Archives for April 2020

Jim Spink, a partner at Sheehey who specializes in mediation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution, will present a CLE along with Allegra Carpenter on April 30, 2020 on the topic of conducting and participating in remote mediations during the COVID-19 crisis.

The CLE will run from 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM, and it will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A session with the audience.  It is eligible for 0.5 CLE hours for attorney licensure.  The CLE is sponsored by the Vermont Association for Justice, and it is part of VTAJ’s “Food for Thought” series.

“Food for Thought” is a series of mini-webinars on current topics, and registering attorneys have the option to make a contribution toward the Vermont Food Bank Coronavirus Relief Fund.  To register, click here.

As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, Sheehey has transitioned to conduct all of its work remotely, and Jim’s mediation practice has gone online.  Learn more about Sheehey’s coronavirus response here, and learn about how online mediation works here.

Note that all Sheehey guidance regarding COVID-19 is subject to change, as the legal landscape is evolving rapidly. Please note the date of publication for this bulletin, and be aware that things may have changed since then. Please check our COVID-19 landing page for the most up-to-date posts and contact us with any questions.

The Vermont Department of Labor is fielding an unprecedented number of unemployment claims, and many employers have questions about their role in the process. On April 9, 2020, the Department held a Virtual Town Hall to guide employers with laid off employees. Below are a few common questions addressed by the Department’s presentation.

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Note that all Sheehey guidance regarding COVID-19 is subject to change, as the legal landscape is evolving rapidly. Please note the date of publication for this bulletin, and be aware that things may have changed since then. Please check our COVID-19 landing page for the most up-to-date posts and contact us with any questions.

The CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) provides loans to certain covered businesses. PPP borrowers are eligible for partial loan forgiveness. The CARES Act provided the general framework for the program and deferred to the SBA to create specific rules for the program to operate. The SBA released an interim final rule for borrowers and lenders under the PPP adding extra loan and forgiveness limits. The most notable limits are as follows.

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