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This post has been updated as of March 19 with the latest information available. Updates are noted in bold red text throughout.  Given the ongoing concerns about the COVID-19 coronavirus (“COVID-19”) epidemic, employers in all fields want some practical guidance on how to address this situation. Regardless of field, employers…

Relief for American taxpayers amid the COVID-19 outbreak came in two forms on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. First, IRS action to postpone the April 15 income tax payment deadline. Second, Congress enacted the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), which provides for a refundable payroll tax credit for small…

On March 11, 2020, just two days before the end of the 2020 Florida Legislative Regular Session, the Legislature passed two bills which have special significance given the escalation of fear related to COVID-19 or Coronavirus disease. House Bill (“HB”) 389 expands the practice of pharmacists by allowing them to…

In Section 12 of the FAR/BAR contract, a seller warrants the operational condition and structural integrity of their property and has the responsibility to maintain or deal with such matters going forward from the contract’s effective date through closing. Subject to the Section 9(a) repair limits, the seller is responsible…

With fears of COVID-19 or Coronavirus Disease mounting, businesses and employers should not only understand how the disease could affect their workplaces but also take steps to minimize any possible impact. To assist with this objective, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Interim Guidance…