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Timothy Cunningham and David Weinstein Present CCSNJ’s Webinar, “Navigating the SBA PPP Loan Program Forgiveness Application: What Your Business Needs to Know Now”
Partners Timothy J. Cunningham and David A. Weinstein presented CCSNJ’s Webinar, “Navigating the SBA PPP Loan Program Forgiveness Application: What Your Business Needs to Know Now” on Thursday, May 21. The Small Business Administration (SBA) just issued the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness application and related instructions. PPP borrowers will be required to complete […]
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05.19.2020
/ In The News
Christopher Gibson Quoted in The American Lawyer Article, “For Those Knocking on the Door of the Am Law 200, Smaller Stature May Be an Asset”
Christopher R. Gibson, President of Archer, recently discussed how the firm’s stature could be advantageous in helping their chances of making the AM Law 200 list in The American Lawyer article, “For Those Knocking on the Door of the Am Law 200 Smaller Stature May Be an Asset” published May 18, 2020.
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05.19.2020
/ Client Advisories
Checklist for Employers: Preparing for Return to Work Post-Quarantine
(Click here for printable PDF) PLEASE NOTE: This checklist is intended to offer guidance for employers to consider in planning for and responding to issues as employees return to in-person workplace operations. This checklist is not intended as legal advice. Employers should continuously monitor developments from their federal, state and local governments, as well as […]
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05.18.2020
/ Client Advisories
SBA Issues Important Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application and Instructions
(Click here for printable PDF) The Small Business Administration (SBA) has issued important guidance to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) borrowers seeking loan forgiveness. A loan forgiveness application has been posted on the SBA website and borrowers will be required to complete this application and submit it to their lender (or the lender servicing the PPP […]
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05.15.2020
/ In The News
Peter L. Frattarelli Quoted in AllBusiness Article “9 Answers to Your Most Pressing Unemployment Questions”
Peter L. Frattarelli, chair of Archer’s Labor & Employment Law practice group, answers the question ‘Can my employer cut benefits after getting PPP?’ in AllBusiness Article “9 Answers to Your Most Pressing Unemployment Questions” published on May 14, 2020.
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05.14.2020
/ In The News
Peter L. Frattarelli Quoted in Philadelphia Business Journal Article “Reopening the office: Masks, temperature checks, reluctant workers. Employment lawyers answer your questions”
Peter L. Frattarelli, chair of Archer’s Labor & Employment Law practice group, discusses employment changes in the reopening of businesses in the Philadelphia Business Journal article, “Reopening the office: Masks, temperature checks, reluctant workers. Employment lawyers answer your questions” published on May 13, 2020.
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05.14.2020
/ Articles
Combating Cyber Threats in The Age of COVID-19
Robert T. Egan, chair of Archer’s Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Group, discusses some of the most dangerous cyber threats that have resulted from COVID-19 in this Chief Executive article, published on May 13, 2020.
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05.14.2020
/ Client Advisories
Latest Executive Order Breathes Life into NJ Economy: Construction to Resume; Retail Opens at Curbside
(Click here for printable PDF) Executive Order 142 (EO 142), issued by Governor Phil Murphy on May 13th, repeals and relaxes portions of his earlier Executive Orders, signaling the first steps towards normalizing New Jersey’s economy. Specifically, EO 142 enables construction that had been deemed “non-essential” in an Order issued on April 8th to resume […]
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Timothy J. Cunningham to Speak at SFSP-SJC Zoom Breakfast Meeting, ‘COVID-19 Disaster Relief Programs: PPP Loans and EIDL’
Timothy J. Cunningham, Partner in Archer’s Public Finance and Government Affairs practice groups, will be the speaker for the SFSP-SJC Zoom Breakfast Meeting on May 19th, discussing COVID-19 Disaster Relief Programs: PPP Loans and EIDL. What: SFSP-SJC Zoom Breakfast Meeting: COVID-19 Disaster Relief Programs: PPP Loans and EIDL Overview: A discussion of the components of […]
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05.13.2020
/ Client Advisories
Important Update on SBA Guidance Relating to Paycheck Protection Program Good Faith Certification Standards
(Click here for printable PDF) This morning (5/13), the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued additional guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) through the form of a new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ). This guidance addresses how the SBA will review the “good faith certification” required of applicants to the program concerning the necessity of loans. […]
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Daniel Farino to Participate in “Hot Topics in Environmental Law” Panel at NJSBA’s 2020 Annual Meeting
Daniel Farino, Partner in Archer’s Environmental Law practice group, will present “PFAS: Regulatory Status & Litigation Impacts” as part of the “Hot Topics in Environmental Law” portion of the panel “A 2020 Look at Environmental Law and Renewable Energy in the Garden State – A Two Part Presentation” for the 2020 NJSBA Annual Meeting. Mr. […]
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05.11.2020
/ Client Advisories
COVID-19 Employer Tax Credits Available Immediately
(Click here for printable PDF) Last week, the Internal Revenue Service issued a news release (IR-2020-89) reminding employers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic of three tax credits available to them. Employee Retention Credit The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) provides for an employer credit to encourage a business financially impacted by […]
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05.09.2020
/ Client Advisories
Important Notice Regarding Recent SBA Guidance Relative to Paycheck Protection Program Calculation of 500 Employee Limit and Foreign Affiliations
(Click here for printable PDF) Recent guidance promulgated by the SBA has caused confusion among loan applicants and practitioners with regard to how the Paycheck Protection Program’s (PPP) employee size limitation is determined. The PPP is limited by the CARES Act to those businesses having 500 or fewer employees whose principal place of residence is […]
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05.08.2020
/ News
Lori Grifa Appointed to NJ Governor’s Restart and Recovery Advisory Council
Archer Partner Lori Grifa has been selected as a member of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s Restart and Advisory Council. Lori will serve as a member of the Council’s Facilities and Construction Subcommittee. The Governor’s Restart and Recovery Advisory Council brings together leaders from various industry groups and community organizations throughout New Jersey to advise […]
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05.07.2020
/ News
Charles Dennen Promoted to Board of Trustees of South Jersey Young Professionals Association
Charles J. Dennen, an Associate in Archer’s Environmental Law Group, was recently promoted to serve on the Board of Trustees of the South Jersey Young Professionals Association (SJYPA). Charles previously served on the SJYPA Advisory Board. The South Jersey Young Professionals Association is South Jersey’s largest organization of charitable young professionals, ages 21-45, serving the […]
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05.07.2020
/ Client Advisories
And Now for Something Completely Different: Third Circuit Upholds Damages Claim For Misappropriation of Trade Secrets
(Click here for printable PDF) Last week, the Third Circuit issued an opinion on trade secrets that examines the difference, if any, between owning and simply possessing a trade secret for the purposes of bringing a misappropriation claim. This decision has implications for contractors and subcontractors who develop confidential materials while performing a contract. In […]
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05.06.2020
/ Client Advisories
Updated SBA Guidance – Good Faith Certification of Economic Uncertainty and Loan Necessity
(Click here for printable PDF) Late today, the SBA issued a new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) related to the “good faith” certification required of applicants to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). FAQ #43 (issued 5/5/20) extends the “safe harbor” date by which loan proceeds can be returned without penalty from May 7, 2020 to May […]
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Lloyd Freeman and Mike Reeve to Present at NJSBA’s 2020 Annual Meeting CLE Webinar
On Wednesday, May 13, Archer’s Lloyd Freeman and Michael Reeve will present at the NJSBA 2020 Annual Meeting CLE webinar: “e-Discovery and Remote Depositions: Practical Tips for Every Practitioner.” Electronic discovery is everywhere. In fact, there is no discovery that is not eDiscovery! Understand what you need to know, from a basic glossary of terms […]
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05.05.2020
/ Client Advisories
Covid-19 Environmental Remediation and Enforcement Policy Updates
(Click here for printable PDF) As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, federal and state environmental agencies continue to issue policies and guidance to assist in navigating compliance with requirements under applicable state laws and directives set forth in executive orders, which we discuss below in more detail. Executive Order No. 122: Remediation Continues in Accordance with […]
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05.01.2020
/ Client Advisories
IRS Denies Deductions for Amounts Paid with Forgiven PPP Loan Proceeds
(Click here for printable PDF) On April 30th, the IRS addressed a question many tax practitioners have been asking over the last few weeks. Put simply: Are otherwise deductible expenses which are paid with the proceeds of the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, whose loans are ultimately forgiven under the PPP program, deductible? The […]