COVID-19 Archives – Falcon Rappaport & Berkman PLLC

Responses to the Pending Surge in New York Eviction Matters

In anticipation of an impending torrent of eviction matters in New York resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and the hardships it has imposed on tenants and landlords, NY Courts and lawmakers have sought temporary solutions to forestall a potential housing crisis.

Ramifications of Tolling New York’s Statute of Limitations

On March 20, 2020, amidst the initial tumult of the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.8, which, among other things, tolled New York’s statute of limitations through April 19. 2020. This order directed that “any specific time limit for the commencement, filing, or service of any legal action, notice, motion, or other process or proceeding” would be “tolled from [March 20, 2020] until April 19, 2020.”

FRB Webinar on June 5, 2020 at 11am ET

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman PLLC presents a webinar on the topic of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Developments and PPP Loan Forgiveness hosted by FRB Vice Managing Partner Matthew E. Rappaport, Esq., LL.M. and FRB Founding Partner Michele Schlereth, Esq., CPA, MST.

NY Supreme Court: Sale of UCC Pledged Assets Not Barred By Foreclosure Suspensions

New York County Supreme Court Determines a Sale of Pledged Assets Under the UCC is not Barred by Executive Order Suspending Foreclosure Proceedings

FRB is Offering Pro Bono Estate Planning to Frontline Health Providers

FRB COVID-19 Task Force Email Update (May 9, 2020)

FRB Email Client Email Update from May 9, 2020.

PPP Certification Opinions

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman PLLC is now offering PPP Certification Opinions for businesses that are seeking clarity as to whether their PPP Loan is truly “economically necessary,” or simply want peace of mind that when it comes time to seek PPP Loan forgiveness, their actions will be seen as taken in good faith and they won’t be left out in the dark with an unforgivable PPP Loan, or worse.

FRB Partner Matthew Rappaport Quoted in the New York Times

A Closer Look: Federal Paid Sick Leave During the Pandemic

The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) became effective on April 1, 2020 and expires December 31, 2020 (unless extended). The EPSLA is part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Under EPSLA, covered employers must apprise employees of the law and conspicuously display the new Department of Labor poster. Many private employers in New York State will be covered by this new law.

FRB COVID-19 Email Update (April 15, 2020)

FRB Email Client Email Update from April 15, 2020.

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