HunterMaclean Recent Developments in Admiralty and Maritime Law
Co-authored by Justin Guthrie, this article was published in the Spring 2021 Survey Issue of the American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal.
CMS and OIG Signal Course Correction in New Stark, AKS and CMP Final Rules
By T. Mills Fleming, published in the Health Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia Spring 2021 newsletter.
Companies Can Mandate Vaccines for Employees, But Should They?
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is underway. Although companies can generally require vaccinations, whether they should is subject to debate. Attorney Shawn Kachmar discusses the issue in his article for Savannah Morning News.
COVID-19 and Artificial Intelligence: How the pandemic has re-ignited a focus on the software
In their article for Savannah Morning News, Diana McKenzie and Nicole Pope discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the focus on AI as developers rush to create software that can help businesses reduce the risks for employees returning to work.
FFCRA Leave Documentation
Now that businesses are reopening, some employees will be requesting paid leave pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA). Attorneys Wade Herring and Emery Lyon discuss what documentation businesses can and cannot request from employees and what documentation the business should maintain.
Usage Reminders for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan
As businesses receive PPP loans, review of the guidance is important, especially if the business will be seeking loan forgiveness. Attorneys Louann Bronstein and Rob McGuirk offer a compilation of existing guidance, including recent guidance issued on May 13, 2020.
Unemployment Challenges
Many employees are hesitant to return to work as businesses start to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorneys Sarah Lamar and Amy Mitchell discuss employers’ options in this article for the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce.
CARES Act Provides Tax Relief to Real Property Trades or Businesses
Attorney Robert J. McGuirk discusses how real property trades or businesses can find tax relief under the CARES Act.
Key Points of the Federal Reserve Main Street Lending Program
On Thursday, April 9, 2020, the Federal Reserve took action to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to support the economy during the coronavirus pandemic. Attorney Robert J. McGuirk drafted key points about the Main Street Lending Program.
Frequent Questions from Commercial Landlords about COVID-19
In this article for Savannah CEO, Allan Galis and Taylor Dove provide answers to some of the most common questions they’ve been receiving from their clients regarding landlords’ legal rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.