Leech Tishman’s Pandemic Relief Response Team is available to counsel clients on various aspects of COVID-19 related business and nonprofit relief. The attorneys listed below can be contacted at 412.261.1600 or by email.
Economic relief programs exist at the federal, state, and local level to support business & employer operations through this difficult time. Navigating these programs, as well as your eligibility, can be confusing. Leech Tishman is here to help.
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Business Relief Programs
A business loan which is eligible for full or partial forgiveness, if used for qualifying costs, such as payroll, worker protection, rent and/or other utilities, mortgage interest payments, or operations costs. PPP, EIDL and ERC interplay with one another.
A business loan for small businesses and nonprofit organizations that experienced or are experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. If a company’s “Second Draw” PPP application is denied, the company must verify eligibility of applicants for EIDL. EIDL, PPP and ERC interplay with one another.
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A grant that provides emergency assistance for eligible venues affected by COVID-19. A company cannot apply for a PPP loan after receiving an SVOG; If a company received a PPP loan on or after 12.27.2020, the PPP loan amount will be deducted from the SVOG.
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A refundable employment tax credit, meaning that the excess credit will be refunded to the business as a cash payment. Many employers who didn’t qualify at first may now be able to qualify for the “second round” ERC. ERC, PPP and EIDL and interplay with one another.
For questions or more information about the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) business relief provision under the CARES Act, please contact:
Allows employers to defer employment tax deposits and payments through December 31, 2020. This program also intersects with the credits for paid leave through FFCRA and the employee retention credit under the CARES Act.
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Dollar-for-dollar reimbursement through tax credits for all qualifying wages paid under the FFCRA. Applicable tax credits also extend to amounts paid or incurred to maintain health insurance coverage.
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The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) temporarily expands COBRA coverage and increases premium tax credits. These changes interact with Affordable Care Act requirements regarding employer penalties and employee notices.
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For more information about critical legal issues affecting the hospitality, restaurant and bar industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, please contact:
The Western PA Ruling in Ungarean v. CNA entitles policyholders to business income and other coverage for losses incurred due to COVID-19 and related government orders requiring businesses to close and citizens to stay at home.
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Leech Tishman’s Pandemic Relief Response Team is available to counsel clients on various aspects of COVID-19 related business and nonprofit relief. The attorneys listed below can be contacted at 412.261.1600 or by email.