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The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has presented a myriad of business, legal and operational issues across all industries. Davis & Gilbert has created a multidisciplinary task force to guide you through these rapidly developing challenges. As a trusted partner, our goal is to help you anticipate issues, develop proactive response plans and minimize business disruptions and losses as much as possible.
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COVID-19 RESOURCES
Advertising, Marketing & Promotions
Labor & Employment
- FTC Takes Action Against Marketer for Violating the Mail Order Rule and Engaging in Deceptive Commercial Practices (August 3, 2020)
- The FDA Sends Over 60 Warning Letters to Companies for Falsely Marketing “COVID-19 Products” (June 10, 2020)
- The Importance of Including Social Distancing in Marketing Campaigns (May 14, 2020)
- FTC and FDA Fight Unsubstantiated Claims That CBD Products Cure Coronavirus (May 6, 2020)
- FTC Provides Guidance for Ed Tech Providers and Schools on Protecting Children’s Privacy while Remote Learning (April 23, 2020)
- Key Considerations for Retailers in the Face of COVID-19 (April 22, 2020)
- Avoiding the Pitfalls While Reaping the Benefits of Sweepstakes and Contests during COVID-19 (April 10, 2020)
- Bands and Brands Come Together for Livestream Shows during COVID-19 (April 9, 2020)
- SAG-AFTRA and the JPC Issue Temporary Waiver Regarding Stock Footage in Commercials (April 9, 2020)
- FDA Provides Temporary Flexibility on Nutrition Labeling in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic (April 6, 2020)
- COVID-19: A Guide to Analyzing Risks for Marketers and Agencies
(March 26, 2020)
- New York State’s Budget Amends the NY Home Care Worker Wage Parity Law (September 24, 2020)
- IRS Provides Cafeteria Plans with Flexibility Due To COVID-19 (June 3, 2020)
- Group Health Plans: Regulators Extend Deadlines During the COVID-19 Crisis (May 6, 2020)
- Retirement Plans: Regulators Provide Relief from Certain ERISA Requirements During the COVID-19 Crisis (May 6, 2020)
- FAQ - Top 10 Benefits and Compensation Questions in Light of the Novel Coronavirus (April 9, 2020)
- COVID-19 and Executive Compensation (April 2, 2020)
- COVID-19 Considerations for Retirement Plan Sponsors and Committees (April 2, 2020)
- Health and Welfare Considerations for Plan Sponsors Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic (April 2, 2020)
- UPDATED: FAQ - Paycheck Protection Program (July 9, 2020)
- UPDATED: FAQ - Main Street Business Lending Program (June 17, 2020)
- Additional Assistance Available: Certain SBA Loan Subsidies Under the CARES Act (June 16, 2020)
- Rewards and Risks for Distressed Strategic Middle Market M&A (June 9, 2020)
- Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (June 8, 2020)
- Latest Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness (May 27, 2020)
- The Paycheck Protection Program “Necessity Certification” — The Review, Safe Harbor and Potential Penalties (May 14, 2020)
- Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act to Appropriate Additional Funds for Small Business Loans (April 24, 2020)
- Paycheck Protection Program Update & Main Street Lending Program (April 22, 2020)
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act: What You Need to Know (April 1, 2020)
- Memorandum: Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (April 1, 2020)
- U.S. Federal Government Proposes Various Changes to SBA Loan Programs to Assist Small Businesses Affected by Coronavirus (March 24, 2020)
- Loan Programs Currently Provided By the SBA (March 24, 2020)
- New York City to Provide Financial Assistance to Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 (March 20, 2020)
- Competing Bipartisan COVID-19 Privacy Bills to Be Introduced (June 3, 2020)
- Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks Rise with Remote Workforce (April 3, 2020)
- A Game of Inches: Measuring Sports Sponsorship Value and Planning for a Post-Covid World (July 27, 2020)
- Production Industry Recommends Guidelines for Returning to Work (June 17, 2020)
- Talent Deals and the Impact of a Pandemic: Rethinking Force Majeure (May 20, 2020)
- COVID-19 May Lead to Permanent Changes to Theatrical Film Distribution (May 6, 2020)
- COVID-19 Impact on TV and Film Production (April 13, 2020)
- Commercial Production Changes in Light of COVID-19 (April 8, 2020)
- Doom with No Gloom: Forbearances Mask the Impact of COVID-19 on Subprime Auto (May 24, 2020)
- You Down With PPP? Paycheck Protection Program Troubles Are an Opportunity for Marketplace Lenders (May 17, 2020)
- On Our Watch: CMBS in the Time of COVID-19 (April 28, 2020)
- On Our Watch: ESG in the Time of COVID-19 (April 23, 3030)
- How Subprime RMBS Can Prepare Us for Subprime Auto Litigation in the Time of COVID-19 (April 19, 2020)
- On Our Watch: Marketplace Lending in the Age of COVID-19 (April 12, 2020)
- FAQ - When a Commercial Tenant Files Bankruptcy: What Landlords Need to Know (April 6, 2020)
- Time to Buckle Up: The State of Subprime Auto Risks (April 5, 2020)
- On Our Watch: COVID-19 Mortgage and Foreclosure Relief (March 29, 2020)
- On Our Watch: COVID-19 Student Loan Relief (March 27, 2020)
Labor & Employment
- FAQ: EEOC Issues Guidance for Employers Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations (December 22, 2020)
- UPDATED - FAQ: US DOL Releases Regulations Clarifying Employer FFCRA Obligations (October 14, 2020)
- FAQ: New York City Issues Guidance on Avoiding Age Discrimination During the Pandemic (September 17, 2020)
- U.S. DOL Issues Additional Guidance on COVID-19 and FLSA, FMLA and FFCRA Rules (August 25, 2020)
- SDNY Holds that DOL “Jumped the Rail” and Strikes Down Certain DOL Rules on FFCRA Leave (August 17, 2020)
- OSHA Guidance Requires Certain Employers to Record “Work-Related” COVID-19 Cases (June 11, 2020)
- FAQ: Planning for Safe Employee Re-Entry (May 14, 2020)
- UPDATED: FAQ - New York State Paid Sick Leave (May 5, 2020)
- New Jersey Expands Sick Leave, Family Leave and Temporary Disability Benefits (April 30, 2020)
- Los Angeles and San Francisco Issue New Legislation and Employer Guidance in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic (April 16, 2020)
- FAQ - Expense Reimbursements for Work-from-Home Arrangements during COVID-19 (April 7, 2020)
- New York State Implements Sick Leave for Employees Required to Quarantine or Self-Isolate By Government Order (March 20, 2020)
- Revisions to Proposed Family First Coronavirus Response Act: Potential Relief for Employers (March 18, 2020)
- The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Employers Need to Know (March 16, 2020)
- Coronavirus: Protective Measures for the Workplace (February 6, 2020)
- Summer Camp Closures and Cancelled Enrichment Programs Allow Working Parents to Request Paid Leave from Covered Employers (July 1, 2020)
- New York State Court Reopening Changes Landlord-Tenant COVID-19 Landscape (June 3, 2020)
- Protective Covenant Considerations in the COVID-19 Era (May 20, 2020)
- How New York’s COVID-19 Executive Orders Affect Limitations Periods in New York (April 30, 2020)
- BACK TO WORK SERIES - COVID-19: As Cases Continue to Spread, Will Court Cases Begin to Spread? (April, 29, 2020)
- Best Practices for Litigating in the Virtual World (April 28, 2020)
- How the COVID-19 Crisis Impacts Contract Obligations (April 2, 2020)
- FAQ - Coronavirus (COVID-19) New York Courts (April 1, 2020)
- Tax Provisions Contained in the CARES Act (March 30, 2020)
- IRS Defers Tax Payment and Filing Obligations Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (March 26, 2020)
Financial Assistance for Businesses Affected by COVID-19
- U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
- NYC Employee Retention Grant Program
- NYC Small Business Continuity Loan Fund
- U.S Small Business Administration
Labor & Employment
- U.S. Department of Labor - Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
- U.S. Department of Labor - Coronavirus Resource Page
- OSHA - Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- CDC - Resources for Businesses and Employers
- NYS - COVID-19 Travel Advisory
- NYS - Executive Order No. 202.45: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency
- NYS - Executive Order No. 202.6: Guidance for Determining Whether a Business Enterprise Is Subject to a Workforce Reduction Under Recent Executive Orders
- NYS - Executive Order No. 205: Quarantine Restrictions on Travelers Arriving in New York
- NYS - New York State on PAUSE Executive Order
- NYS - Paid Sick Leave FAQ's
- NYS - Reopening New York: Office-Based Work Guidelines for Employers and Employees
- NYS Department of Health - COVID-19 Weekly Healthcare Provider Update Compilation
- NYS Department of Health - FAQs Regarding Quarantine Restrictions on Travelers Arriving in New York State Following Out of State Travel
- NYS Department of Health - NY Forward Safety Plan Template
- NYS Department of Health - Interim Guidance for Office-Based Work During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- NYS Department of Health - Interim Guidance for Quarantine Restrictions on Travelers Arriving in New York State Following Out of State Travel
- NYS Department of Health - Traveler Health Form
- NYC - COVID-19 Employer Health Screen Review Documentation Template
- NYS Department of Labor - FAQ's on Unemployment Eligibility
Legislation
Tax
- IRS - Filing and Payment Deadlines Questions and Answers
- IRS - Notice 2020- 18 for Deferral of Tax Payment and Filing Obligations
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Davis & Gilbert COVID-19 Task Force
- Neal H. Klausner
Chair, Davis & Gilbert COVID-19 Task Force
212.468.4992, nklausner@dglaw.com
Advertising, Marketing & Promotions
- Allison Fitzpatrick
212.468.4866, afitzpatrick@dglaw.com - Brooke Erdos Singer
212.468.4940, bsinger@dglaw.com
Benefits & Compensation
- Mark E. Bokert
212.468.4969, mbokert@dglaw.com - Alan Hahn
212.468.4832, ahahn@dglaw.com - Gabrielle White
212.468.4962, gwhite@dglaw.com
Corporate
- Joseph A. DiMiceli
212.468.4936, jdimiceli@dglaw.com - Justin R. Pollak
212.468.4889, jpollak@dglaw.com - Matthew B. Schneider
212.468.4989, mschneider@dglaw.com
Digital Media, Technology & Privacy
- Gary A. Kibel
212.468.4918, gkibel@dglaw.com
Insolvency, Creditors’ Rights & Financial Products
- Joseph Cioffi
212.468.4875, jcioffi@dglaw.com - Massimo Giugliano
212.468.4811, mgiugliano@dglaw.com
Intellectual Property
- Brooke Erdos Singer
212.468.4940, bsinger@dglaw.com - Howard R. Weingrad
212.468.4829, hweingrad@dglaw.com
Labor & Employment
- Gregg Brochin
212.468.4950, gbrochin@dglaw.com - Jessica Golden Cortes
212.468.4808, jcortes@dglaw.com
Litigation
- Marc J. Rachman
212.468.4890, mrachman@dglaw.com - Ina B. Scher
212.468.4937, ischer@dglaw.com
Real Estate
- Glenn E.Motelson
212.468.4906, gmotelson@dglaw.com - Yossi Subar
212.468.4905, ysubar@dglaw.com - Michelle Marie Axon
212.468.4846, maxon@dglaw.com
Taxation
- Brian Gallagher
212.468.4816, bgallagher@dglaw.com
Advertising, Marketing & Promotions
- FTC Takes Action Against Marketer for Violating the Mail Order Rule and Engaging in Deceptive Commercial Practices (August 3, 2020)
- The FDA Sends Over 60 Warning Letters to Companies for Falsely Marketing “COVID-19 Products” (June 10, 2020)
- The Importance of Including Social Distancing in Marketing Campaigns (May 14, 2020)
- FTC and FDA Fight Unsubstantiated Claims That CBD Products Cure Coronavirus (May 6, 2020)
- FTC Provides Guidance for Ed Tech Providers and Schools on Protecting Children’s Privacy while Remote Learning (April 23, 2020)
- Key Considerations for Retailers in the Face of COVID-19 (April 22, 2020)
- Avoiding the Pitfalls While Reaping the Benefits of Sweepstakes and Contests during COVID-19 (April 10, 2020)
- Bands and Brands Come Together for Livestream Shows during COVID-19 (April 9, 2020)
- SAG-AFTRA and the JPC Issue Temporary Waiver Regarding Stock Footage in Commercials (April 9, 2020)
- FDA Provides Temporary Flexibility on Nutrition Labeling in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic (April 6, 2020)
- COVID-19: A Guide to Analyzing Risks for Marketers and Agencies
(March 26, 2020)
- New York State’s Budget Amends the NY Home Care Worker Wage Parity Law (September 24, 2020)
- IRS Provides Cafeteria Plans with Flexibility Due To COVID-19 (June 3, 2020)
- Group Health Plans: Regulators Extend Deadlines During the COVID-19 Crisis (May 6, 2020)
- Retirement Plans: Regulators Provide Relief from Certain ERISA Requirements During the COVID-19 Crisis (May 6, 2020)
- FAQ - Top 10 Benefits and Compensation Questions in Light of the Novel Coronavirus (April 9, 2020)
- COVID-19 and Executive Compensation (April 2, 2020)
- COVID-19 Considerations for Retirement Plan Sponsors and Committees (April 2, 2020)
- Health and Welfare Considerations for Plan Sponsors Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic (April 2, 2020)
- UPDATED: FAQ - Paycheck Protection Program (July 9, 2020)
- UPDATED: FAQ - Main Street Business Lending Program (June 17, 2020)
- Additional Assistance Available: Certain SBA Loan Subsidies Under the CARES Act (June 16, 2020)
- Rewards and Risks for Distressed Strategic Middle Market M&A (June 9, 2020)
- Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (June 8, 2020)
- Latest Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness (May 27, 2020)
- The Paycheck Protection Program “Necessity Certification” — The Review, Safe Harbor and Potential Penalties (May 14, 2020)
- Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act to Appropriate Additional Funds for Small Business Loans (April 24, 2020)
- Paycheck Protection Program Update & Main Street Lending Program (April 22, 2020)
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act: What You Need to Know (April 1, 2020)
- Memorandum: Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (April 1, 2020)
- U.S. Federal Government Proposes Various Changes to SBA Loan Programs to Assist Small Businesses Affected by Coronavirus (March 24, 2020)
- Loan Programs Currently Provided By the SBA (March 24, 2020)
- New York City to Provide Financial Assistance to Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 (March 20, 2020)
- Competing Bipartisan COVID-19 Privacy Bills to Be Introduced (June 3, 2020)
- Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks Rise with Remote Workforce (April 3, 2020)
- A Game of Inches: Measuring Sports Sponsorship Value and Planning for a Post-Covid World (July 27, 2020)
- Production Industry Recommends Guidelines for Returning to Work (June 17, 2020)
- Talent Deals and the Impact of a Pandemic: Rethinking Force Majeure (May 20, 2020)
- COVID-19 May Lead to Permanent Changes to Theatrical Film Distribution (May 6, 2020)
- COVID-19 Impact on TV and Film Production (April 13, 2020)
- Commercial Production Changes in Light of COVID-19 (April 8, 2020)
- Doom with No Gloom: Forbearances Mask the Impact of COVID-19 on Subprime Auto (May 24, 2020)
- You Down With PPP? Paycheck Protection Program Troubles Are an Opportunity for Marketplace Lenders (May 17, 2020)
- On Our Watch: CMBS in the Time of COVID-19 (April 28, 2020)
- On Our Watch: ESG in the Time of COVID-19 (April 23, 3030)
- How Subprime RMBS Can Prepare Us for Subprime Auto Litigation in the Time of COVID-19 (April 19, 2020)
- On Our Watch: Marketplace Lending in the Age of COVID-19 (April 12, 2020)
- FAQ - When a Commercial Tenant Files Bankruptcy: What Landlords Need to Know (April 6, 2020)
- Time to Buckle Up: The State of Subprime Auto Risks (April 5, 2020)
- On Our Watch: COVID-19 Mortgage and Foreclosure Relief (March 29, 2020)
- On Our Watch: COVID-19 Student Loan Relief (March 27, 2020)
Labor & Employment
- FAQ: EEOC Issues Guidance for Employers Regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations (December 22, 2020)
- UPDATED - FAQ: US DOL Releases Regulations Clarifying Employer FFCRA Obligations (October 14, 2020)
- FAQ: New York City Issues Guidance on Avoiding Age Discrimination During the Pandemic (September 17, 2020)
- U.S. DOL Issues Additional Guidance on COVID-19 and FLSA, FMLA and FFCRA Rules (August 25, 2020)
- SDNY Holds that DOL “Jumped the Rail” and Strikes Down Certain DOL Rules on FFCRA Leave (August 17, 2020)
- OSHA Guidance Requires Certain Employers to Record “Work-Related” COVID-19 Cases (June 11, 2020)
- FAQ: Planning for Safe Employee Re-Entry (May 14, 2020)
- UPDATED: FAQ - New York State Paid Sick Leave (May 5, 2020)
- New Jersey Expands Sick Leave, Family Leave and Temporary Disability Benefits (April 30, 2020)
- Los Angeles and San Francisco Issue New Legislation and Employer Guidance in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic (April 16, 2020)
- FAQ - Expense Reimbursements for Work-from-Home Arrangements during COVID-19 (April 7, 2020)
- New York State Implements Sick Leave for Employees Required to Quarantine or Self-Isolate By Government Order (March 20, 2020)
- Revisions to Proposed Family First Coronavirus Response Act: Potential Relief for Employers (March 18, 2020)
- The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Employers Need to Know (March 16, 2020)
- Coronavirus: Protective Measures for the Workplace (February 6, 2020)
- Summer Camp Closures and Cancelled Enrichment Programs Allow Working Parents to Request Paid Leave from Covered Employers (July 1, 2020)
- New York State Court Reopening Changes Landlord-Tenant COVID-19 Landscape (June 3, 2020)
- Protective Covenant Considerations in the COVID-19 Era (May 20, 2020)
- How New York’s COVID-19 Executive Orders Affect Limitations Periods in New York (April 30, 2020)
- BACK TO WORK SERIES - COVID-19: As Cases Continue to Spread, Will Court Cases Begin to Spread? (April, 29, 2020)
- Best Practices for Litigating in the Virtual World (April 28, 2020)
- How the COVID-19 Crisis Impacts Contract Obligations (April 2, 2020)
- FAQ - Coronavirus (COVID-19) New York Courts (April 1, 2020)
- Tax Provisions Contained in the CARES Act (March 30, 2020)
- IRS Defers Tax Payment and Filing Obligations Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic (March 26, 2020)
Financial Assistance for Businesses Affected by COVID-19
- U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
- NYC Employee Retention Grant Program
- NYC Small Business Continuity Loan Fund
- U.S Small Business Administration
Labor & Employment
- U.S. Department of Labor - Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
- U.S. Department of Labor - Coronavirus Resource Page
- OSHA - Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- CDC - Resources for Businesses and Employers
- NYS - COVID-19 Travel Advisory
- NYS - Executive Order No. 202.45: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency
- NYS - Executive Order No. 202.6: Guidance for Determining Whether a Business Enterprise Is Subject to a Workforce Reduction Under Recent Executive Orders
- NYS - Executive Order No. 205: Quarantine Restrictions on Travelers Arriving in New York
- NYS - New York State on PAUSE Executive Order
- NYS - Paid Sick Leave FAQ's
- NYS - Reopening New York: Office-Based Work Guidelines for Employers and Employees
- NYS Department of Health - COVID-19 Weekly Healthcare Provider Update Compilation
- NYS Department of Health - FAQs Regarding Quarantine Restrictions on Travelers Arriving in New York State Following Out of State Travel
- NYS Department of Health - NY Forward Safety Plan Template
- NYS Department of Health - Interim Guidance for Office-Based Work During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
- NYS Department of Health - Interim Guidance for Quarantine Restrictions on Travelers Arriving in New York State Following Out of State Travel
- NYS Department of Health - Traveler Health Form
- NYC - COVID-19 Employer Health Screen Review Documentation Template
- NYS Department of Labor - FAQ's on Unemployment Eligibility
Legislation
Tax
- IRS - Filing and Payment Deadlines Questions and Answers
- IRS - Notice 2020- 18 for Deferral of Tax Payment and Filing Obligations
Stay on top of the latest information
Subscribe to our Davis & Gilbert mailing lists >>
Follow Davis & Gilbert on social media: LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook
Davis & Gilbert COVID-19 Task Force
- Neal H. Klausner
Chair, Davis & Gilbert COVID-19 Task Force
212.468.4992, nklausner@dglaw.com
Advertising, Marketing & Promotions
- Allison Fitzpatrick
212.468.4866, afitzpatrick@dglaw.com - Brooke Erdos Singer
212.468.4940, bsinger@dglaw.com
Benefits & Compensation
- Mark E. Bokert
212.468.4969, mbokert@dglaw.com - Alan Hahn
212.468.4832, ahahn@dglaw.com - Gabrielle White
212.468.4962, gwhite@dglaw.com
Corporate
- Joseph A. DiMiceli
212.468.4936, jdimiceli@dglaw.com - Justin R. Pollak
212.468.4889, jpollak@dglaw.com - Matthew B. Schneider
212.468.4989, mschneider@dglaw.com
Digital Media, Technology & Privacy
- Gary A. Kibel
212.468.4918, gkibel@dglaw.com
Insolvency, Creditors’ Rights & Financial Products
- Joseph Cioffi
212.468.4875, jcioffi@dglaw.com - Massimo Giugliano
212.468.4811, mgiugliano@dglaw.com
Intellectual Property
- Brooke Erdos Singer
212.468.4940, bsinger@dglaw.com - Howard R. Weingrad
212.468.4829, hweingrad@dglaw.com
Labor & Employment
- Gregg Brochin
212.468.4950, gbrochin@dglaw.com - Jessica Golden Cortes
212.468.4808, jcortes@dglaw.com
Litigation
- Marc J. Rachman
212.468.4890, mrachman@dglaw.com - Ina B. Scher
212.468.4937, ischer@dglaw.com
Real Estate
- Glenn E.Motelson
212.468.4906, gmotelson@dglaw.com - Yossi Subar
212.468.4905, ysubar@dglaw.com - Michelle Marie Axon
212.468.4846, maxon@dglaw.com
Taxation
- Brian Gallagher
212.468.4816, bgallagher@dglaw.com
