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Changes to Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program

In our Maryland Legal Alert in February 2021

Maryland Legal Alert - March 2021

IN THIS ISSUE: CONSTRUCTION LENDER NOT LIABLE FOR GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S FAILURE TO PAY SUBCONTRACTOR

What Businesses Need to Know About Maryland’s RELIEF Act

On February 15, 2021, Governor Lawrence Hogan, Jr.

Economic Aid Act: The Relaunch of the Paycheck Protection Program

On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (Economic Aid Act), which reauthorizes lending by the U.S.

Maryland Legal Alert - February 2021

IN THIS ISSUE: A SURVEY OF CFPB UDAAP ACTIONS RESIDENTIAL FORECLOSURE RESTRICTIONS EXTENDED

Small Business Administration Set to Launch Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is preparing to administer the Shuttered Venue Operators (SVO) Grant program.

Bankrupt Chuck E. Cheese Cannot Extend Rent Abatement

While the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted the ability of many retail and entertainment businesses to operate and pay their expenses, the pandemic’s effect on the children’s indoor arcade and

Maryland and U.S. Extend Stays on Residential Foreclosures and Certain Evictions

By executive order dated December 17, 2020 (December Order), Mary

New Appropriations Law Provides Limited FSA Relief

President Joseph Biden, Jr. signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the Act) late last month.

Stay on Residential Foreclosures and Prohibition on Evictions Extended

By executive order dated December 17, 2020, (December Order)

Maryland Legal Alert - January 2021

IN THIS ISSUE: CFPB ISSUES SECOND PART OF FINAL DEBT COLLECTION RULE CFPB ISSUES GUIDANCE FOR EARNED WAGE ACCESS PROGRAMS

Federal Protections in Place for Stimulus Payments

We previously reported in our May 2020 Maryland Legal Alert that Governor Lawrence Hogan, Jr.

Mandatory FFCRA Leave Sunsets Soon, But Tax Credits for Voluntary Leave for Employees Extended

On December 27, 2020, the President signed a new stimulus bill — the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CCA) — in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

New Executive Order Delays Resumption of Residential Foreclosures

On December 17, 2020, Governor Lawrence Hogan, Jr.

Should Employers Require Their Employees to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations?

The COVID-19 Vaccine Quandary — To Mandate or Not to Mandate

Alert to Plan Administrators: Be Aware of COVID-19 Extension of COBRA Election Period

This article was updated on October 9, 2020, with additional information on COBRA coverage. This article also appears in the Winter 2020 issue of  Topics.

IRS Issues Updated ‘Safe Harbor’ 402(f) Model Notices for Retirement Plan Administrators

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Department of the Treasury recently updated 2018 “safe harbor” guidance on eligible rollover distribution explanations to plan participants.

Remote Settlements in Maryland During the Pandemic

Because of COVID-19, many of us are working remotely.

Reflections of a Homebound Real Estate Lawyer: All Dressed Up and Hesitant About Where to Go

Two months ago, we could have used the classic idiom “All dressed up and no place to go” as the title for this article.