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Paycheck Protection Program Guidance Now Released
By Caleb Williams, Business & Taxation Attorney, and Erich Paetsch, Creditor's Rights & Bankruptcy and Litigation Attorney The US Treasury in coordination with the US Small Business Administration just released its initial guidance for borrowers and lenders on the...
Small Business Assistance Under the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or “CARES Act” was signed into law on March 27, 2020, in response to the Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic. The CARES Act provides financial assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID 19. To assist our...
How Does the CARES Act Impact Lenders and Businesses during the Coronavirus Pandemic?
By Erich Paetsch, Creditors' Rights & Bankruptcy and Litigation Attorney Summary The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or “CARES Act” is the third emergency bill from the United States Government in response to the Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic. It...
Oregon DCBS Issues Guidance to In-State Lenders in Response to COVID-19
By Litigation Practice Group On March 20, 2020, the Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (“DCBS”) published Bulletin No. DFR 2020-07 (the “Bulletin”) to provide guidance to Oregon-regulated lenders and loan servicers in extending help to borrowers...
Department of Labor Responds to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
By Randall Sutton, Partner - Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group The Department of Labor has issued its first guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). You can find the guidance here. The DOL has clarified that the FFCRA takes effect on...
Oregon Temporarily Halts Certain Residential Evictions in the Fight Against COVID-19
By Litigation Practice Group On March 22, 2020, and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued Executive Order No. 20-11 (the “Order”), which temporarily stops all residential evictions in the state based on the nonpayment of rent. Given...
COVID-19 FAQs – New Paid Leave Law Passed by Congress
By David Briggs and Randall Sutton, Attorneys in the Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The law met with large bipartisan support to combat the coronavirus. Of...
While You Are Spring Cleaning Your House, Think About Spring Cleaning Your Business
By Wayne Kinkade, Partner - Business & Taxation Law Practice Group Spring is finally here. It’s that time of year when you realize that your New Year’s resolutions may have been a bit aggressive, your windows are filthy, and you are reminded that weeds grow nine...
Oregon Employer Guide to Dealing with Coronavirus – Pandemic Update
By Randall Sutton, Partner - Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group Given uncertainty about the spread and possible effect of the coronavirus, Oregon employers should be evaluating their policies and thinking through potential issues well in advance. Hopefully,...
Oregon’s Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) is Now in Effect
By Caleb Williams, Business & Taxation Law Attorney As of January 1, Oregon’s Corporate Activity Tax (CAT) is in effect and shortly businesses will need to take action to comply with this new tax law. All businesses with $750,000 or more of commercial activity in...