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.

COVID-19 Facility Safety Checklist

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

Paycheck Protection Program Resources

For more information about Paycheck Protection Program application and forgiveness processes as well as how to avoid or manage fraud investigations access our latest legal alerts, podcasts and webinars below.

The New PPP – Updated Guidance and Next Steps

Investigations of PPP Loan Forgiveness on the Rise

SBA Issues Guidance on Latest Round of PPP Loans

SBA Issues Loan Necessity Questionnaires to PPP Recipients

PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications and Increase in Federal Investigations Pose Risks for Small Businesses

Webinars & Podcasts

The Risk of Personal Injury Claims from COVID-19

Roy Breitenbach Webinar Recording on What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About Patient & Employee ADA Compliance During COVID-19

Paycheck Protection Program – Common Questions and Updated Guidance

Harris Beach Attorneys Presenting Financial Executives International Panel Discussion On Ongoing COVID Issues

Josh Steele Webinar Recording on The New PPP - Updated Guidance and Next Steps Presented By Orange County New York IDA

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

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News & Legal Alerts

New York State Addresses Residential Mortgage Forbearance Procedures

"The New Normal" – Commercial Litigation During the Pandemic

Dan Palermo and Ibrahim Tariq Cover Key COVID-Related Labor Considerations for Employers

New York Enacts Legislation Requiring Paid Leave for Employees to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine

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Partner Chris Palermo Co-Chairs Bar Association Meeting On "Hot Topics in FDA Law During the COVID Pandemic"

Meaghan Feenan Discusses Cannabis Legalization

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Blog Posts

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New Legislation Restricts Governor Cuomo's Emergency Pandemic Powers

Guidance Emerges for Health Care Providers Requiring COVID-19 Vaccinations

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USCIS Delays Caused by COVID-19

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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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

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