By Bret L. Strong | Published April 21, 2020 | Posted in Business Law, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Mediator | Leave a comment
It is an interesting time for everyone, including attorneys. We are advocates for our clients in the Courts and in our clients’ offices negotiating various deals. Like everyone else, the traditional ways of making things happen have been taken away. While the Courts in Texas are doing everything possible in order to move cases along, Read More
Read MoreAs COVID-19 has plagued the United States, business leaders in every industry have gotten a crash course in virus prevention measures. Unfortunately, for many, the information regarding best practices has been confusing or even contradictory. Whether you’re an employee, a manager or a business owner, it is critical to know about the steps that should Read More
Read MoreThe economic and personal upheaval triggered by the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to warrant a review of your estate plan, no matter how thorough you think it is. As Americans cope with health fears and financial volatility, it’s worthwhile to determine whether a will, trust, advance medical directive or other legal instrument needs to be Read More
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic has disrupted practically every aspect of American life. Whether closed by government order or by concerns about public safety, millions of businesses around the country have seen their operations come to a halt. Despite the overwhelming effect of COVID-19, it is not a certainty that an “Act of God” clause in a Read More
Read MoreGovernments, and even some private businesses, have worked to ease the burden on people who are struggling financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For people who are concerned about losing their home after being laid off or seeing their business revenue plummet, programs have been established to offer rent and mortgage relief. While many Read More
Read MoreIn March, when Governor Abbott declared a state of emergency in Texas, part of the declaration recommended that all non-essential court proceedings be suspended and that in-court appearance be discouraged in non-emergency situations. The declaration has left courts across the state scrambling to determine if, and how, to continue non-essential court proceedings. On March 13, Read More
Read MoreLast Friday, Congress passed and President Trump executed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act” of “Stimulus Bill”) granting a significant and admirable level of support to the U.S. economy that has been left reeling by the one-two punch of the COVID-19 pandemic and OPEC’s… posturing. While the 880-page bill offers an Read More
Read MoreAs Texans, we have weathered our share of crises and disaster, although, here in southeast Texas, it’s usually in the form of a hurricane. Times of crisis and uncertainty, such as the current COVID-19 outbreak, tend to bring out not only the very best in people, but also the very worst, as individuals and businesses Read More
Read MoreThe novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has wreaked havoc on the world and our nation, casting widespread uncertainty and hardship in seemingly every corner of the economy. With many commercial tenants in dire financial straits – particularly those who rely upon customer interaction (i.e. retail, restaurant, and entertainment) – commercial landlords are susceptible to both short- and Read More
Read MoreThe U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship has put together the below summary of programs and assistance available to small business owners and certain nonprofit organizations through the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). The following information is current as of March 30, 2020, Read More
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