Effective as of 8:00 p.m. on Friday April 10, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), Governor Murphy’s Executive Order #122 shut down non-essential construction (as defined in the order) and increased the responsibilities of landlords and retail establishments.
Executive Order #106: Governor Murphy Stays the Removal of Individuals from Residential Properties Through the Eviction or Foreclosure Processes in Response to COVID-19 Crisis
On March 19, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), Governor Murphy’s Executive Order #106 (the “Order”) stayed the removal of individuals from residential properties through the eviction or foreclosure processes.
COVID-19: UK and China Legal and Regulatory Developments
The legal and regulatory landscape continues to develop in the United States as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Not surprisingly, the same is true in the United Kingdom and China.
New Jersey Issues Outpatient Guidance For Healthcare Professionals During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Richard A. West
New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Department of Health Commissioner Judith M. Persichilli have announced practice guidance for outpatient healthcare professionals statewide during the COVID-19 outbreak.
NJ EDA Opens Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program on April 3, 2020
COVID-19: NEW JERSEY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NJEDA) WILL OPEN APPLICATIONS FOR ITS SMALL BUSINESS EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM (EMERGENCY GRANT PROGRAM) ON APRIL 3, 2020
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED: APPLICATIONS CLOSE APRIL 10, 2020
LIMITED TO NJ SMALL BUSINESSES WITH 1 – 10 FULL TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES (FTEEs)
Covid-19: CARES Act Provides Assistance for Individuals
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) provides aid to independent contractors and self-employed individuals, in addition to providing aid to businesses.
COVID-19: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Application Now Available; Initial Application Dates Under the CARES Act
The Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) is one of the loan programs administered by the Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) that will be available to small businesses as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”).
COVID-19: SBA Offers Economic Injury Disaster (EIDL) Grants To EIDL Applicants
In connection with the SBA’s EIDL Program, a borrower applying for an EIDL loan can request an advance on the loan of up to $10,000 to be used for authorized costs (such as paid sick leave, payroll, rent and increased supply chain costs).
Commercial Landlord Response to Covid-19
Several of our landlord clients have been approached by tenants (retail and office) seeking rent relief in various forms due to the COVID-19 crisis. The requests have come from a broad range of tenants — from small business owners to large corporations.
Covid-19 and New Jersey Economic Development Authority Relief Programs
On March 26, 2020, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) initiated numerous programs aimed at helping New Jersey businesses weather the COVID-19 crisis.