The spread of COVID-19 continues to grow rapidly, affecting all individuals, industries, businesses and governments. Adapting and adjusting to managing the response to the pandemic has created logistical, financial and operational challenges at every level. To assist our clients, Herrick has assembled a cross-disciplinary team of lawyers to provide up-to-date advice in this time of ever-evolving legal and business needs. The group can address COVID-19 related issues, including insurance coverage, employment, force majeure contract provisions, and issues of impossibility, impracticability and frustration of performance.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, federal, state and local governments and the private sector launched several initiatives to address the economic hardship suffered by businesses, particularly small businesses. Herrick's COVID-19 Task Force and their team are ready to guide you through these laws and initiatives including loan programs, grants and tax credits available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and how an understanding of the CARES Act and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) can directly affect business decisions in the work place (including the deferment of rent, furloughs and reductions of hours or pay).
Why Herrick
- As a New York metropolitan area based firm, we are gaining direct and first-hand knowledge and experience dealing with the situation at the epicenter of the pandemic in the USA.
- With strong practices in real estate, retail, hospitality and sports, we are focusing on legal issues facing industries being hit the most directly.
- Our practices before New York City and State agencies have provided us with a front row seat addressing the implementation of actions which are and will be copied throughout the country.
We invite you to continue to check this COVID-19 Resource Center, which is being updated regularly by lawyers from across all practice areas to provide the full spectrum of insight into COVID-19 related issues. Feel free to contact the authors of each alert for further information.
Best Practices in the Workplace and FFCRA
Carol M. Goodman
CARES Act pertaining to Small Business Loans and Grants
Andrew C. Gold, Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Jr. and Eric A. Stabler
Construction
William R. Fried and Jared D. Newman
Corporate Business Continuity and Planning
Irwin A. Kishner
Corporate Governance and Disclosure
Morris F. DeFeo, Jr.
Crisis Management
Ronald J. Levine
Insurance including Business Interruption Insurance
Alan R. Lyons
Real Estate Dispute Resolution
Michael Berengarten and Scott E. Mollen
Real Estate Purchase, Sale and Lease Contracts
Jonathan A. Adelsberg and Belinda G. Schwartz
Tax Credits
Louis Tuchman
Publications
September 21, 2022 – Employment Law Update
New York City Will Lift Private-Sector Workplace Vaccination Requirement as of November 1, 2022
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
March 30, 2022 – Employment Law Update
Recent Second Circuit Decision Reinforces Need to Take Reasonable Measures to Protect Trade Secrets
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
March 21, 2022 – Employment Law Update
New York Employers No Longer Required to Implement NY HERO Safety Plans
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
March 1, 2022 – Employment Law Update
Has the Workplace Returned to Pre-Pandemic? Plus, Other Important Updates for Employers.
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
February 11, 2022 – Employment Law Update
New York State Indoor Mask Mandate Lifted and NY HERO Act Safety Plan Template Revised
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
February 2, 2022 – Employment Law Update
Nationwide Employers Take Note: Illinois Amendments to Freedom to Work Act Take Effect, Clarifying Limits on Restrictive Covenants
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
January 14, 2022 – Employment Law Update
Supreme Court Blocks Enforcement of OSHA “Vax Or Test” Emergency Temporary Standard
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
December 15, 2021 – Employment Law Update
New York City Publishes Guidance on Private-Sector Workplace Vaccination Requirement Going into Effect December 27, 2021
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
December 13, 2021 – Employment Law Update
New York Businesses Must Implement Mask Requirement or Require Proof of Vaccination
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
November 4, 2021 – Employment Law Update
OSHA Publishes Emergency Temporary Standard on COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
September 7, 2021 – Employment Law Update
Designation of COVID-19 as Airborne Infection Disease Under NY HERO Act Requires Implementation of Employers’ Exposure Prevention Plans
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
July 20, 2021 – Employment Law Update
NY HERO Act Prevention Plan Deadline is August 5th!
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
June 15, 2021 – Employment Law Update
Most Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions Have Been Lifted, Effective Today
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
May 18, 2021 – Employment Law Update
New York Adopts New CDC Guidance
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
May 13, 2021 – Employment Law Update
New York Enacts New Workplace Health and Safety Law Affecting All Employers
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
April 20, 2021 – Real Estate Update
Real Estate and Covid: A Tale of Two Cities
Belinda G. Schwartz and Alastair Moss
March 18, 2021 – Employment Law Update
Employers Take Note: Recent Changes in Law Affect Paid Vaccination Leave and COBRA Requirements
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
March 4, 2021 – Insurance Alert
The Clock Is Running Out to Commence a Lawsuit on Some COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims
Alan R. Lyons
February 24, 2021 – Real Estate Update
Ground Leases: What are they good for?
Dena Cohen
January 13, 2021 – Real Estate Update
PPP Loans: Does Your Cooperative Qualify This Time?
Andrew C. Gold, Andrew B. Freedland and Deborah Koplovitz
January 7, 2021 – Tax Alert
Reversal of IRS Position on the Taxation of Forgiven PPP Loans
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
December 17, 2020 – Employment Law Update
New EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccinations
Carol M. Goodman
December 9, 2020 – Tax Alert
2020 Tax Developments: The Year in Review and Looking Ahead to 2021
Herrick, Feinstein LLP
December 7, 2020 – LEAD1 COVID-19 Report
College Olympic Feeder Sport Cuts and the Potential for Revival
Irwin A. Kishner, Daniel A. Etna and Stephen DiMaria
November 9, 2020 – Real Estate Update
Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic, Valuable Investment Opportunities Remain in the New York Commercial Real Estate Market
Yariv C. Ben-Ari
October 1, 2020 – Real Estate Update
Pivoting in the Pandemic: Strategic Planning for Not-for-Profits
Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Jr.
June 9, 2020 – Tax Alert
IRS Defers Due Dates for QOZ Actions to Provide Relief for Taxpayers Affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic
Louis Tuchman
May 28, 2020 – Corporate Update
SBA Issues Paycheck Protection Program Interim Final Rules on Loan Forgiveness and Loan Review and Lender Responsibilities
Andrew C. Gold, Eric A. Stabler and Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Jr.
May 20, 2020 – Employment Law Update
Important COVID-19-Related Updates for Employers
Carol M. Goodman
NYC County Clerk’s Begin Accepting Building Loan Agreements and Mechanic’s Liens for Filing – Real Estate Update
New York City Begins Accepting Building Loan Agreements and Mechanic’s Liens for Filing
Joanna Slusarz Debski
May 19, 2020 – Corporate Update
SBA Issues Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
Andrew C. Gold, Eric A. Stabler and Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Jr.
May 18, 2020 – Real Estate Update
New York City Council Passes Small Business Legislation Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Jr. and Scott E. Mollen
May 13, 2020 – Corporate Alert
Additional SBA Guidance on PPP Applicant Need Certification Issued Including Safe Harbor for Certain Borrowers
Andrew C. Gold, Eric A. Stabler and Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Jr.
May 5, 2020 – Tax Alert
The CARES Act Giveth, the IRS Taketh Away...
Louis Tuchman
April 30, 2020 – Employment Law Update
Rethinking Business Operations in the Wake of COVID-19
Carol M. Goodman
April 27, 2020 – Corporate Alert
Paycheck Protection Program Funding Increased and New Guidance on PPP Applicant Certification Issued
Andrew C. Gold, Eric A. Stabler and Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Jr.
April 20, 2020 – Insurance Alert
Six Class Actions Launched Against Six Insurers in Six States Over COVID-19 Business Income Claims
Alan R. Lyons
April 14, 2020 – Tax Alert
Treasury Extends Pandemic-Related Relief to 1031 Transactions, Qualified Opportunity Fund Investments
Louis Tuchman
April 9, 2020 – Corporate Alert
Federal Reserve and Treasury Announce New and Expanded Lending Programs to Bolster the U.S. Economy
Andrew C. Gold, Eric A. Stabler and Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Jr.
April 5, 2020 - Article
Contemplating Litigation Alternatives During a Pandemic
Ronald J. Levine
April 2, 2020 – Tax Alert
CARES Act Fixes Drafting Error Regarding Qualified Improvement Property
Louis Tuchman
April 2, 2020 – Corporate Alert
Corporate Governance Considerations and Challenges in Response to COVID-19
Morris F. DeFeo
April 1, 2020 – Insurance Alert
New York Lawmakers Introduce Bill That Would Force Insurers To Pay COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims – Even if the Policy Contains a Virus Exclusion
Alan R. Lyons
March 30, 2020 – Insurance Alert
The Wave of Insurance Coverage Litigation Over COVID-19 Business Interruption Losses Is Only Just Beginning
Alan R. Lyons
March 30, 2020 - COVID-19 Alert
Additional Financial Resources Available to Businesses – New York
Shivani Poddar
March 30, 2020 - COVID-19 Alert
Additional Financial Resources Available to Businesses – New Jersey
Shivani Poddar
March 29, 2020 – Employment Law Update
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Further Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Carol M. Goodman
March 29, 2020 – Corporate Alert
Governmental Assistance to Businesses in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Andrew C. Gold, Eric A. Stabler and Patrick J. O'Sullivan, Jr.
March 27, 2020 – ERISA Alert
CARES Act Changes for Retirement Plans
Fred R. Green
March 27, 2020 – Corporate Alert
COVID-19: Corporate Insights and Considerations
Morris F. DeFeo, Jr.
March 26, 2020 – Tax Alert
Tax Relief Measures Implemented in COVID-19 Pandemic
Louis Tuchman
March 26, 2020 – Real Estate Update
NYS Attorney General Announces “Relief Period” Guidelines for Developers, Brokers and Buyers
Philip Tucker
March 25, 2020 – Employment Law Update
Empire State Development Corporation Updates Guidance Regarding Definition of “Essential Businesses” Exempt From In-Person Workforce Reduction Requirements
Carol M. Goodman
March 25, 2020 – Employment Law Update
U.S. Department of Labor Issues New Guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Carol M. Goodman
March 23, 2020 – Article
Coronavirus Crisis Control
Ronald J. Levine
March 23, 2020 – Land Use and Zoning Alert
Update from Herrick’s Land Use & Zoning Team - COVID-19
Mitchell A. Korbey
March 20, 2020 – Employment Law Update
Governor Cuomo Signs the “New York State on PAUSE” Executive Order, Now Requiring Non-Essential Businesses to Reduce In-Person Workforces by 100%, Effective Sunday March 22, 2020
Carol M. Goodman
March 20, 2020 – Employment Law Update
Governor Cuomo Signs Executive Order 202.6 Requiring Employers to Reduce In-Person Workforces by 75% Due to COVID-19
Carol M. Goodman
March 19, 2020 – Employment Law Update
New York Enacts Legislation to Provide Paid Sick Leave and Job Protection for Workers Quarantined Due to COVID-19
Carol M. Goodman
March 19, 2020 – Real Estate Update
Coronavirus and Considerations for Real Estate Transactions
Herrick Real Estate Department
March 19, 2020 – Employment Law Update
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Guidance For Employers
Carol M. Goodman
March 16, 2020 – Insurance Alert
Coronavirus -- Potential Availability of Insurance for Business Losses
Alan R. Lyons
March 5, 2020 – Employment Law Update
Coronavirus Business Essentials Checklist
Carol Goodman and Ronald J. Levine