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March 17, 2020News

COVID-19 Legal Services Resource Directory

With the city, state and national authorities taking steps to contain and mitigate the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) epidemic, your business will likely face numerous legal issues over the coming weeks and months. Bell Nunnally is well-situated and prepared to continue operations seamlessly for our clients during this time. We are taking all necessary precautions to protect the health and well-being of our team, clients and the community. We are closely monitoring the CDC, WHO, and federal, state, and local authorities as we make daily operational decisions.

As this situation unfolds, the Bell Nunnally team is here to provide resources and knowledge to help you deal with issues you may already be facing and others you may in the near future. Our hope is that we can provide resources that will minimize the uncertainty of these times. This page is a collection of the firm's client alerts regarding the unfolding COVID-19 epidemic. We will update this page regularly as new issues arise, so please check back often.

A Message From Bell Nunnally's Managing Partner Chris Trowbridge

Overview of the CARES Act and Resources Available for Businesses, March 26 (Jennice Lee)
Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring

Small Businesses Feeling the Effects of COVID-19 Should be Aware of the Newly Arrived Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019, March 18 (Russell Mills)

Commercial Finance

Relief for Small Businesses under the $2 Trillion CARES Act, March 26 (Trey DeLoach, Nikki Gibson, Ed McQueen, Ira Perez)
COVID-19 Expected to Launch Wave of Loan Workouts and Refinances, March 18 (Trey DeLoach, Nikki Gibson, Ed McQueen)

Construction - Litigation

COVID-19 and Development/Takedown Deals: Knowing When Force Majeure Does and Does not Apply, March 20 (Mike Bowers, Scott Larson)

Creditors' Rights

COVID-19 Issues and Answers for NACM Members, March 20 (Randall Lindley, Karen Hart, T.J. Hales)
Preparing for a Slowdown in Accounts Receivable Collection Due to COVID-19, March 18 (Randall Lindley, Gwen Walraven, T.J. Hales)

Immigration

Immigration Concerns Relating to the COVID-19 Pandemic, March 18 (John Smart)

Insurance - Litigation

Will My Business Interruption Insurance Cover My COVID-19-Related Business Losses? If it Won't, What are My Options?, March 23 (Ross Williams, Mason Jones)

Intellectual Property

COVID-19 Changes Affecting U.S. Intellectual Property Filings and Proceedings, March 18 (Danica Mathes, Jeff Tinker, Jason Nardiello, Jennice Lee)

Labor, Employment and Benefits

Unemployment and Layoffs During the COVID-19 Pandemic, March 23 (Alana Ackels)
COVID-19 Update for Employers, March 23 (Jay Wallace, Alana Ackels)
What the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Means to Your Business, March 19 (Brent Hockaday)
Concerns Regarding Layoffs Due to COVID-19, March 18 (Jay Wallace, Tom Case)

Litigation

Force Majeure – The Biggest Buzz Term of Litigation in a COVID-19 World, March 30 (Craig Warner)
Effective Mediation During COVID-19, March 25 (Perrin Fourmy, Dominic Cruciani)
Planning for the Incoming Wave of COVID-19 Litigation, March 18 (Tammy Wood)
The Effect of COVID-19 on Existing Litigation, March 18 (Heath Cheek, Saba Syed, Brent Turman)

Tax

Treasury Department Issues Official Guidance on Relief from Tax Deadlines, March 20 (Andrew Dowdy)

White Collar and Regulatory Defense

Price Gouging Concerns in the COVID-19 Era, March 30 (Jeff Ansley, Arianna Goodman, Katherine Devlin)
How COVID-19 Will Effect White Collar and Government Investigations, March 18 (Jeff Ansley, Arianna Goodman)

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