On March 20, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) issued a statewide economic injury declaration for the State of Nebraska as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This declaration allows eligible small businesses, including non-profits, in the State of Nebraska to apply for economic injury disaster loans (“EIDLs”) […]
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Legislative Session Suspended Until Further Notice
In light of COVID-19, on March 16, 2020, the Nebraska Legislature suspended the legislative session until further notice. The Legislature is 40 days into the 60-day session, which began on January 3, 2020. We anticipate the Legislature will reconvene at some point this spring or summer to complete the remaining […]
Security Considerations For Working Remotely In The Midst Of Coronavirus
Organizations are now dealing with the new normal created by the coronavirus pandemic and are turning to remote access to allow personnel to continue to perform their job duties. While this technology is no doubt vital for allowing many sectors of the economy to function, it is important to keep […]
Litigation In The Time Of COVID-19
COVID-19-related Lawsuits A variety of lawsuits have cropped up in the United States since the COVID-19 outbreak. At least four lawsuits have been filed against Princess Cruise Lines, whose three thousand passengers from the Grand Princess that docked in San Francisco, California have been forced into a two-week quarantine in […]
Dhs Announces Flexibility In Requirements Related To Form I-9 Compliance
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today that it will defer the physical presence requirements for the Form I-9. Employers with employees “taking physical proximity precautions due to COVID-19” will not be required to review the employee’s identity and employment authorization documents in the employee’s physical presence. This only […]