CARES Act Title II – Enhanced Unemployment Benefits and Targeted Tax Relief

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Title II of the CARES Act (“Act”), which was signed into law on March 27, 2020, is entitled Assistance for American Workers, Families and Businesses. Its provisions are aimed at providing enhanced unemployment benefits to employers and employees, and offering targeted tax relief to individuals, businesses, and not-for-profit enterprises. Here is an overview of Title …Read more

Paycheck Protection Program Clarifications

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The CARES Act created the Paycheck Protection Program through which small businesses and not-for-profit organizations with fewer than 500 employees are eligible to receive low-interest, small business loans to provide a much-needed cash infusion to help weather the storm created by COVID-19.  During the first tranche of business funding financial institutions made loans to such …Read more

Understanding Title I of the CARES ACT, Including the Paycheck Protection Program

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On March 27, 2020, Congress passed and the President signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), a third piece of emergency legislation aimed at providing Americans with relief from the Coronavirus pandemic, which continues to sweep across the country relentlessly leaving lost lives, fractured families, and bankrupt businesses in …Read more

Understanding Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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On March 18, 2020, Congress enacted, and the President signed, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This is the second piece of federal legislation enacted in the last two weeks to help the nation stave off the adverse impacts of the Coronavirus that is sweeping across the nation. For an overview of the first act, …Read more

Understanding the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020

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The global Coronavirus pandemic is sweeping across the planet without acknowledging whatsoever the wealth, ethnicity, gender or political affiliation of its victims. Despite the fact it appears to have originated in China, it has taken root with a vengeance across Asia, Europe, Iran and all 50 of our United States. As of May 26, 2020, …Read more

New Legislation that May Affect Your California Business in 2020

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We’ve reviewed this year’s legislation coming out of Sacramento to bring you this concise outline of the key statutory changes that could impact your California business sometime in 2020. We hope you find it useful. California Consumer Privacy Act Provides New Personal Information Privacy Rights to Consumers. The legislature amended the California Consumer Privacy Act …Read more

What about an LLC?

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As we have discussed before, the question of what is the best form of business entity to operate your new company is complicated and based on your specific business objectives and business plan.  The options include a form or corporation, a partnership or limited liability company.  Each form of entity has its advantages and disadvantages. …Read more

Finkel Law Group Opens San Francisco Office

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Finkel Law Group, a boutique law firm, has now opened an office in San Francisco, California to better serve clients in the Bay Area and beyond.  The Finkel Law Group is comprised of experienced business attorneys providing expertise in the areas of corporate formation, corporate funding, business litigation, intellectual property, employment and real estate law. It …Read more