HHS Announces Enhanced Provider Relief Portal and Additional Funding for Safety Net Hospitals, Medicaid and CHIP Providers

On June 9, 2020, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it expects to distribute about $15 billion through the Health Resources and Services Administration...

The Effect of COVID-19 on Existing Litigation

Litigators and litigants across the country will need to be prepared for a changing litigation landscape in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

PPP Loan Forgiveness Application is Now Available

On Friday, May 15, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released the Loan Forgiveness Application (the "Application") in connection with the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

SBA Issues New Guidance on PPP Loans, with Safe Harbors for Certain Borrower Certifications Regarding Loan Necessity

On the morning of May 13, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued an updated version of its FAQs regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Navigating Employment Laws as America Returns to Work

As businesses start bringing employees back to work, their decisions on which employees to bring back to work, eliminating jobs, working conditions and requests for accommodations made by employees can give rise to claims under state and federal employment laws.

Emerging COVID-Specific Business Interruption Litigation Issues in Texas

When Can We Open? Frequently Asked Questions on Federal and Texas Guidelines to Restart the Economy

On April 16, the Federal Coronavirus Task Force outlined its "Opening Up America Again" Guidelines. The following day, Governor Greg Abbott outlined next steps for the re-opening of Texas.

New Guidance for Reopening Offices in Texas May 18

On May 5, Governor Abbott announced new guidance for the reopening of office-based employers in Texas.

Precautionary Measure Against COVID-19 Exposure Claims: Waiver of Liability

As some business owners navigate the process of re-opening since Gov. Greg Abbott's order allowing certain businesses to re-open went into effect on May 1, it has become clear that the Coronavirus pandemic ("COVID-19") has changed the way many businesses operate.

Enhanced Unemployment Benefits Available Under CARES Act

On March 27, President Donald Trump signed the COVID-19 Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the "CARES" Act to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families and businesses affected by the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.