
Category: COVID-19
As of October 19, 2020, the Massachusetts Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures During the COVID-19 Emergency (the “Moratorium”) expired. The… Read More
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 – Direct Aid to Education, Healthcare and Other Sectors May Indirectly Benefit State and Local Governments
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Act”) supplements the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (the “CARES… Read More
Unprecedented Natural Disaster: An Update on Force Majeure in the Covid-19 Era
Individuals often resort to familiar turns of phrase when asked to describe the events of 2020, and particularly the COVID-19… Read More
Federal Reserve Considers Expanding the Main Street Lending Program to Accommodate Nonprofit Organizations – Comments Welcome
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”) is seeking public comment on a proposal to… Read More
Update II: Director Of Patent And Trademark Office Extends Certain Patent And Trademark-Related Document And Fee Deadlines For Third Time To July 1, 2020
On May 27, 2020, for the third time, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) extended the time to… Read More
Federal Reserve Opens Municipal Liquidity Facility and Releases Transaction Documents
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”), through the Federal Reserve Bank of New York… Read More
Reopening Rhode Island’s Economy: What You Need to Know about Phase 2
The reopening of Rhode Island’s economy after the COVID-19 pandemic is slated to occur in three phases. Rhode Island is… Read More
Federal Reserve Opens Municipal Liquidity Facility with Release of Notice of Interest
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”), through the Federal Reserve Bank of New York… Read More
USPTO Announces Prioritized Examination Pilot Program For Qualifying COVID-19 Related Applications
On May 8, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) announced its new COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Pilot Program… Read More
Federal Reserve Releases Updated FAQs for Municipal Liquidity Facility
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (the “Federal Reserve”), through the Federal Reserve Bank of New York… Read More