Organizations face unprecedented challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Check this page regularly for updates and scroll down to see our recent webinars, podcasts and advisories.

Firm Communication

Update on Office Reentry from our CEO | 06/03/2020

COVID-19 Communication from our CEO | 03/19/2020

COVID-19 Communication from our CEO | 03/13/2020

Business Operations Allowed To Begin Reentry

Additional guidance has been issued on what specific types of business operations will be allowed under phase one and two.

Phase One

Phase Two

Phase Three

Phase Four

COVID-19 Facility Safety Checklist

Prepare for reentry with our COVID-19 Facility Safety Checklist prepared by our affiliate, HB Cornerstone.

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CARES and Enhancement Act Resources

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act) and subsequent Enhancement Act provides sweeping financial support to individuals and businesses that will shape our economic recovery from the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic. The bills have numerous provisions. Harris Beach attorneys have offered outlined the provisions of the entire CARES act, along with a one-page side-by-side summary of its key programs, and have shared perspective on the recently announced Enhancement Act.

Paycheck Protection Program FAQ’s

Full CARES Act Outline

Summary of The Enhancement Act

Summary of Key Programs

Webinars & Podcasts

End-Of-Year Employment Law Update Webinar: Avoiding Common New York Landmines

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Workplace Harassment: Updates to the Law & Investigation Techniques Labor Series Recording

Judy Wagner Presenting University at Buffalo Estate and Long Term Care Planning Virtual Workshop Series

Immunity for Health Care During COVID-19

Brendan Kelleher to Present on Buffalo Business Virtual Executive Forum: Distancing By Design

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Navigating the Current Immigration Landscape from Presidential Proclamations to Policy Shifts Webinar Recording

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News & Legal Alerts

New Guidance on New York Paid Sick Leave Law

Leading a Law Firm During the Pandemic

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Revised FFCRA Regulations

Immigration Law and the Closing of the U.S.-Canada Border

New York Narrows COVID-19 Liability Protections in Health Care

New York District Court Vacates Portions of FFCRA Regulations

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Blog Posts

Danielle Rizzo To Serve as Panelist on Cross-Border Family Webinar

New York to Require Pandemic Plans for All Municipalities, Other Public Employers

Not Too Late to Listen! School District Webinars Address Special Education, Title IX Compliance

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Deadline for Filing Claims Under New York Child Victims Act is Extended

News Flash: Updated Information on COVID-Related Government Office Closures

I-9 Compliance in a Pandemic World: Advice for Employers

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Helpful Resource Links

U.S. Chamber of Commerce: Combatting the Coronavirus
New York State Business Council: Managing Coronavirus
SBA: Coronavirus Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
Federal Reserve Action Summary
Federal Reserve Action – Municipal Liquidity Facility for States, Large Cities, Large Counties

COVID-19 Response Team

Harris Beach attorneys are monitoring legal developments stemming from COVID-19 in real time. Please contact members of our Harris Beach response team listed below, or the attorney you currently work with, if you have questions or concerns. You can also review our COVID-19 blog posts and legal alerts below. We are here to help guide you through these confusing times.

CARES Act, Paycheck Protection Program, and EIDL:

Rachel Baranello
(585) 419-8769
rbaranello@harrisbeach.com

Kevin Overton
(585) 419-8729
koverton@harrisbeach.com

Joshua Steele
(585) 419-8846
jsteele@harrisbeach.com

Commercial Contracts, Material Adverse Effect and Force Majeure:
David Clar
(585) 419-8712
dclar@harrisbeach.com

Elliot Hallak
(518) 701-2748
ehallak@harrisbeach.com

Kelly Foss
(585) 419-8717
kfoss@harrisbeach.com

Commercial Leases/Landlord Tenant Issues:

FL Gorman
(585) 419-8628
flgorman@harrisbeach.com

Data Protection and Cybersecurity with a Remote Workforce:

Alan Winchester
(212) 313-5403
awinchester@harrisbeach.com

Ross Hofherr
(212) 313-5482
rhofherr@HarrisBeach.com