JMM Articles

Corporate COVID-19 Economic Relief Programs Update

The Paycheck Protection Loan Program The program streamlines the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan process for businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The loan is non-recourse except to the extent that the borrower uses the proceeds for a purpose not authorized under the act and no personal guaranty is required. The typical SBA requirement that […]

Corporate COVID-19 Relief Programs

Congress and the White House are currently debating the specifics of a new stimulus bill and they are expected to agree on the form of the bill this week. California businesses and their employees have been particularly affected by recent mandatory closures and safety measures imposed to help slow the spread of COVID-19, and any […]

Labor & Employment COVID-19 Update: President Trump Signs Family First Coronavirus Response Act

With hour-by-hour developments, here is an update on yesterday’s Labor Alert: As we expected, the federal government will provide additional sick leave relief and paid child care leave for employees; in anticipation of things to come, California will ease employers’ mass layoff notice requirements. Families First Coronavirus Response Act Yesterday, March 18, President Trump signed […]

Labor & Employment COVID-19: Advice for California Employers

Most California employers are taking steps to keep employees safe during the Coronavirus Pandemic. These changes to workplace routines, policies and norms are the result of a mix of proactive steps, changes in demand, and government mandates. As labor and employment lawyers, our phones have been ringing off the hook. Here are the Top 7 […]

Hospitality Net: Coronavirus COVID-19 force majeure: Contract provisions and governing law are important

An article by Mark Adams, originally published by Jim Butler, titled “Coronavirus COVID-19 force majeure: Contract provisions and governing law are important” was published by Hospitality Net on March 9, 2020.

Litigation COVID-19 Coronavirus as a Force Majeure Defense to Contractual Non-performance

One often doesn’t know the extent of one’s insurance coverage until a calamity occurs. So it is with force majeure provisions in contracts Typically, force majeure provisions are included in contracts to excuse a party from contractual obligations if some unforeseen event beyond its control prevents performance of its contractual obligations. As of March 2, […]

Global Hospitality Group® Hotel News Resource: Hotel Managers and Owners Be Warned – You are Responsible for Your Hotel’s Data Security

An article by Robert Braun titled “Hotel Managers and Owners Be Warned – You are Responsible for Your Hotel’s Data Security” was published by Hotel News Resource and Hospitality Net. It was also posted by Jim Butler on the Hotel Lawyer Blog on January 16, 2020.

Mergers & Acquisitions Is This the Time to Sell Your Company (and How)?

An article by William Capps titled “Is This the Time to Sell Your Company (and How)?” was published in the California Construction and Industrial Materials Association’s magazine, The Conveyor.

Labor & Employment Labor & Employment New Year Round-Up: What to Expect in 2020

Several new pieces of California legislation will take effect on the first day of the new year, impacting nearly all employers and how they handle worker classification, discrimination disputes, arbitration agreements, and union organizing. Our round-up will help you determine which key issues may impact you in 2020; contact us to be sure you’re ready […]

Bloomberg Tax: Are You Eligible for Tax-Free Capital Gains?

Eric Bardwell and Catherine DeBono Holmes’ article “INSIGHT: Are You Eligible for Tax-Free Capital Gains?” was published by Bloomberg Tax on December 2, 2019. Read the article here.