Business Decisions During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
Many businesses are facing difficult decisions during the COVID-19 Pandemic. As many states force certain businesses to close to protect the employees and general public, employers need to make decisions about what to do with their employees. Maryland has closed all non-essential businesses. Contracts are being cancelled during the Pandemic.…
Coronavirus: Maryland Closes All Non-Essential Businesses – What Does That Mean?
On March 23, 2020, Governor Hogan ordered that as of 5:00 PM today, all non-essential businesses in the State of Maryland must close due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic within Maryland. However, an important question remains: What businesses are "essential" vs. "non-essential" in Maryland? Fortunately, the Maryland Governor's Office of…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Contracts
Due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic, many people and entities are unable to fulfill their contractual obligations (such as event contracts, travel contracts, work contracts, and even rent/leases). Further, many people are worried about their ability to fulfill contracts in the near future. Consequently, one of the more common legal…
Coronavirus Closes U.S. Tax Court
On March 18, 2020, the United States Tax Court issued an order closing the United States Tax Court. The US Tax Courts stated that mail will be held for the U.S. Tax Court until it reopens. The U.S. Tax Court reminded potential petitioners that they must still comply with required…
Coronavirus: IRS Extending 2020 Tax Filings and Payment Deadline
As announced previously, due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) (as well as many states) extending the April 15, 2020 deadline for the PAYMENT of taxpayer's Tax Year 2019 taxes due. Now, the IRS is also extending the April 15, 2020 deadline for the FILING of taxpayer's…
Coronavirus: Maryland and Virginia Extend April 15 Tax Payment Due Date
As was announced previously, due to the COVID-19/Coronavirus Pandemic, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has decided to extend the April 15, 2020 deadline for the payment of most taxpayer’s Tax Year 2019 Federal taxes due. Maryland Delays Income Tax Payment Due Dateg In a corresponding decision, the Comptroller of Maryland…
Coronavirus Response Act Becomes Law for Small Businesses
On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act became a law addressing how the U.S. government will address certain matters related to Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act has a number of provisions regarding assistance; however, this Act does not include check payments to individuals that…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Small Business Bill Passes Senate
On March 18, 2020, the United States Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (which the House of Representatives passed on March 14, 2020) to address how the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic will alter and affect businesses. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act is now going to be presented to President…
Coronavirus: IRS Extending April 15 Tax Payment Due Date
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced today that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be extending the April 15, 2020 deadline for the payment of most taxpayer's Tax Year 2019 taxes due. This Coronavirus Pandemic Tax Payment Extension will only extend the payment of the…
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Legislation Affecting Businesses
On March 14, 2020, the House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Act to address how the Coronavirus Pandemic will affect businesses. The Families First Corona virus Act is going before the Senate soon which could make changes to the Act, but it will most likely remain extremely similar…
Is the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19) a Force Majeure Event?
Currently, many contracts, appointments, and other activities are being cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). While most contracts and reservations will be cancelled without refunds (and some companies have announced proactive refund), the coronavirus pandemic may trigger a force majeure or “act of god” event. In many legal jurisdictions,…
Washington DC Courts Partially Closed due to Coronavirus COVID-19
Due to the presence of the Coronavirus/ COVID-19 in Washington DC, the District of Columbia Superior Court, Court of Appeals, DC Federal Courts, and U.S. Supreme Court will be partially closed. Washington DC Superior Court On March 16, 2020, Washington DC Superior Court officials will announce temporary procedures for legal…
