We are excited to launch our webinar series: COVID-19 Conversations with GrayRobinson. Join any (or all) of the following virtual conversations as we dive into timely topics impacting your business amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reopening the Workplace: Are You and Your Employees Prepared?
In this conversation, our presenters will cover several topics, including:
- Implementation of business and industry-specific safety plans
- OSHA concerns and compliance with respect to COVID-19
- COVID-19 and workers’ compensation coverage
- ADA considerations, including employee medical inquiries and testing
- Employee leave issues and refusals to return to work
- Remote work transitioning and FLSA compliance issues related to remote work
- The rise of COVID-19 related employment litigation
Presenters: Bill Andrews, Greg Hearing, Sarah Reiner
Date: Monday, June 8, 2020
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Are Hospitality Businesses Ready for State Emergency Orders to be Lifted?
In this conversation, our presenters will cover several topics, including:
- Recent legislative developments and rules in reaction to COVID-19
- Wholesalers accepting alcohol beverage returns and related excise tax issues
- Recent government and industry group advisories and guidance documents relating to safe business re-openings for all tiers
- Temporary allowances of increased outdoor dining areas and how zoning and use exceptions may change
- How regulators are likely to transition back to enforcement and licensing concerns after state emergency orders expire
Presenters: Hannah Becker, Kristen Catasús, Elizabeth DeConti, John Harris, Grace Yang
Date: June 10, 2020
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Real Estate, CARES Act, and Tax and Estate Law: The Response to COVID-19
In this conversation, our presenters will cover several topics, including:
- The effect of COVID-19 on valuations
- Gifts outright or in trust
- Intrafamily loans
- GRATs - Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts
- IDGT – Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts
- CARES Act stimulus, including PPP, EDIL, and HHS Relief Fund payments
- CARES Act tax incentives and benefits, including payroll tax credits, payroll tax deferral, NOI carrybacks, and accelerated depreciation on QIP
Presenters: Ruben Gotlieb, Katherine Sultenfuss Schichtel, Tucker Thoni
Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Intellectual Property and Technology Rights in the COVID-19 Era: The View From Behind the Mask
In this conversation, our presenters will cover several topics, including:
- How COVID-19 is generally affecting intellectual property (IP)
- Strategy and discussion regarding the impact of registering your rights (trademarks, patents and copyrights)
- IP and technology clauses: agreements, such as essential COVID-19 clauses, force majeure, indemnification, and warranties
- IP litigation and disputes: how to fight with your mask
Presenters: Jorge Espinosa, Kevin Levy, Tom McThenia
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2020
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.