The State of New Hampshire is gradually taking steps to re-open the economy. On May 1, 2020, Governor Sununu issued Emergency Order #40, which modifies and extends Emergency Order #17,
New Hampshire Takes First Step Towards Re-Opening Economy
IRS Guidance on Estate and Gift Tax Deadline Postponements
On April 28, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service issued additional guidance on how the recent postponement of filing deadlines affect gift tax returns, estate tax returns and various associated items.
Q&A for the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
Replay of McLane Middleton’s webinar from April 30, 2020 featuring attorneys Patrick C. Closson and Kimberly A. Kramer.
Massachusetts Passes Emergency Law Authorizing Remote Notarization And Witnessing
On April 27, 2020, in response to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic and by the continued state of emergency, Governor Baker signed into law “An Act Providing For
Employers Need to Know Requirements for COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave
(Co-written by Christina Denbow) The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires small and midsize businesses to provide paid sick leave to their employees through two of its provisions: (1)
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
Replay of McLane Middleton’s webinar on April 28, 2020 featuring attorneys Patrick C. Closson and Kimberly A. Kramer.
Know the Law: The PREP Act’s Impact on Private Businesses and Individuals
Published in the Union Leader (4/26/2020) Q: Does my business risk facing liability by providing products and services in response to COVID-19? A: On March 10, the secretary of Health
The Effect of Telecommuting on Massachusetts Taxation
Massachusetts Personal Income Taxation Massachusetts has adopted a regulation that addresses the income tax liability of nonresident workers who are telecommuting due to the COVID-19 state of emergency in Massachusetts.
Independent Schools Must Be Prepared To Respond Strategically To The Current Economic Crisis
Public health experts have emphasized the difficulty of planning for the reopening of schools in the fall. In addition to the uncertainty about when it will be safe to do
MA Emergency Orders and Rules Addressing COVID-19
Updated 5/4/2020 Public officials in Massachusetts have issued a series of executive orders and modified government regulations in response to the Novel Coronavirus. Please contact McLane Middleton with questions about
President Trump’s Guidance for Opening America
President Trump has issued guidelines for “Opening Up America Again.” The Guidelines are not directives aimed at state governors, but rather recommendations based upon the concept of “phased openings.” The
ERISA Cases Front and Center at the United States Supreme Court This Term
Timing has always been a key element in my life. I have been blessed to have been in the right place at the right time. – Buzz Aldrin Although none
SCOTUS to Issue Highly Anticipated Employment Decisions in 2019-2020 Term
As it has done since 1917, the United States Supreme Court opened its 2019-2020 Term on the first Monday in October. But this term has proven to be anything but
Trials and Depositions: The Rules are Different
The rules regarding the examination of witnesses at deposition are vastly different from the rules at trial, and while the COVID-19 epidemic is changing the way we do depositions from
Changes to PPP Loan Based on April 2, 2020 SBA Guidance
On April 2, 2020, the United States Small Business Administration and the United States Department of Treasury released interim rule and a revised application for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
IRS Issues Updated Guidelines on 2019 and 2020 Payment and Filing Extensions
On April 10, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-23, providing detailed information on the multiple types of returns for which it has postponed payment and filing deadlines. These include Form