Last evening, President Donald Trump signed into law a $900 billion relief and stimulus package which notably will provide some welcome relief to a broad cross section of consumers, earmarks an additional $284 billion in funding to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), an additional $13.5 billion for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs), as well as […]
OFP Elevates Two Associates To Shareholders
Reston, Va – Nov. 26, 2019 – Odin, Feldman & Pittleman is pleased to announce the elevation of Associates Brian Abbott and Brad Jones to Shareholders. Brian Abbott is a member of the firm’s Corporate group, and his unique background of experiences as an attorney, Certified Public Accountant, manager, and entrepreneur allow him to adeptly […]
Look What’s Happening Inside the Virginia Tax Department
Each year, a small group of Virginia tax lawyers convenes to meet with the Virginia Tax Commissioner, his staff, and the Attorney General’s staff to hear what the Tax Department is thinking, learn about its challenges, and discuss ideas for improved tax administration in Virginia. Our recent Zoom call provided several key updates of interest. […]
SBA Issues PPP Guidance Affecting M&A Transactions
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which was established by the federal government under the CARES Act earlier this year, has benefited some 700,000 businesses feeling the economic pressures resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. As M&A activity starts to pick up, buyers and sellers need to be aware of new guidance from the Small Business Administration […]
Odin Feldman Pittleman PC Welcomes New Associate Attorneys
Odin Feldman Pittleman PC recently welcomed Associate Attorneys Nicole Desbois and John Loveland to the firm. Nicole Desbois is a litigation associate dedicated to identifying the core issues of a legal dispute and working with her clients to develop creative legal solutions. Prior to joining the firm, Nicole served as a law clerk to the […]
OFP Managing Shareholder Named to Inaugural Virginia 500 — The 2020 Power List
Odin Feldman Pittleman congratulates Managing Shareholder F. Douglas Ross on his inclusion in the inaugural Virginia 500 — The 2020 Power List. Over a year ago, Virginia Business magazine imagined a list that would honor “the state’s most powerful and influential leaders by sector.” The publication conducted research for approximately eight months to cull the resulting […]
SBA, Treasury Issue New PPP Guidance on Loan Forgiveness
Last week, the Small Business Administration (SBA), in concert with the Department of Treasury, published new FAQs to address four key aspects regarding forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The 10-page FAQs, published on Aug. 4, are designed to help borrowers calculate how much of their loan is forgivable and clarify the calculations and […]
Virginia’s New Workplace Safety Standards
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, Virginia’s Safety and Health Codes Board has adopted emergency temporary standards governing occupational health and safety (“Standards”) that will affect Virginia’s healthcare providers. The new Standards, which go into effect this week and will remain in effect for at least six months, are now available on the Department of […]
Virginia is the First State to Implement Workplace Safety Requirements Related to COVID-19
All Virginia employers should be aware that the state’s Safety and Health Codes Board has adopted emergency temporary standards for occupational health and safety requirements in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The standards are now available on the Department of Labor and Industry website. The Standards will be published the week of July 27, 2020, […]