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IRS Announces Taxpayers May Not Claim Deduction for Expenses Paid by Forgiven PPP Loans
Additional Paycheck Protection Program Guidance Announced The Internal Revenue Service recently issued guidance stating taxpayers may not deduct otherwise deductible expenses that are paid with the proceeds of a Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan, if the payment
County of Los Angeles Enacts Retroactive Paid Sick Leave for Large Employers
On April 28, 2020, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Supplemental Paid Sick Leave urgency ordinance that requires specified large employers to provide up to 80 hours of supplemental paid sick
Paycheck Protection Program: SBA Imposes New Eligibility Requirement with Retroactive Effect
As of April 29, 2020 On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which is an approximately $2 trillion stimulus and
California and Federal Environmental Agencies Tackle COVID-19 Differently
We mentioned that California’s Regional Water Quality Control Boards and federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) were taking, respectively, a “harder” and “softer” line in terms of enforcement of regulations and requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic
Franchise 101: Not at Liberty to Compete; and Bar-B-Q Blues — A Tale of Friendship, Partnership, and Deceit
FRANCHISOR 101: Not at Liberty to Compete A federal district court in Michigan granted a preliminary injunction in favor of tax preparation franchisor, Liberty Tax Service (JTH Tax, Inc. v. Magnotte, E.D. Mich., ¶16,575), finding
EEOC Provides Guidance on COVID-19 Testing in the Workplace as Employers Prepare for Lifting of Stay at Home Orders
Screening employees and customers prior to permitting them to enter a business has become the primary method used in an effort to prevent further spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. Until recently employers were left
What Happens in California if You Do Not Have an Estate Plan at Your Death?
With the coronavirus pandemic, many people have asked, “what happens if I die without an estate plan?” Without a properly prepared estate plan, California does your planning for you. You will not have a say
Making an Insurance Claim for COVID-19: What A Business Can Do
Many business owners paid for insurance, year-after-year, and now need help from their insurance company due to COVID-19 and government orders to temporarily close. Here are some potential coverages, and here’s what businesses can do.
Stronger Temporary Eviction Protections for More of Los Angeles County
On April 14, 2020 the Board of Supervisors for the County of Los Angeles significantly expanded the scope of COVID-19 related eviction restrictions. Whereas a prior executive order applied only to unincorporated areas in Los
Senate Green Lights Additional Funding in Coronavirus Relief Package
On April 21, 2020, the Senate passed a $484 Billion relief package (the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act; the “Act”). The House is expected to pass the Act on Thursday. The President