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Pennsylvania Temporarily Allows Remote Notary Services

April 20, 2020
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SB 841 Provides Framework for Remote Online Notarizations On  April 20, 2020, Governor Wolf signed into law Senate Bill 841 which, among other things, provided a loose framework for notaries to perform authorized “remote online notarizations” (RON), while also providing … →

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Local Governments Have In-Person Quorum Requirements Waived During COVID-19

April 16, 2020
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The Pennsylvania General Assembly Passes Senate Bill 841 Senate Bill 841 passed by unanimous vote in both chambers, which, among other items, provides Pennsylvania municipalities and local agencies relief from in-person quorum requirements. The Bill is expected to be signed … →

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OSHA Releases Plan For Investigating COVID-19 Claims In The Workplace

April 15, 2020
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DOL Provides New Guidance Regarding Inspections During  Coronavirus Pandemic The U.S. Department of Labor released OSHA’s Interim Enforcement Response Plan providing guidance to Employers and workers on how OSHA will conduct inspections and also providing direction to the agency and … →

Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Labor and Employment, Legal Watch

Executing Estate Planning Documents During COVID-19

April 13, 2020
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The Lynch Law Group Offers Remote Estate Planning Services Amid the COVID-19 crisis, many people are wondering about the requirements and recommendations for executing an estate plan. We have compiled a list of the minimum statutory requirements for the critical … →

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CARES Act – Waiver of 2020 Required Minimum Distributions

April 9, 2020
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The CARES Act Waives 2020 RMDs For Individuals As many of you are aware, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or “CARES Act”—the third emergency bill that Congress has passed in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic—was signed … →

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CARES Act: The Paycheck Protection Program

April 8, 2020
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Loan Options Provide Financial Relief For Small Businesses (Post updated April 8, 2020, to reflect the most current information about the Paycheck Protection Program) The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is one of the largest stimulus … →

Posted in Corporate, COVID-19 Updates, Legal Watch

Blackbeard, Copyright Fair Use, and the COVID-19 Crisis

April 7, 2020
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ARRRRRR!! There was an important US Supreme Court case Allen vs. Cooper (no. 18-877) decided on March 23, 2020. It struck down the Copyright Remedy Clarification Act (CRCA) which allowed copyright owners to sue States for copyright infringement (using another’s … →

Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

USPTO extends filing deadlines

April 2, 2020
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USPTO Extends Certain Responsive Filing Deadlines to June 1, 2020. Responsive filings due between and inclusive of March 27 and May 31, 2020 are extended to June 1, 2020. The new notices supersede the previously posted: “Notice of Waiver of … →

Posted in COVID-19 Updates, Intellectual Property, Legal Watch

Force Majeure National Emergencies Require Decisive Reaction

April 2, 2020
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Managing Truck Leases, Service Agreements and Corporate Leases Amid COVID-19 Pandemic As the COVID-19 pandemic continues into its second month, impacting our society and economy, companies are working tirelessly to adjust and are straining to stop the financial bleeding from … →

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Part 2: Families First Coronavirus Response Act

April 1, 2020
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Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act Division C of H.R. 6201 amends the FMLA to provide up to 12 weeks of family leave to eligible employees of covered employers because of qualifying needs related to childcare coverage “(Public Health … →

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