As new variants of COVID-19 spread around the world, the pandemic’s effects continue to present challenges in our workplaces and personal lives. Through these difficult times, we at Perkins Coie remain committed to our clients and our communities.

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Overview

Experience

Government Contracts

  • Assisted food wholesaler client with issues pertaining to the CARES Act.
  • Represented a financial service holding company with issues related to the CARES Act.
  • Advised healthcare company on applying for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.
  • Represented multinational healthcare corporation with matters involving eligibility for CARES Act loans and related questions.
  • Provided advice to a forest products company related to small business affiliation status for purposes of obtaining CARES Act loan.
  • Represented a software company on issues related to the CARES Act.

Hotel & Leisure

  • Represented an affiliate of Waterton Enterprises in connection with its PPP loan for a closed hotel, including the amendment of the existing loan documents to confirm lender consent to the new indebtedness.
  • Represented the ownership of the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel in Chicago in the restructuring of the hotel loan to address the closure of the hotel and other COVID-19-related issues.
  • Represented White Lodging in connection with labor advice in response to numerous hotel closures following COVID-19. 

Insurance Recovery

  • Represented one of the nation’s largest accredited travel organizations on insurance coverage issues related to the impact of COVID-19 on the client’s global business.
  • Represented pharmaceuticals company with review of its business interruption insurance claims related to COVID-19 issues.
  • Represented winery in review of business insurance policies and coverage claims related to COVID-19.
  • Represented a managed laundry facility in potential claims arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Assisted development company with insurance claims related to COVID-19.
  • Provided insurance coverage counsel to leading retail company with respect to COVID-19 issues.
  • Provided major food manufacturer with detailed analysis of insurance claims regarding COVID-19.
  • Counseled various Fortune 100 technology companies through policy reviews, notice and coverage issues, and responses to insurance company inquiries; provided significant advice related to COVID-19 losses.
  • Reviewed insurance policies for major retailer in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Represented a retail company on insurance matters related to COVID-19 claims and assisted with claims filings and related communications with insurance carriers.
  • Provided counsel to an American retail company related to review of its property insurance policy; provided advice on insurance coverage issues related to COVID-19 under its policy.
  • Represented a conference and convention services company on insurance coverage matters involving event cancellation claims resulting from COVID-19.
  • Provided counsel to an indoor water parks company related to review of its insurance policies for coverage due to COVID-19.
  • Provided insurance advice to an American clothing company regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Provided counseling and claim preparation related to COVID-19 insurance coverage for a men’s retail company.
  • Represented a technology company regarding insurance coverage issues related to COVID-19.
  • Advised a major food corporation on issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Labor & Employment

  • Providing ongoing employment-related COVID-19 advice and counseling to some of the country’s top employers.
  • Represented a restaurant group regarding COVID-19 employment-related matters and potential employee termination.
  • Represented a logistics company on COVID-19 employer preparedness.
  • Represented a few international pharmaceutical companies and a manufacturer on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and other employment issues relating to COVID-19.

Political Law

  • Provided advice to an outdoor clothing company regarding application of COVID-19 emergency legislation.
  • Advised sponsors of initiative petitions on COVID-19-related issues.

International Business

  • Represented numerous clients in downsizing their operations in China in response to COVID-19 travel restrictions and economic downturn.
  • Represented global media company with employee in China under investigation for violating medical emergency orders and lockdown.
  • Represented French aerospace company in obtaining the required approvals and visas to return to China post-pandemic.
  • Advised a consumer product parts manufacturer regarding structure and issues around PPP loans.
  • Advised an agricultural cooperative regarding structure and issues around PPP loans.

Resources

News

Insights


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