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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Working collaboratively with clients and colleagues, we continue to focus on assisting businesses faced with legal and operational issues arising from the pandemic. Our cross-practice team of attorneys from across the United States and China is helping to ensure our clients’ concerns are promptly addressed with effective and efficient legal counsel.
Resources
Below is a wide range of content pertaining to COVID-19 and its impact on businesses. Please see the information below, grouped by topic, and contact us if you have further questions.
Publications
- Beyond MAE: COVID-19-Related M&A Lawsuits in the Delaware Court of Chancery
- COVID-19 and Construction Contracts: Considerations for Owners and Developers
- COVID-19 and Construction: Initial Steps for Contractors
- Practical Guidance on Interpreting Force Majeure Provisions in the Wake of the COVID-19 Outbreak
- OMB Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Government Contract Performance
- Tips for Negotiating New Technology Agreements in the Time of COVID-19
- Contractual Considerations in the Wake of Coronavirus
- COVID-19 and Force Majeure: Time to Review Your Commercial Contracts
Publications
- California Governor Newsom Extends Flexibility to Hold Virtual Public Meetings
- San Francisco Board of Supervisors Enacts a New Commercial Eviction Moratorium Ordinance
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California Governor’s Executive Order N-80-20 Regarding Commercial Evictions
- Deadlines Approaching for COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims: Don’t Forfeit Coverage!
- CDC Temporarily Halts Certain Residential Evictions
- Eviction Relief for California Residential Tenants
- Oregon COVID-19-Related Borrower Protections Signed Into Law
- EPA Sets End Date for Temporary COVID-19 Environmental Enforcement Policy
- President Orders Federal Agencies to Further Expedite Environmental Project Approvals Using Emergency Powers
- President Orders Federal Agencies to Use Emergency Authority to Further Expedite Environmental Project Approvals
- California Urgency Legislation (SB-939) May Significantly Affect Commercial Rent Obligations and Lease Termination Rights
- Cameras, Temperatures, and Apps Oh My! COVID-19 Checklist for Commercial Landlords and Tenants
- Guidance for Reopening of Businesses Following Shutdowns Due to COVID-19
- Ongoing Implications of COVID-19 Orders on Rent Payments for Commercial Leases
- Bay Area Counties Relax Restriction on Construction and Other Low-Risk Activities
- California Governor Newsom Allows Electronic Noticing Under CEQA and Suspends Tribal Consultation Requirements for 60 Days
- Washington Restarts Construction Projects
- Managing COVID-19 Wastes
- EPA Issues Guidance on Site Field Work During COVID-19 Pandemic
- COVID -19 Related Eviction and Foreclosure Orders/Guidance 50 State Tracker
- COVID-19 in California: Local Eviction Moratoriums
- Non-Essential Construction Eliminated in More Restrictive Bay Area Shelter-in-Place Orders
- COVID-19 and Construction Contracts: Considerations for Owners and Developers
- Environmental Compliance During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- FERC Takes Further Actions in Response to COVID-19
- COVID-19 and Construction: Initial Steps for Contractors
- Responding to COVID-19 Requires an Integrated Approach
- California’s “Safer-at-Home” Order Permits Many Construction Projects to Continue
- Illinois “Stay-at-Home” Order Permits Many Categories of Construction to Continue
- Oregon’s “Stay Home, Save Lives” Order; Construction Is Permitted to Continue
- Washington’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Order Permits Only Limited Categories of Construction to Continue
- Contractual Considerations in the Wake of Coronavirus
- California Governor’s Executive Order Aimed at Assisting Borrowers, Tenants, Renters, and Homeowners Affected by COVID-19
- Real Estate Guidance During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Bay Area COVID-19 Shelter-In-Place Orders Exempt Activities Necessary for Housing Construction
Webinar Recordings:
Publications
- NYC Releases Detailed Guidance Regarding Vaccine Mandate
- OSHA Issues COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
- New York City Announces Vaccine Mandate for All Private Sector New York City Employers
- Frequently Asked Questions on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
- IRS Temporarily Permits E-signature of 83(b) Elections
- Employer Responsibilities Under the ARPA COBRA Subsidy
- Struggling Multiemployer Pension Plans Receive a Lifeline Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
- IRS Clarifies Extended Cafeteria Plan Relief
- DOJ’s First False Claims Act Settlement Against PPP Borrower Signals Robust Fraud Enforcement Ahead
- Deadlines Approaching for COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims: Don’t Forfeit Coverage!
- Portal Opens for New PPP Loans With New SBA Guidance and Application Forms
- New COVID-19 Relief Law Includes Limited Bankruptcy Protections Regarding PPP Loans
- Another Round of PPP Loans Approved by Congress, With Yet Additional Changes to the Program
- Summary of Notice 2020-65: Deferral of Employee’s Portion of Social Security Taxes
- OCIE Raises Concerns Regarding Physical and Cyber Security, Supervision, and Business Continuity
- New PPP Loan Forgiveness Guidance Issued in Advance of Opening of SBA’s Loan Forgiveness Portal
- Class Action Litigation in the COVID-19 Era
- Antitrust Enforcers Unlikely to Lessen Scrutiny of Healthcare Mergers During Pandemic
- On the Discoverability of Virtual Meetings
- President’s Executive Order Extends and Expands Restriction of Visas to Certain Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Seeking to Enter United States
- The Pandemic and the End of Digital Transformation in the Financial Services Industry: Moving From Transformation to Digital Optimization and Acceleration
- SBA Releases New PPP Loan Forgiveness Application Forms Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Guidance
- The Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program: What Borrowers Need to Know (Updated June 9, 2020)
- Challenge Mode: COVID-19’s Impact on the Video Game Industry
- Opportunity to Address Evolving Standards and Risk Management in the Pandemic Aftermath
- FINRA and CFTC Staff Issue COVID-19 Advisories on Commodity-Linked ETPs and Funds
- The Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program: What Borrowers Need to Know
- COVID-19: Reserve Issues in Credit Card Processing Agreements
- Stormy Weather: The Coronavirus Pandemic’s Impact on the Music Industry
- A River Runs Through It: The Pandemic’s Wave of Change to the Film and Television Industry (and Finding Potential Winners and Losers)
- USPTO Announces COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program for Small Entity and Micro Entity Applicants
- COVID-19 Relief for Employer-Sponsored Benefit Plans: Federal Government Announces Deadline Extensions and Other Short-Term Relief
- SEC Issues Conditional Exemptive Relief Related to Broker-Dealer CAT Reporting Timelines
- SEC’s Use of Trading Suspensions During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Considerations for Issuers and Broker-Dealers
- CARES Act Guidance Outlines Ways for Government Contractors to Obtain Reimbursement for Paid Leave to Employees and Subcontractors
- Open Access, Open Source, and the Battle to Defeat COVID-19
- How Are the World’s Most Disruptive Technologies Faring in the Fight Against the World’s Most Disruptive Virus?
- Business Immigration Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Accessing and Maintaining Liquidity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Government Financing Options for Companies Impacted by COVID-19
- Antitrust and COVID-19: Antitrust Immunity and Emergency Federal Powers
- Responding to COVID-19 Requires an Integrated Approach
- Public Disclosures and Securities Compliance to Address in a Time of Crisis
- Board Oversight Is Critical in Crisis Management
- COVID-19 Exclusions in Representation and Warranty Insurance Policies for M&A Transactions
- COVID-19: Putting Your Clients at EASE in Unprecedented Times
- COVID-19: Public Company Annual Meeting Considerations
- COVID-19: Employee Health Plan Administration Considerations
- COVID-19 and Force Majeure: Time to Review Your Commercial Contracts
- H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Paid Leave, Emergency Leave, and Implications for the Workplace
- FTC Implements Temporary Hart-Scott-Rodino E-Filing System, Suspends Early Termination Program
- The Families First Coronavirus Response Act—What Could It Mean for Employers?
Video Series
Webinars Recordings
Publications
- Another Round of PPP Loans Approved by Congress, With Yet Additional Changes to the Program
- CARES Act Guidance Outlines Ways for Government Contractors to Obtain Reimbursement for Paid Leave to Employees and Subcontractors
- HHS to Distribute First Tranche of $100 Billion to Healthcare Providers for COVID-19 Losses
- CARES Act Creates New Resources for Fraud Enforcement—and Risks for Businesses
- Small Businesses, Independent Contractors, And Sole Proprietors: Take Advantage of Government COVID-19 Relief Before The Money Runs Out
- The CARES Act: Key Loan and Grant Programs for Nonprofit Organizations
- Updated Guidance and New Application Form Released for Paycheck Protection Program Loans
- Government Financing Options for Mid-Size and Large Companies Impacted by COVID-19
- USPTO Waives Certain Patent Document and Fee Deadlines
- Summary of Tax Provisions of the CARES Act
- Comparison of CARES Act Loan Programs
- Expanded FAQ on Government-Supported Loan Programs For Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
- Summary Charts of Employer Measures for Companies Impacted by COVID-19
- Healthcare Industry Implications of the CARES Act
- The Proposed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act
- Congress Opens Streamlined Reorganization Process to More Debtors
- Small Business Loans and the CARES Act: What PE and VC Investors Need to Know About the SBA’s Affiliation Rules
- Government Financing Options for Companies Impacted by COVID-19
- President Trump Signs CARES Act Into Law
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The CARES Act: Key Employment Law Provisions
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Congress Passes the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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CARES Act Considerations for Hospitality Companies
Webinars
Publications
- Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Blocked in Nationwide Injunction
- IRS Temporarily Permits E-signature of 83(b) Elections
- Employer Responsibilities Under the ARPA COBRA Subsidy
- Struggling Multiemployer Pension Plans Receive a Lifeline Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 | Perkins Coie
- IRS Clarifies Extended Cafeteria Plan Relief
- DOJ’s First False Claims Act Settlement Against PPP Borrower Signals Robust Fraud Enforcement Ahead
- Summary of Certain Business Tax Provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
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Summary of Notice 2020-65: Deferral of Employee’s Portion of Social Security Taxes
- IRS Clarifies Guidance Regarding Repayment of 2020 Required Minimum Distributions Taken in 2020
- Maintaining an Effective Compliance Program When Working Remotely
- Proposed Legislation May Extend Period for PPP Loan Forgiveness—Meanwhile, SBA Releases Yet More Guidance
- SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Implicit Guidance on Requirements for Loan Forgiveness
- SBA’s Expanded “Safe Harbor” May Reduce, But Does Not Eliminate, Enforcement Risks for Businesses Seeking PPP Loans
- Navigating “Necessity” Under the Paycheck Protection Program: Avoiding Risky Business
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Private Companies and Government Regulators Crack Down on Coronavirus-related Price Gouging
- Congress Approves New Funding for PPP Loans and EIDLs; SBA Issues Updated FAQ Regarding “Necessity”
- IRS Announces Delay of Certain Periods for 1031 Transactions
- Tax Relief and Estate Planning Strategies in the Wake of COVID-19
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DoD Issues Commercial Item Determination for COVID-19 Supplies and Services
- President Trump Issues New Executive Order Regarding the Defense Production Act
- Small Business Loans and the CARES Act: What PE and VC Investors Need to Know About the SBA’s Affiliation Rules
- Senate COVID-19 Relief Bill Includes $1.5 Billion in Defense Working Capital Funds and Removes Restrictions on DoD “Other Transaction” Authority and Other Measures
- Responding to COVID-19 Requires an Integrated Approach
- COVID-19: Lobbying Disclosure Act Registration and Reporting for Organizations Contacting Congress
- Antitrust and COVID-19: DOJ and FTC Offer Limited Expedited Processing, and Potential Flexibility in Exigent Circumstances
- New GSA Website Consolidates COVID-19–Related Acquisition Information and Resources
- Summary of Tax Provision of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Certain Tax Filing Changes
- OMB Issues COVID-19 Guidance for Government Contract Performance
- DOJ Indictment Alleges Scheme to Suppress Wages, Restrict Mobility for Essential Workers During Pandemic
- Frequently Asked Questions on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
- Frequently Asked Questions on Religious Objections to Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
- Washington Expands Coverage for Paid Family and Medical Leave Eligibility
- Antitrust Enforcers Unlikely to Lessen Scrutiny of Healthcare Mergers During Pandemic
- HHS Announces Targeted CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Payments to Medicaid and CHIP Providers and Safety Net Hospitals
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FTC Sends More Warning Letters Regarding Unsupported Coronavirus Prevention and Treatment Claims
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More FTC Civil Enforcement for COVID-19 and CBD Cancer Treatment Claims
- Congress and HHS Make Additional $170 Billion Available to Healthcare Providers to Address COVID-19 Testing, Treatment, and Losses
- HHS to Distribute First Tranche of $100 Billion to Healthcare Providers for COVID-19 Losses
- FCC Adopts New Programs to Help Telehealth Services Combat COVID-19
- Healthcare Industry Implications of the CARES Act
- COVID-19: Employee Health Plan Administration Considerations
- Guide to Federal Health Program Waivers Concerning the COVID-19 Crisis
- FDA Issues COVID-19 Food Safety Guidance for Food Manufacturers
- Healthcare Industry Implications of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- How the Defense Production Act May Affect Healthcare and Medical Supply Companies
Publications
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University of Colorado System Scores COVID-19 Property Insurance Coverage Win
- DOJ’s First False Claims Act Settlement Against PPP Borrower Signals Robust Fraud Enforcement Ahead
- Deadlines Approaching for COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims: Don’t Forfeit Coverage!
- COVID-19 Business Interruption Litigation: Lessons Learned So Far
- Higher Education COVID-19 Losses: Property and Business Interruption Insurance Policies Should Provide Relief
- UK COVID-19 Business Interruption Disputes Process May Offer Guidance to US Policyholders
- Legislation Requiring Insurers to Pay COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims
- California Insurance Commissioner Issues Notice Requiring Heightened Scrutiny for Business Interruption Claims
- COVID-19 Insurance Alert: Review Insurance Policies for Vacancy-Related Provisions
- Congress or the States Could Use the Existing Mechanism of BI Claims to Provide a Further Bailout to Businesses That Are Hurt by COVID-19
- Responding to COVID-19 Requires an Integrated Approach
- Guide to Federal Health Program Waivers Concerning the COVID-19 Crisis
- Legislation Requiring Insurers to Pay COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims
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Potential Insurance Coverage for Coronavirus Based Business Interruption Claims
- COVID-19 Exclusions in Representation and Warranty Insurance Policies for M&A Transactions
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Insurance for Companies Facing Employment Claims
- Coronavirus Coverage: How to Offset Your Business Losses in a Global Health Emergency
Checklists
- COVID-19 Insurance Documentation Checklist
- Responding To COVID-19: Key Insurance Coverage Checklist For Businesses
Webinar Recordings
- Answers to COVID-19 Questions: What We Are Seeing
- Part II: Navigating Insurance Recovery and Contracts and Negotiations Risk in a Time of Crisis
- Exploring Business Income Insurance Coverage Under Property Policies Following Recent Regulation and Shelter In Place Orders
- Coronavirus: Insurance Coverage for Event Cancellation, Travel, and Supply Chain Losses
- Insurance Coverage for Retailers and Hospitality Companies Affected by Coronavirus
Podcasts
- One Size Does Not Fit All - Retail Responds to COVID-19
- Is My Company Going to Survive COVID-19? Perspectives from a Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyer (plus insurance!)
- Does COVID-19 Cause Property Damage: Let’s Talk to a Doc!
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Reopening During a Pandemic: Understanding COVID-19-Related Labor & Employment Challenges For Businesses and Insurance
- What’s Happening With Business Interruption Claims?
- Making Claims and Renewing Policies from Home?!
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Who Are All These People Involved in My Claim? Thoughts From a Claim Preparer
FAQs:
- Frequently Asked Employment Questions Regarding COVID-19 (10.14.2021)
- Frequently Asked Questions on Religious Objections to Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates (11.01.2021)
- Frequently Asked Questions on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (11.05.2021)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Questions Answered (09.01.2021)
Blogs:
- COVID-19 Labor & Employment Blog Posts (2020 – 2022)
Flowcharts:
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Employee Caring for Family Member (03.30.2020)
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Child Care Leave (03.30.2020)
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Workplace Closure/Shelter-in-Place (03.30.2020)
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Employee’s Own Health Condition (03.30.2020)
Publications:
- 2022 California Labor, Employment, and Independent Contractor Legislative Update (10.24.2022)
- Washington State’s COVID-19 Emergency Declaration To Expire With HELSA Still in Effect (10.17.2022)
- Florida Court Refuses to Dismiss COVID-19-Related WARN Case Based on Natural Disaster Exception (04.25.2022)
- DOJ Indictment Alleges Scheme to Suppress Wages, Restrict Mobility for Essential Workers During Pandemic (03.03.2022)
- Child Labor and COVID-19—It’s Time to Make Meaningful New Year’s Supply Chain Resolutions (12.28.2021)
- NYC Releases Detailed Guidance Regarding Vaccine Mandate (12.17.2021)
- Federal Contractor Vaccine Mandate Blocked in Nationwide Injunction (12.10.2021)
- New York City Announces Vaccine Mandate for All Private Sector New York City Employers (12.07.2021)
- Washington Expands Coverage for Paid Family and Medical Leave Eligibility (11.29.2021)
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Employers Are Offering Different Types of Shots at This Year's Holiday Parties (11.16.2021)
- OSHA Issues COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (11.05.2021)
- New Reporting, Notification, and Accommodation Requirements Issued for Washington Employers During the Pandemic (09.23.2021)
- OSHA Updates Workplace Guidance on COVID-19 to Align With CDC Guidance (08.16.2021)
- DOJ Takes Stance on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine Policies: They Do Not Violate Federal Food and Drug Laws (07.28.2021)
- OSHA Issues COVID-19 ETS for Healthcare Settings (06.23.2021)
- OSHA Updates Workplace Guidance on COVID-19 (06.15.2021)
- Employer Responsibilities Under the ARPA COBRA Subsidy (04.05.2021)
- Struggling Multiemployer Pension Plans Receive a Lifeline Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (03.15.2021)
- IRS Clarifies Extended Cafeteria Plan Relief (03.03.2021)
- Summary of Certain Business Tax Provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (12.24.2020)
- A COVID-19 Vaccine Is on the Way—Considerations for Employers and Their Workforces (12.17.2020)
- Illinois and Chicago Issue New COVID-19 Measures: What They Mean for Employers (11.20.2020)
- Oregon-OSHA Issues Extensive COVID-19 Rule (11.17.2020)
- COVID-19 and Discrimination: Takeaways for Employers Regarding the EEOC’s Updated Guidance (09.21.2020)
- Variable Hour Employee Benefits Eligibility Under COVID-19 (09.18.2020)
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Summary of Notice 2020-65: Deferral of Employee’s Portion of Social Security Taxes (09.04.2020)
Webinar Recordings:
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COVID-19 Testing in the Workplace (09.04.2020)
- Answers to COVID-19 Questions: What We Are Seeing (04.16.2020)
- The CARES Act: Employer Measures to Combat COVID-19 (04.2020)
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COVID-19 Corporate Leader Considerations Two-Part Webinar Series (04.09.2020 & 04.14.2020)
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Workplace - What Every US Employer Should Know (03.10.2020)
Podcasts:
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Reopening During a Pandemic: Understanding COVID-19-Related Labor & Employment Challenges For Businesses and Insurance (05.08.2020)
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The Science Behind COVID-19 and Return to Work (08.14.2020)
Videos:
- Furlough vs Layoff (09.03.2020)
Publications
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Remote Deposition - Logistics Checklist for Day of Deposition
- Chart: U.S. Remote Deposition and Oath Status
Podcasts
Mediating During The Pandemic Series
