The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has been continually updating a helpful Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) document on its website for hospitals and other health care providers that received payments from HHS’s Provider Relief Fund. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”; Pub. L. […]
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Congress Passes PPP Flexibility Act, Extending Covered Period from 8 Weeks to 24 Weeks
On June 3, 2020, the United States Senate voted to approve the Payroll Protection Program Flexibility Act (the “Act”), which was passed by the United States House of Representatives last week. The President is expected to sign the legislation today. The Act provides flexibility to borrowers under the Small Business […]
Treasury Department Extends Safe Harbors On Renewable Energy Tax Credits Amid COVID-19
On May 27, 2020, the Treasury Department responded to Congressional requests to extend safe harbors for the renewable energy production tax credit (“PTC”) and the energy investment tax credit (“ITC”) to provide temporary relief for renewable energy developers during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. 2018 Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) guidance creates […]
A Review Of Cyber Breaches In 2019 – Part III
Each year we review the cyber breaches as reported to the Nebraska Attorney General’s Office. This article is the last of three articles to review the reported information. In this final article we look at the types of breaches suffered by businesses and how the breaches occurred. Types of Breaches […]
Legal Compliance Obligations For Executing Documents Electronically
As the Coronavirus pandemic continues, requiring social distancing into the summer months, it is a good time to review procedures and methods available for persons to sign and execute documents electronically, without the need for face-to-face interactions. Two laws primarily govern the electronic signature of documents: The Electronic Signature in […]

