Blog Posts from Ryan M. Long

This week, attorneys Douglas (Doug) Wolinsky and Ryan Long published the Practical Law State Q&A: Right of Publicity Laws.

This article briefly discusses the early stages of a Subchapter V case—the Notice, the Status Conference, and the Plan—and a brief status-report of Subchapter V cases in Vermont.

The Small Business Reorganization Act (“SBRA”), effective February 2020, added a new subchapter to the United States Bankruptcy Code that provides a streamlined process for small businesses to reorganize under Chapter 11 by eliminating many of the traditional Chapter 11 requirements.

The CARES Act includes provisions to provide financially distressed consumers and small businesses greater access to bankruptcy relief.

The CARES Act extends Unemployment Insurance benefits by 13 weeks, and includes provisions for an additional $600 per week, with expanded eligibility for the self-employed, gig workers and contractors.

A summary of loan considerations for small and midsize businesses in regards to the CARES Act.

One of the purposes of the CARES Act is to encourage employers to keep their employees on their payroll, despite economic hardship.

This Q&A addresses state laws governing trademark registration, infringement, dilution, counterfeiting, unfair competition, and deceptive trade practices.

This week, attorneys Douglas (Doug) Wolinsky and Ryan Long published the Practical Law State Q&A: Right of Publicity Laws.