By Bret L. Strong | Published April 21, 2020 | Posted in Business Law, Dispute Resolution, Mediation, Mediator | Leave a comment
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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 MoreHow Will Coronavirus Affect Contractual Relationships and Obligations?
The 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 MoreThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) and the Bankruptcy Provisions Therein
Last 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 MoreSmall Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
The 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
Read MoreForce Majeure: Breaking Contracts Over Coronavirus
Within days of the World Health Organization declaring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) a pandemic, we saw events cancelled, public gatherings restricted to 10 people, businesses closed, travel restricted, and school cancelled for our children. With each day and each unprecedented change, businesses have been forced to look at their contractual obligations and potential inability to perform. Read More
Read MoreUpdate Regarding SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans in Response to COVID-19 for Texas Small Businesses
As discussed last week in our article entitled “SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans in Response to COVID-19,” on March 17, 2020 Texas Governor, Greg Abbot, requested an Economic Injury Disaster Declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) which would allow Texas businesses to access the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”). EIDLs are aimed Read More
Read MoreGeneral Guidance for Employers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Strong Firm is committed to helping our clients and community navigate through these uncertain and trying times, and this includes helping business owners navigate through emerging employment issues during this crisis. The following is some General Guidance for Employers During the COVID-19 Pandemic to better protect your workforce and business, and stay responsive to Read More
Read MoreSBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans in Response to COVID-19
With sporting events, concerts, public events, and now even sit-down service at most restaurants and bars and small gatherings being canceled with no definite end in sight, many small and medium sized businesses are already feeling the impact of the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”). Most small business owners are fighting a battle on many fronts, from the Read More
Read MoreWrapping Up a Decade: Meaningful New Year’s Resolutions
As 2019 comes to a close, it’s a good opportunity to reflect on what we’ve accomplished and make resolutions for what we hope to do in 2020. I have never been a fan of New Year’s resolutions as they often seem like short-term, immeasurable goals. Things like “I am going to exercise more” or “I Read More
Read MoreNot Worth the Paper It’s Written On
We have all heard the saying that something is “not worth the paper it is written on.” This is usually said about a contract that is unenforceable or even if enforceable, it may have no value because the party has no ability to pay or perform under the contract. Many times the clearest illustration of Read More
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