Blog Posts from Business Recovery
From the Vermont State House | 11.10
Nov 10, 2020
With cases spiking nationwide and increasing precipitously in New England, the Scott Administration suspended their quarantine travel map today and replaced it with a hard quarantine requirement for all nonessential travel in and out of Vermont.
From the Vermont State House | 10.23
Oct 23, 2020
This update provides an overview of two state grants that become available the week of October 26, 2020.
From the Vermont State House | 10.16
Oct 16, 2020
From the Governor and Administration
Governor Scott again warned Vermonters to remain vigilant against COVID-19 as the state’s numbers ticked upward. He extended the state of emergency enacted in March…
FFCRA Update: Aspects of the Final Rule Vacated by Federal Court
Sep 22, 2020
On September 11, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division issued revisions to regulations that implemented the paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave provisions of the FFCRA.
WATCH: FFCRA Update & FAQs
Aug 28, 2020
On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, attorney Alexandra Clauss connected with Austin Davis of the Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce to discuss the recently vacated provisions of the U.S. Department of Labor’s FFCRA.
VT & NH Litigation During COVID-19
Aug 27, 2020
Like most businesses relying on in-person interaction, the coronavirus has also disrupted both the state and federal court systems. In March, a series of orders closed the courts for most hearings and extended deadlines or statutes of limitations.
Webinar: FFCRA Update & FAQs
Aug 24, 2020
Join the Lake Champlain Chamber and employment attorney Alexandra Clauss for a conversation around the decisions and other FFCRA FAQs.
Recent SBA PPP Loan Forgiveness FAQ’s Concerning Business Owner Compensation
Aug 17, 2020
On August 4, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to address and clarify certain aspects of the PPP Loan Forgiveness process.
Chapter 11 Subchapter V: What Creditors Should Expect
Aug 10, 2020
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 New Streamlined Bankruptcy Solution For Small And Medium Sized Businesses
Jul 02, 2020
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.