March 26, 2020
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) announced relief for trademark application and registration customers affected by the coronavirus (“Covid-19”) outbreak. The USPTO considers the effects of Covid-19 to be within the meaning of an “extraordinary situation” as provided in 37 CFR 1.183 and 37 CFR 2.146 for affected trademark customers.
What you need to know:
If your trademark…
March 26, 2020
On March 25, 2020, Pennsylvania launched the COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (the “CWCA”) to help Pennsylvania small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 virus. CWCA is a new program authorized under the Small Business First Fund (the “SBFF”) of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (the “PIDA”).
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority (the “CFA”) authorized the…
March 25, 2020
The impact of the COVID-19 virus continues to affect federal and state courts in West Virginia.
On the state court side, on March 22, 2020, the Supreme Court of Appeals issued an order declaring a judicial emergency, finding the COVID-19 outbreak is an “an unprecedented public health emergency that requires immediate action to encourage effective social distancing and reduce the need for…
March 24, 2020
COVID-19 has shut down or significantly curtailed operations of many businesses across the country for the foreseeable future. Going weeks or more with little or no revenue is a serious hardship for any business. In these uncertain times, there are things that businesses can do.
What can you be doing in a time of financial stress like this to prepare for the days to come?
First, refresh yourself on…
March 23, 2020
Earlier this month, Congress authorized up to $7 billion in Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) through the United States Small Business Administration to throw a lifeline to businesses struggling economically due to COVID-19. For a state’s citizens to qualify for EIDLs, the state must first obtain a formal disaster declaration from the SBA. As of yesterday, the SBA granted disaster…
March 23, 2020
During the current spread of COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”), companies are being faced with issues on many fronts, from the most basic questions around safeguarding the health and well-being of its employees to continuing business operations generally and preparing for an uncertain future with the information that they are able to learn with each new day. Even against this unprecedented backdrop,…
March 20, 2020
During this unprecedented time of crisis, where the new normal is “social distancing” and forced isolation, we find ourselves being pushed into new ways of meeting our personal and professional needs. The COVID19 pandemic will not only have a significant impact on our personal lives, but business operations, too, for the foreseeable future. The challenges ahead over the next few months will force…
March 19, 2020
COVID-19 has put the world and its businesses in turmoil. The title insurance industry is not an exception and innovation is needed. Title insurance companies have extensive contingency and business plans to keep transactions moving forward despite the physical restrictions necessary to protect the American people from the virus.
With the physical restrictions in the US due to COVID-19, title…
March 19, 2020
On Monday, March 16, 2020, President Trump announced a list of guidelines for Americans to follow to lessen the spread of the coronavirus—i.e., “flatten the curve.” President Trump’s guidelines request Americans to work from home, avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people, avoid going to restaurants, and avoid discretionary travel.1 Given these restrictions, and state officials encouraging…
March 18, 2020
Efforts to restrain transmission of the COVID-19 virus are directly affecting the court system in West Virginia and elsewhere because of the need for parties, counsel and jurors to gather in groups.
In the state system in West Virginia, on March 12, 2020, the Supreme Court of Appeals issued a COVID-19 Planning Document which directed Circuit Courts to stay open but to take measures to avoid…
March 17, 2020
The attorneys in the Firm's Tech & Data practice group have received numerous questions from clients regarding legal issues and the coronavirus. Please see their answers below. This and additional information will be posted to the Firm's website. Please contact a Tech & Data practice group member with any questions.
March 13, 2020
By order of the Governor, Kentucky has suspended all civil dockets through April 10, 2020. Only limited emergency matters will be heard. Courtroom attendance will be limited to only necessary parties and courthouse access is subject to warnings regarding health and travel history.
March 26, 2020
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) announced relief for trademark application and registration customers affected by the coronavirus (“Covid-19”) outbreak. The USPTO considers the effects of Covid-19 to be within the meaning of an “extraordinary situation” as provided in 37 CFR 1.183 and 37 CFR 2.146 for affected trademark customers.
What you need to know:
If your trademark…
March 26, 2020
On March 25, 2020, Pennsylvania launched the COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (the “CWCA”) to help Pennsylvania small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 virus. CWCA is a new program authorized under the Small Business First Fund (the “SBFF”) of the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (the “PIDA”).
The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Financing Authority (the “CFA”) authorized the…
March 25, 2020
The impact of the COVID-19 virus continues to affect federal and state courts in West Virginia.
On the state court side, on March 22, 2020, the Supreme Court of Appeals issued an order declaring a judicial emergency, finding the COVID-19 outbreak is an “an unprecedented public health emergency that requires immediate action to encourage effective social distancing and reduce the need for…
March 24, 2020
COVID-19 has shut down or significantly curtailed operations of many businesses across the country for the foreseeable future. Going weeks or more with little or no revenue is a serious hardship for any business. In these uncertain times, there are things that businesses can do.
What can you be doing in a time of financial stress like this to prepare for the days to come?
First, refresh yourself on…
March 23, 2020
Earlier this month, Congress authorized up to $7 billion in Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) through the United States Small Business Administration to throw a lifeline to businesses struggling economically due to COVID-19. For a state’s citizens to qualify for EIDLs, the state must first obtain a formal disaster declaration from the SBA. As of yesterday, the SBA granted disaster…
March 23, 2020
During the current spread of COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”), companies are being faced with issues on many fronts, from the most basic questions around safeguarding the health and well-being of its employees to continuing business operations generally and preparing for an uncertain future with the information that they are able to learn with each new day. Even against this unprecedented backdrop,…
March 20, 2020
During this unprecedented time of crisis, where the new normal is “social distancing” and forced isolation, we find ourselves being pushed into new ways of meeting our personal and professional needs. The COVID19 pandemic will not only have a significant impact on our personal lives, but business operations, too, for the foreseeable future. The challenges ahead over the next few months will force…
March 19, 2020
COVID-19 has put the world and its businesses in turmoil. The title insurance industry is not an exception and innovation is needed. Title insurance companies have extensive contingency and business plans to keep transactions moving forward despite the physical restrictions necessary to protect the American people from the virus.
With the physical restrictions in the US due to COVID-19, title…
March 19, 2020
On Monday, March 16, 2020, President Trump announced a list of guidelines for Americans to follow to lessen the spread of the coronavirus—i.e., “flatten the curve.” President Trump’s guidelines request Americans to work from home, avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people, avoid going to restaurants, and avoid discretionary travel.1 Given these restrictions, and state officials encouraging…
March 18, 2020
Efforts to restrain transmission of the COVID-19 virus are directly affecting the court system in West Virginia and elsewhere because of the need for parties, counsel and jurors to gather in groups.
In the state system in West Virginia, on March 12, 2020, the Supreme Court of Appeals issued a COVID-19 Planning Document which directed Circuit Courts to stay open but to take measures to avoid…
March 17, 2020
The attorneys in the Firm's Tech & Data practice group have received numerous questions from clients regarding legal issues and the coronavirus. Please see their answers below. This and additional information will be posted to the Firm's website. Please contact a Tech & Data practice group member with any questions.
March 13, 2020
By order of the Governor, Kentucky has suspended all civil dockets through April 10, 2020. Only limited emergency matters will be heard. Courtroom attendance will be limited to only necessary parties and courthouse access is subject to warnings regarding health and travel history.
