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How to meet the direct physical loss requirement to obtain property insurance coverage in the age of COVID-19?

As the country enters yet another month of economic uncertainty with regards to the coronavirus pandemic, a great deal of business interruption cases have surfaced. Companies throughout the United States, including many in Miami, Florida, are seeking coverage for their immense losses throughout this pandemic, specifically claiming direct physical damage to substantiate their business income coverage claims.

Oscar Gomez July 22, 2020

Employment Law

What can I do if my employee is not taking sufficient efforts to be re-tested after having Coronavirus?

Five months into the Coronavirus pandemic, it is unfortunately common for one of your employees to test positive for the virus. What do you do? You give them time to recover at home, ensure that they sufficiently isolate themselves, and then request 2 negative test results in accordance with CDC guidelines. Eventually, it will be time for your employee to return to the office—but what do you do if they refuse to be tested?

Eric Gros-Dubois July 22, 2020

Business Law

Commercial Impracticability: Is COVID-19 an Excuse for Nonperformance?

As many of our questions are still left in the unknown, there may come some ease knowing that the law offers consideration during times like this. More recently, government intervention and closures have created shortages in staff and labor workers, while a shortfall in supplies have deviated businesses from performing their contractual duties.

Eric Gros-Dubois April 20, 2020

Business Law

How to Ensure You’re Utilizing Your PPP Loan the Proper Way

The most significant aspect of this loan is that it is completely forgivable so long as the funds are used for at least 75% of payroll costs. The loan may also be used for mortgage, rent, and utilities for the business.

Eric Gros-Dubois April 17, 2020

Business Law

Will my Business Insurance Cover Coronavirus Losses?

The coronavirus pandemic outbreak within the United States is unprecedented. Therefore, claims arising out of a disease outbreak are almost unknown to U.S. courts.

Oscar Gomez April 14, 2020

Business Law

What is Business Interruption Insurance?

Business interruption insurance (or business income insurance) is a kind of insurance coverage that provides a business with funds that are meant to substitute for income that is lost due to the interruption of the business operations.

Oscar Gomez April 13, 2020

Business Law

F@ck the Big Banks: Every Business Owner Should be with a Community bank (and have Their Banker’s cell Phone Number)

Now that the United States Government has implemented the CARES Act, a historic stimulus bill, there might be recovery yet for the extreme slow down in business one may experience. However, too many people are having difficulties with banks granting them the loans this stimulus was intended to provide.

Eric Gros-Dubois April 6, 2020

Real Estate Law

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Protect Renters From Eviction During Coronavirus

Last week Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac suspended evictions and foreclosures for families living in houses financed through one of their loans. This policy was now extended by the two banks to include renters as well, in the event when they are not able to pay rent due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Eric Gros-Dubois March 27, 2020

COVID-19

Florida Coronavirus Executive Orders

Throughout March, Governor Ron DeSantis has issued multiple Executive Orders related to the COVID-19 outbreak. As of March 23, 2020, Governor DeSantis has issued seven Executive Orders directly related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Oscar Gomez March 24, 2020

Business Litigation

Force Majeure and Excusable Non-Performance in Contracts Affected by COVID-19

Due to the forced closure of many “non-essential” businesses, many contractual obligations have been affected due to the resulting workforce and supply shortages. These disruptions have left many wondering whether “force majeure” provisions will relieve them of their contractual obligations.

Oscar Gomez March 23, 2020

coronavirus

How to meet the direct physical loss requirement to obtain property insurance coverage in the age of COVID-19?

What can I do if my employee is not taking sufficient efforts to be re-tested after having Coronavirus?

Commercial Impracticability: Is COVID-19 an Excuse for Nonperformance?

How to Ensure You’re Utilizing Your PPP Loan the Proper Way

Will my Business Insurance Cover Coronavirus Losses?

What is Business Interruption Insurance?

F@ck the Big Banks: Every Business Owner Should be with a Community bank (and have Their Banker’s cell Phone Number)

Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Protect Renters From Eviction During Coronavirus

Florida Coronavirus Executive Orders

Force Majeure and Excusable Non-Performance in Contracts Affected by COVID-19

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