Duane Morris – Page 16 – Coronavirus (COVID-19)

November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey Announces $60M of Additional Small Business Grants for COVID Relief

On November 11, 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy announced a commitment of at least $60 million in additional relief grants under Phase 3 of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s (NJEDA’s) Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program (SBEAG).

This funding is in addition to $70 M of funds already allocated for the current phase of the SBEAG program and will enable the NJEDA to fulfill grants for the entire pipeline of eligible businesses that applied for Phase 3 funding prior to the application deadline.

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog.

November 11, 2020 by Duane Morris

Pennsylvania Legislature Considering $200M Live Music and Theatre Venue Covid-19 Relief Bill

According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, a bill aiming to alleviate the financial impact that COVID-19 has been having on independent live music venues has been introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

HB2894, dubbed the Pennsylvania “Save Our Stages” Act, looks to allocate $200 million of Cares Act funding for grants to be made available to independent venue operators, theaters and promoters that have had business interrupted by the pandemic.

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog.

November 10, 2020 by Duane Morris

COVID-19 Date Could Help Medical Device Manufacturers Accelerate the FDA Approval Process

Medical device shortages and shortcomings during the COVID-19 pandemic have led the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to grant Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) to many medical devices manufacturers. Were it not for these EUAs, these manufacturers would be unable to market their devices, as their FDA applications would still be pending. Once the present “emergency” ends, these EUAs will expire, and manufacturers will again be unable to market their devices for the indications cleared under the EUA.

Still, the real-world evidence (RWE) gained about these devices while marketed under the EUA need not be lost with the passing of the pandemic. Once the pandemic ends, manufacturers should be able to use the data collected to support their pending applications for market clearance and for new indications for already-cleared devices.

To read the full text of this article by Duane Morris partners Frederick R. Ball and Erin M. Duffy, please visit the Wharton Health Care Management Alumni Association website.

November 10, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey Announces Additional COVID-19-related Restrictions

New Jerseg Gov. Phil Murphy has announced new COVID-19 related restrictions due to the state’s increasing COVID-19 infections. Bars and restaurants will be required to close all indoor service by 10 p.m. Interstate indoor organized sports will also be prohibited indefinitely.

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog.

November 4, 2020 by Duane Morris

Pennsylvania Joins the Party and Enacts a New Remote Notarization Statute

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated every legal and business trend, from Zoom meetings to outdoor dining. Remote notarization is no different, and sometimes lawmakers act without much fanfare. On October 29, 2020, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed into law House Bill 2370, which permits remote notarizations of certain documents in Pennsylvania. The law takes immediate effect.

To read the full text of this Duane Morris Alert, please visit the firm website.

November 3, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey Revises COVID Guidance for Public Gatherings

On October 31, 2020, Gov. Phil Murphy and the head of the New Jersey State Police modified certain restrictions on businesses and public gatherings in New Jersey. The modifications are set forth in Administrative Order 2020-22.

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog.

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey Employers Must Implement Mandatory COVID-19 Safety Protocols by November 5, 2020

On October 28, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 192, which requires employers to implement certain safety measures designed to protect employees, customers and others against exposure to COVID-19. While most states and municipalities recommend similar safety measures, New Jersey is one of the few states to mandate such requirements. New Jersey employers and businesses are advised to implement the required measures by November 5, 2020, at 6:00 a.m., the effective date of the executive order.

To read the full text of this Duane Morris Alert, please visit the firm website.

October 29, 2020October 30, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey Announces COVID-centric Private Employer Work Safety Rules

Pursuant to a new executive order, the Murphy administration is setting up statewide COVID-19 safety standards for private sector employers, and a means to enforce those rules.

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog.

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020 by Duane Morris

New CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Rules Change the Process … Again!

On Sept. 19, HHS published additional guidance called “Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirements.” In that notice, HHS changed the method of calculating lost revenues due to coronavirus for which funds can be used, clarified terms and further changed the calculations period for use of PRF monies.

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Neville Bilimoria, please visit the McKnight’s Long-Term Care News website.

October 27, 2020 by Duane Morris

Depositions During the COVID-19 Crisis

With the country being so profoundly affected by COVID-19, many litigators are considering whether and how to take depositions in the coming weeks. Federal court responses have varied, from blanket extensions of civil deadlines to encouraging remote depositions. Whether it is advisable or even permissible to depose a witness under current circumstances will depend on several factors, including the jurisdiction, the deponent, and the anticipated substance of the deposition.

To read the full text of this article by Duane Morris attorney Danielle Bagwell, originally published in The Circuit Rider, please visit the firm website.