On June 5, 2020, the President signed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020. The Act modifies the PPP prior guidance from the SBA is several ways and
PPP Flexibility Act of 2020
How Artificial Intelligence Can Comply with the Federal Trade Commission Act
There is general agreement that the authority of the Federal Trade Commission Act (the “Act”) is broad enough to govern algorithmic decision-making and other forms of artificial intelligence (“AI”).[1] Section
Everything Is Not Terminator: Exporting Our AI, Biggering Our Values
A referral source approached me recently asking about a client who wanted to license an artificial intelligence (“AI”) application to a company in Russia. Although my first thought was, “Why?”
CARES Act Enhances Newly Enacted Small Business Bankruptcy Provisions
Many small businesses are facing financial challenges; some because of long-standing issues, others as a result of the sudden impact of COVID-19. Survival in many cases will require negotiating with
Struggling Business: Owners and Management Should be Mindful of Personal Liability
Your business is struggling. You have tested your cash flow analysis with a wide variety of assumptions and the more likely ones, in your view, don’t change the downward trajectory
Struggling Business: The First Step Toward Recovery is a Budget
Many small businesses are facing unprecedented financial challenges. For some, the difficulties began before COVID-19; for others, businesses that were previously financially solid are suddenly wondering if they can survive.
Considerations for Re-Opening Your Business 5/27
A replay of McLane Middleton’s webinar on May 27, 2020 featuring attorneys Jennifer L. Parent and Steven J. Dutton, and David Dodge from Gradient.
Interim Final Rules Regarding SBA Loan Review Procedures and Related Borrower and Lender Responsibilities
On May 22, 2020, the Small Business Administration posted two Interim Final Rules related to SBA Loan Review Procedures and Borrower and Lender Responsibilities and Loan Forgiveness. The following is
Know the Law: Mask and Face Covering Requirements in New Hampshire Workplaces
Q. I have been reading about requirements that employees in New Hampshire are supposed to wear masks when they come to work. Is that the case for all New Hampshire
Can Your Business Comply with Privacy Laws Post-Coronavirus?
updated 1/25/2021 As the coronavirus health crises eases and the economy reopens, businesses face significant new information privacy issues. They will be collecting sensitive personal and health information about employees,
The Dos and Don’ts of Employee Temperature Checks
By: Charla Stevens In a guidance dated March 18, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) made it clear that employers are entitled to monitor employees’ temperatures during the pandemic
Video Conferences – How Can We Securely Meet Remotely?
Video conferencing is critical for many lawyers and law firms to sustain our practices while working remotely during the public health crises, and we are likely after the crisis ends
Client Service During COVID-19 Pandemic
McLane Middleton has been holding “drive by” witnessing/notarizing events in New Hampshire and Massachusetts for estate planning clients in need of updated documents. Included in the photos below are members
SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Application: Required Documentation
On May 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration released the Loan Forgiveness Application for the Paycheck Protection Program (the “Application”). The application is comprised of four components: The PPP Loan
SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness Application: Summary
On May 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration released the Loan Forgiveness Application for the Paycheck Protection Program (the “Forgiveness Application”). The Forgiveness Application provides clarification to many of the
The Importance Of Understanding And Fulfilling The Duty Of Reasonable Care When Reopening School
Independent schools planning to have students return to school before there is a vaccine for the COVID-19 virus are understandably concerned about potential liability if a returning student becomes severely