19 Considerations for Retirement Plan Sponsors and Committees (April 2, 2020)
- Health and Welfare Considerations for Plan Sponsors Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic (April 2, 2020)
Corporate
- FAQ – Main Street Business Lending Program Updates (April 15, 2020)
- FAQ – Paycheck Protection Program Updates (April 7, 2020)
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act: What You Need to Know (April 1, 2020)
- Memorandum: Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (April 1, 2020)
- U.S. Federal Government Proposes Various Changes to SBA Loan Programs to Assist Small Businesses Affected by Coronavirus (March 24, 2020)
- Loan Programs Currently Provided By the SBA (March 24, 2020)
- New York City to Provide Financial Assistance to Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 (March 20, 2020)
Digital Media, Technology & Privacy
- Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks Rise with Remote Workforce (April 3, 2020)
Entertainment, Media & Sports
- COVID-19 Impact on TV and Film Production (April 13, 2020)
- Commercial Production Changes in Light of COVID-19 (April 8, 2020)
Insolvency, Creditors’ Rights & Financial Products
- On Our Watch: Marketplace Lending in the Age of COVID-19 (April 12, 2020)
- FAQ – When a Commercial Tenant Files Bankruptcy: What Landlords Need to Know (April 6, 2020)
- Time to Buckle Up: The State of Subprime Auto Risks (April 5, 2020)
- On Our Watch: COVID-19 Mortgage and Foreclosure Relief (March 29, 2020)
- On Our Watch: COVID-19 Student Loan Relief (March 27, 2020)
Intellectual Property
Labor & Employment
- FAQ – US DOL Releases Regulations Clarifying Employer FFCRA Obligations (April 16, 2020)
- Los Angeles and San Francisco Issue New Legislation and Employer Guidance in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic (April 16, 2020)
- FAQ – Expense Reimbursements for Work-from-Home Arrangements during COVID-19 (April 7, 2020)
- FAQ – New York State Paid Sick Leave (April 7, 2020)
- New York State Implements Sick Leave for Employees Required to Quarantine or Self-Isolate By Government Order (March 20, 2020)
- Revisions to Proposed Family First Coronavirus Response Act: Potential Relief for Employers (March 18, 2020)
- The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Employers Need to Know (March 16, 2020)
- Coronavirus: Protective Measures for the Workplace (February 6, 2020)
Litigation
- How the COVID-19 Crisis Impacts Contract Obligations (April 2, 2020)
- FAQ – Coronavirus (COVID-19) New York Courts (April 1, 2020)
Taxation
- Tax Provisions Contained in the CARES Act (March 30, 2020)
- IRS Defers Tax Payment and Filing Obligations Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (March 26, 2020)
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Financial Assistance for Businesses Affected by COVID-19
- U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
- NYC Employee Retention Grant Program
- NYC Small Business Continuity Loan Fund
- U.S Small Business Administration
Labor & Employment
- U.S. Department of Labor – Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
- U.S. Department of Labor – Coronavirus Resource Page
- OSHA – Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- CDC – Resources for Businesses and Employers
- NYS Department of Labor – FAQ’s on Unemployment Eligibility
- NYS – New York State on PAUSE Executive Order
- NYS – Paid Sick Leave FAQ’s
Legislation
Tax
