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On March 13, 2020, President Trump issued a National Emergency Declaration. Pursuant to Section 1135 of the Social Security Act and the President’s declaration, along with the Secretary of Health and Human Services' previous Public Health Emergency Declaration on January 31, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is authorized to waive certain requirements and conditions of participation for Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

The ongoing public health emergency due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) has prompted New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu to issue executive orders that significantly impact the rights of landlords, tenants, borrowers, lenders, and utility companies in the state.

One purpose of the CARES Act is to encourage employers to retain their employees on payroll despite economic hardship.

A summary of loan considerations for small and midsize businesses regarding the CARES Act.

The CARES Act includes provisions that offer financially distressed consumers and small businesses improved access to bankruptcy relief.

An update from the Vermont State House about the CARES Act, privacy concerns related to Zoom web conferencing, and updates on the Governor's State of Emergency declared on March 13.