Commercial Leases in the Time of COVID-19: Force Majeure, Frustration of Purpose, and Impossibility under the Laws of the District of Columbia
As landlords and tenants in the DC Metro region navigate the COVID-19 climate and an unprecedented dip in the economy, provisions within commercial leases related to excusing nonperformance are being tested, and in some cases, for the first time. Force majeure clauses...
Commercial Leases and COVID-19: Force Majeure, Frustration of Purpose, and Impossibility under the Laws of Virginia
As landlords and tenants in the DC Metro region navigate the COVID-19 climate and an unprecedented dip in the economy, provisions within commercial leases related to excusing nonperformance are being tested, and in some cases, for the first time. Force majeure clauses...
Commercial Leases and COVID-19: Force Majeure, Frustration of Purpose, and Impossibility under the Laws of Maryland
As landlords and tenants in the DC Metro region navigate the COVID-19 climate and an unprecedented dip in the economy, provisions within commercial leases related to excusing nonperformance are being tested, and in some cases, for the first time. Force majeure clauses...
New Certification Requirements for WOSBs and EDWOSBs
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is changing how small businesses seek the award of federal contracting dollars designated for concerns owned and controlled by women. Self-certification for WOSBs and EDWOSBs seeking new contracts will be phased out beginning...
SBA AND TREASURY RELEASE PPP LOAN FORGIVENESS APPLICATION
As has been much discussed, loan forgiveness is a key feature of the CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) administered by the Small Business Administration (SBA), but there has been little guidance regarding the process and criteria for seeking forgiveness....
Sweeping Changes to Virginia’s Employment Laws on the Horizon
On July 1, 2020, the Virginia Values Act (VVA) will become effective as law and introduce new legal protections designed to make the Commonwealth a more accepting workplace for all members of society. In doing so, the VVA is expected to produce a sweeping overhaul of...
COVID-19 and Commercial Leasing, Part I: Practical Advice for Landlords
Although Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC are not yet ready to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions, business leaders are preparing now. What can landlords and tenants do today to survive a challenging second quarter, prepare for reopening, and emerge strong for the...
COVID-19 and Commercial Leasing, Part II: Practical Advice for Tenants
Although Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC are not yet ready to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions, business leaders are preparing now. What can landlords and tenants do today to survive a challenging second quarter, prepare for reopening, and emerge strong for the...
COVID-19 and Commercial Leasing, Part III: New Requirements for DC Retail Tenants and their Landlords
Although Northern Virginia, Maryland and DC are not yet ready to begin easing COVID-19 restrictions, business leaders are preparing now. What can landlords and tenants do today to survive a challenging second quarter, prepare for reopening, and emerge strong for the...
SBA Again Updates Safe Harbor Guidance for PPP Loans
Earlier today, May 13, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) again updated its guidance regarding the safe harbor provision for loans disbursed under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the lifeline extended to small businesses under the financial relief...