The CARES Act and What It Means for State and Local Governments
3/31/20
By: Jacob Daly
Much of the focus on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act has been on the relief it provides for individuals and both large and small businesses, as well as the funding it provides for …
With the 2020 Drafts in Limbo due to COVID-19, could College Athletes find Coverage under “Loss of Value” Policies?
3/31/20
By: Matthew Jones
The effective shutdown of sporting events due to the spread
of COVID-19 is having a financial effect on many people in all walks of
life. Perhaps overlooked are college
athletes who aspire to have contracts with professional …
More States are Following New Jersey’s Lead in Enacting Legislation to Require Insurers to Cover COVID-19 Losses
3/31/20
By: Erin Lamb and Ben Dunlap
FMG reported extensively after New Jersey began debating a bill that would force insurers to cover Business Interruption losses arising from COVID-19. The New Jersey bill would require courts to ignore virus and bacteria …
Telemedicine in a Time of Crisis
3/31/20
By: Shaun Daugherty
Social distancing has become a new phrase in our lexicon which has specific meaning and pervasive general understanding within the population. Telemedicine seems like the ideal format for delivery of certain medical services during the emergency period …
Practice of Medicine Without a License in Georgia Under COVID-19
3/30/20
By: Shaun Daugherty
In the early evening hours of March 23, Georgia’s Governor
Kemp signed an executive order addressing the current medical crisis that has
developed due to the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. Under this executive order, any
“administrative rules that …
Federal Government Issues New CMS Guidance To Protect Nursing Home Residents From COVID-19
3/30/20
By: Kevin G. Kenneally, Michael P. Giunta and William E. Gildea
Nursing
home and skilled nursing facilities have been particularly hard hit by the
COVID-19 virus. The resident populations
are uniquely vulnerable and outbreaks in facilities nationwide have sparked
…
Navigating Insurance Coverage Questions in the Age of COVID-19
3/30/20
By: Katie Cusack
It is no secret that concerns about
coronavirus and COVID-19 have impacted tens of thousands of businesses across
the world. In many industries, its
effects are novel, and many businesses are unsure of what their obligations are
…
U.S. Department of Education Announces Temporary Halting of Wage Garnishments
3/30/20
By: Jeffrey A. Hord
On March 25,
2020, the Department of Education (DOE) announced that it will temporarily halt seizing
wages and/or withholding tax refunds from borrowers who have defaulted on their
student loans held by the federal government.
As …
The New CARES Act Allows Pandemic Victims to Borrow from Their 401(k)s and IRAs Without Penalty and Defer Required Minimum Distributions
3/30/20
By: Greg Fayard
The federal Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed into law March 27, 2020, includes retirement tax relief for victims of the pandemic—namely victims’ 401(k)s and IRAs.
Under section 2202 of the $2 Trillion law …
Summary of Courts Operating Status in FMG Venues
3/30/20
FMG’s Coronavirus Task Force has produced this summary of court orders related to COVID-19 affecting the status of courts in each the jurisdictions served by our offices. This summary of each states includes their federal courts by district, applicable federal …
Local Governments Face First Amendment Challenges to Coronavirus Emergency Orders
3/27/20
By: Andy Treese
Can the government ban public gatherings, church services, political rallies, or protests during a global pandemic? The question isn’t hypothetical. Federal, state and local officials across the United States are struggling to prepare appropriate emergency orders targeted …
Disclaimer
3/27/20
**DISCLAIMER: The attorneys at Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP (“FMG”) have been working hard to produce educational content to address issues arising from the concern over COVID-19. We can only give legal advice to clients. Please be aware that your …