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Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Municipalities Need to Know

Attorneys Julie Z. Devine and James C. Hetlage prepared the following article for the Missouri Municipal League’s publication The Missouri Municipal Review. On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), a sweeping new law to respond to COVID-19. This article will focus on two aspects of the FFCRA – emergency paid sick leave and the expanded Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) – and their impact on public Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Serving as Guardian During a Pandemic

How do you continue to serve as guardian when nursing facilities are restricting access to residents?  Nursing home facilities are restricting most visitors to protect against the coronavirus.  How does a guardian maintain contact with a ward when the guardian cannot visit him or her?  How can the guardian oversee the ward’s care if the guardian cannot visit the facility?  The National Guardianship Association and the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

A Hard Road to Toll: Imposing Vicarious Liability Against Non-Motor Carriers Under the Federal Motor Safety Regulations

Attorneys Patrick E. Foppe and Brian R. Betner recently wrote an article for USLAW Magazine. “A Hard Road to Toll,” discusses imposing vicarious liability against non-motor carriers under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Their article will be featured in the spring 2020 edition, both online and in print. To read the full article, CLICK HERE.  

By Niki McCormick, ago

Waivers Related to Advanced Practice Nurse Licensing Requirements

On April 1, 2020, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) released a waiver related to certain licensing requirements for Advance Practice Nurses (APRNs). Specifically, DHSS waived the requirement that physicians must review the non-controlled substance records of APRNs every 14 days until the COVID 19 emergency is declared to be over. DHSS also waived the requirement that APRNs and physicians must practice together for one month with the physician continuously present, Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

CARES Act Payroll Protection Program Application

Late on March 31, 2020, the U.S. Treasury made available the Paycheck Protection Program Application Form as well as information for borrowers and lenders.  The Application is two pages plus two pages of instructions.  The announcement provided some clarification of the law which passed on March 27, 2020.  Key Areas of Clarification: When can I apply? Starting April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for and receive loans to cover their Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Accelerated Payments to Health Care Providers During COVID-19

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has increased the cash flow available to Medicare providers during the COVID-19 public health emergency by providing accelerated/advance payments to providers when there is a disruption in claims submission and/or claims processing. This is essentially a short-term loan. Below is a summary of this Program. Eligibility for Providers and Suppliers: Have billed Medicare within 180 days of request. Not be in bankruptcy. Not be in active Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”)

On Friday March 27, 2020, Congress passed and President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), a $2 trillion dollar stimulus package which includes financial assistance to individuals and businesses.  Below is a summary of some of the provisions that may be of interest to our clients. Payroll Protection Loans One major portion of the CARES Act of interest to small businesses is the ability to obtain loans under Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Paycheck Protection Program May Provide Boost to Small Businesses

Payroll Protection Loans: On Friday, March 27, 2020, Congress passed and President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to provide financial assistance to individuals and businesses. One major portion of the CARES Act of interest to small businesses is the ability to obtain loans under Section 7(a) of the Small Business Act through what is being called the “Paycheck Protection Program”. These loans will be provided through SBA-approved Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago

Family First Coronavirus Response Act – Required Poster and FAQs Updated

Department of Labor Publishes Required Poster on Coronavirus Sick Leave and Family Leave Requirements The Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires all employers subject to the Act (private businesses under 500 employees and all public entities/agencies) to display a poster about the law’s requirements. The Department of Labor has published a copy of the required poster which all eligible employers must display where they display other employment law posters. CLICK HERE FOR THE POSTER.  Read more

By Niki McCormick, ago