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Showing posts with label coronavirus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coronavirus. Show all posts
Thursday, August 19, 2021

Federal Judge allows CDC Eviction Moratorium to Remain in Effect

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On August, 13, 2021, U.S. District Court Judge Dabney Friedrich held that the CDC eviction moratorium, which was extended by the Biden Admi...
Tuesday, September 01, 2020

Legally Speaking: Rentals, Rights, Reality...What's a Landlord to do?

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Tenants are disregarding their lease obligations and finding strength in the eviction moratoriums. What is a landlord to do? Andrew Lieb, E...
Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Hiring an At-Home-Teacher for Your Kids? 5 Legal Issues You Will Face

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Are schools opening in the fall? It's looking less likely with each passing day as we are experiencing a national death uptick from CO...
Monday, July 20, 2020

No Alcoholic Drinks Without Food in NY Restaurants and Bars and Chips Don't Count

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On July 16, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.52 which prohibits bars and restaurants from selling alcoholic beverages, unles...
Wednesday, July 01, 2020

Landlord’s New World – Sue for Money Judgment, Not Eviction

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Effective June 30, 2020, the Tenant Safe Harbor Act (“Act”) was signed into law by Governor Cuomo. Essentially, the Act prohibits courts fr...
Monday, June 29, 2020

EEOC Guidance on Antibody Tests and COVID-19 Tests

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published guidance concerning business practices that are both safe and compliant with a...
Wednesday, June 24, 2020

New Rules for Residential and Commercial Foreclosure Proceedings

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Effective June 24, 2020, the following rules apply to residential and commercial foreclosure proceedings as per Administrative Judge Lawren...
Friday, June 19, 2020

Courts to Reopen for Eviction Proceedings, New Forms Required

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Beginning June 20, 2020, courts will accept new eviction matters – statewide eviction moratorium expires (Executive Order 202.28). To fac...
Thursday, June 18, 2020

NYC Civil Court COVID-19 Directives on Evictions Based on Non-Payment of Rent

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Beginning June 20, 2020, any petitioner seeking to commence a summary proceeding for nonpayment of rent shall file with the petition an affi...
Monday, June 01, 2020

Legislation Prohibiting Evictions during COVID-19 Period on Governor’s Desk

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Senate Bill S8192B / Assembly Bill 10290B passed both the Assembly and Senate and is currently on the Governor’s desk for signature. The le...
Friday, May 29, 2020

NY Businesses and Building Owners Authorized to Enforce No Mask, No Entry Policy

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On May 28, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.34 , which authorized business operators and building owners to exercise their ow...
Thursday, May 21, 2020

Commercial Personal Guaranties Deemed Unenforceable in NYC Council’s COVID-19 Relief Bill – Litigation to Follow if Enacted

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On May 13, 2020, the NYC Council approved Int. No. 1932-A , which makes substantial changes to personal guaranties in commercial leases...
Thursday, May 14, 2020

New Bankruptcy Filing Procedures in relation to a COVID-19 Mortgage Forbearance

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Economic and Security (CARES) Act allows borrowers to request a forbearance on their mortgage. (You can read ...
Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Does Your Commercial Insurance Policy Cover Business Interruption Due to COVID-19?

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Business owners looking to their commercial policies for business interruption and loss of income coverage due to COVID-19 have likely run i...
Thursday, April 09, 2020

New York State Courts Release Reopening Details

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As expected, Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks has issued a new administrative order detailing the first stage of court operation...
Tuesday, April 07, 2020

Are You at Risk to Exposure to COVID-19? Designate a Guardian with this Form

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By Executive Order 202.14 , Governor Cuomo has permitted the use of this form for "any parent, a legal guardian, a legal custodian, or ...

Penalties for Violating Executive Orders on Coronavirus Expanded AGAIN

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By Executive Order 202.14, Governor Cuomo enacted new penalties for violating Coronavirus Executive Orders, in addition to what we discussed...

New York State Courts Are Reopening for Non-Essential Matters

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New York State courts are reopening. On April 7, 2020 Judge Marks issued a memorandum to all trial court justices and judges outlining his...
Friday, April 03, 2020

Paycheck Protection Program - Regulations Explained

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, & Economic Security Act (CARES Act), signed into law on 3/27/2020, includes expeditious relief for America...
Thursday, April 02, 2020

“Unemployment on Steroids”: Cares Act Extends Unemployment Coverage to Independent Contractors and Provides an Additional $600 to Individuals Receiving NYS Benefits

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In response to many workers losing their jobs as a result of COVID-19, the federal government is providing unemployment insurance assistance...