The Legal BriefCoronavirus/COVID-19USPTO Offers Trademark Relief in Wake of CoronavirusMarch 26, 2020 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) announced relief for trademark application and registration customers affected by the coronavirus (“Covid-19”) outbreak. The USPTO considers the effects of Covid-19 to be within the meaning of an “extraordinary situation” as provided in 37 CFR 1.183 and 37 CFR 2.146 for affected trademark customers. What you need to know: If your trademark… SEC Coronavirus/COVID-19 ResponseMarch 26, 2020 In response to COVID-19, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has taken a variety of actions to assist and advise registered companies. These actions include:
COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program Funding Approved for Pennsylvania Small BusinessesMarch 26, 2020 On March 25, 2020, Pennsylvania launched the COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (the “CWCA”) to help Pennsylvania small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 virus. CWCA is a new program authorized under the Small Business First Fund (the “SBFF”) of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (the “PIDA”). The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority (the “CFA”) authorized the… Courts Continue to Deal with COVID-19March 25, 2020 The impact of the COVID-19 virus continues to affect federal and state courts in West Virginia. Proactive Financial Strategies for Small Businesses During COVID-19March 24, 2020 COVID-19 has shut down or significantly curtailed operations of many businesses across the country for the foreseeable future. Going weeks or more with little or no revenue is a serious hardship for any business. In these uncertain times, there are things that businesses can do. What can you be doing in a time of financial stress like this to prepare for the days to come? First, refresh yourself on… Small Business Administration Loans Available in All 50 StatesMarch 23, 2020 Earlier this month, Congress authorized up to $7 billion in Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) through the United States Small Business Administration to throw a lifeline to businesses struggling economically due to COVID-19. For a state’s citizens to qualify for EIDLs, the state must first obtain a formal disaster declaration from the SBA. As of yesterday, the SBA granted disaster… Data Privacy Laws and COVID-19March 23, 2020 During the current spread of COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”), companies are being faced with issues on many fronts, from the most basic questions around safeguarding the health and well-being of its employees to continuing business operations generally and preparing for an uncertain future with the information that they are able to learn with each new day. Even against this unprecedented backdrop,… Data Creation and Retention Challenges with a Remote WorkforceMarch 20, 2020 During this unprecedented time of crisis, where the new normal is “social distancing” and forced isolation, we find ourselves being pushed into new ways of meeting our personal and professional needs. The COVID19 pandemic will not only have a significant impact on our personal lives, but business operations, too, for the foreseeable future. The challenges ahead over the next few months will force… The Impact of COVID-19 on the Ability to Procure Title Insurance for Real Property TransactionsMarch 19, 2020 COVID-19 has put the world and its businesses in turmoil. The title insurance industry is not an exception and innovation is needed. Title insurance companies have extensive contingency and business plans to keep transactions moving forward despite the physical restrictions necessary to protect the American people from the virus. With the physical restrictions in the US due to COVID-19, title… Are Business Losses from the Coronavirus Covered by Insurance? It Depends.March 19, 2020 On Monday, March 16, 2020, President Trump announced a list of guidelines for Americans to follow to lessen the spread of the coronavirus—i.e., “flatten the curve.” President Trump’s guidelines request Americans to work from home, avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people, avoid going to restaurants, and avoid discretionary travel.1 Given these restrictions, and state officials encouraging… West Virginia’s Upcoming Primary ElectionMarch 19, 2020 In anticipation of the May 12, 2020 election in addition to the surrounding concern of COVID-19, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey issued an opinion stating the Governor’s state of emergency declaration gives the Secretary of State authority to allow voters broad access to absentee voting for the upcoming primary election. “Our legal opinion has the potential to provide expanded opportunities for… COVID-19 and its Effect on the CourtsMarch 18, 2020 Efforts to restrain transmission of the COVID-19 virus are directly affecting the court system in West Virginia and elsewhere because of the need for parties, counsel and jurors to gather in groups. In the state system in West Virginia, on March 12, 2020, the Supreme Court of Appeals issued a COVID-19 Planning Document which directed Circuit Courts to stay open but to take measures to avoid… |
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