Civil Litigation Basics 7 — Secondary Engagement – Post-Trial and Appeal
This is the seventh and final installment in a series about the basics of the civil litigation process. If you are interested in reading the previous installments, they are available on Fletcher Tilton’s website under the Knowledge Library where you will also find numerous excellent articles on litigation avoidance. This particular series is for those…
Protecting Your Assets
Estate planning clients frequently state that one of their estate planning goals is to “protect assets.” However, when asked what specifically they want to protect their assets from, they often have only a vague idea. Here are six examples of life events where proper planning can help meet these goals: 1. Protect from family disputes. Relying…
Surviving Difficult Times: What Employers Need to Know Now – PART 3
Given the federal government’s rush to pass three COVID-19 stimulus packages in rapid succession, it is no surprise that numerous aspects of the legislation have been difficult for employers to untangle. The US Department of Labor (also “DOL”) and other governmental departments have since attempted to clarify the law’s provisions. Using the information provided by…
The CARES Act: What Business Owners Need to Know – PART 2
As promised, here is an important update regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) component of the CARES Act. The Treasury has updated PPP loan information with more details and specifics regarding businesses that are excluded from consideration, primarily related to criminal activity. Below are the most notable updates: Interest rate is fixed at 0.50% Maturity…
Stimulus Bill – Tax Relief for Individuals and Businesses
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law H.R. 748, an 880-page stimulus bill (the “Stimulus Bill”) designed to counter the economic effects of COVID-19. As you are probably already aware, the Stimulus Bill is broad in scope, and provides funding for the health care system, as well as relief for businesses and individuals…
The CARES Act: What Business Owners Need to Know
On March 27, 2020 Congress passed the $2 trillion-dollar stimulus bill, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) to provide emergency assistance to individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19. Title I of the bill establishes emergency lending programs for small businesses. Two new programs created by the CARES Act are: Below is a…
Surviving the CORONAVIRUS: An Employer’s Guide to Addressing Some of the Most Pressing Employee Issues – Part 2
My previous article detailed the most significant employment law aspects of the second phase of the federal government’s response to the COVID -19 Pandemic. That law was called the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act.” When the legislation was enacted, Congress indicated that there would be additional legislation passed to alleviate the economic chaos resulting from…
Surviving the CORONAVIRUS: An Employer’s Guide to Addressing Some of the Most Pressing Employee Issues
In just the last week, many Massachusetts employers have seen their businesses upended overnight due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Faced with mandated closures, government guidelines/mandates on how many employees may be at work, and countless other issues, Massachusetts employers are asking a number of questions, among which are: Both of these questions will be answered…
The Families First CORONAVIRUS Response Act
On March 18th, 2020, President Trump signed into law the second piece of legislation to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of this update is to advise employers on the three main components of the March 18th legislation: Paid Sick Leave, Paid Family and Medical Leave, and tax credits for employers. Paid Sick Leave…