Coronavirus/COVID-19
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Gentry Locke has established a team of attorneys and professionals ready to assist you and your company as you navigate COVID-19

Banking Resources

• Financial Institutions and Business Lending: Creditors’ Rights
• U.S. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Summary for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

Business Resources

• Force-Majeure – COVID-19: Foreseeable or Unforeseeable?

CARES Act Resources

• Alert: New COVID-19 Relief Bill – Key Provisions for the Paycheck Protection Program
• Safe Harbor for Borrower Necessity of Paycheck Protection Program Loan
• President Trump signs into law an additional $500 Billion Relief Package
• The Treasury Department Clarifies Confusion Concerning PPP Eligibility for Small Businesses
• CARES Act – Small Business Paycheck Protection Program and Loan Forgiveness
• Interim Final Rule Paycheck Protection Program
• Paycheck Protection Program Update
• Paycheck Protection Program – Additional Guidance and $250 Billion in Additional Funds Requested

Construction and Development Resources

• OSHA Issues a List of Tips for Construction Industry Employers to Reduce the Risk of Coronavirus Exposure
• AGC Safety Stand Down Provides Contractors an Opportunity to Address Coronavirus Health and Safety Practices
• COVID-19 and Mechanic’s Liens
• AGC of America Provides a Summary of the CARES Act
• Roanoke Times Article Shows that Outdoor Construction Projects in the Region are Continuing
• Contracts and Subcontracts: Requirements of Providing Notice of Delays
• Owner/Constructor Agreements and Justifiable Construction Delays

Criminal & Government Investigations Resources

• New Federal Executive Order eases regulatory enforcement
• Mindful Marketing & Measured Decisions: Navigating Your Business in the Face of COVID-19 Enforcement Actions
• A Strange New Normal: The Pandemic and a New Virginia Law Usher in the Decade of the Whistleblower
• DOJ and Commonwealth of Virginia to Investigate Potential Hoarding of Coronavirus Medications and Other Essential Medical Supplies
• When it comes to COVID-19 criminal implications, prosecutors are casting a wide net

Cybersecurity Resources

• Cybersecurity – Do Not Let Your Guard Down During Covid-19

Employment Resources

• Virginia’s COVID-19 Permanent Standard
• Guidelines for Business: Key Principles for a Returning Workforce
• Beyond the headlines: Virginia Values Act poses significant legal risks to Virginia Employers
• DOL Issues New WARN Act FAQs
• A Strange New Normal: The Pandemic and a New Virginia Law Usher in the Decade of the Whistleblower
• Considerations for Employers: Conflicting Advice from State and Federal Leaders
• EEOC Provides Further Guidance on Employer Duties
• EEOC Weighs in on Employer Duties
• Employer’s Guide to Responding to an Employee Positive COVID-19 Test
• DOL WHD Releases Updated Guidance About Families First Coronavirus Response Act (See FAQ 15-37)
• Employer Alert: Pursuant to Families First Coronavirus Response Act, DOL issues Notice that Covered Employers are Required to Post
• DOL Wage-Hour Division Publishes First Guidance Regarding Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
• Developing an Effective Business Response to COVID-19

Governing Bodies and/or other Public Bodies Resources

• Virginia Set to Expand Electronic Meeting Authority to All Governmental Bodies
• Public meetings and hearings for local governments and other “public bodies” in Virginia
• Virginia Municipal League Coronavirus Resources
• An Emergency Uncodified Ordinance to Establish Methods to Assure Continuity in Fairfax County Government and Conduct of Board of Supervisors Meetings During the Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Emergency

Government Resources

• New Federal Executive Order eases regulatory enforcement
• Federal Income Tax Filing and Payment Deadline Extended to July 15, 2020 – Updated Statement
• Virginia emphasizes social distancing rules with new “Stay-at-Home” order
• Virginia extends date for payment for state income taxes
• It’s a Trap!: Virginians should either file their federal tax returns prior to May 1 or request an extension
• The Governor’s new Executive Order: what’s closing and what’s not
• New Procedures for Virginia Unemployment Benefits in Wake of COVID-19
• New Procedures for Virginia Unemployment Benefits in Wake of COVID-19
• What you need to know about the state government’s response to COVID-19
• Virginia Department of Health Sets New Ground Rules for Employees Returning to Work Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
• The latest guidance from CDC
• The latest guidance from the Virginia Department of Health
• Updates from the City of Roanoke
• Updates from the City of Lynchburg
• Updates from the City of Richmond

Gun Regulation Resources

• Circuit Court Judge Grants Temporary Injunction Opening Indoor Shooting Range in Lynchburg

Insurance Resources

• Insurance Coverage, Liability and Exclusion During COVID-19

OSHA/VOSH Resources

• OSHA Changes Course: Employers Must Now Determine if COVID-19 Infection is Job-Related
• OSHA Issues a List of Tips for Construction Industry Employers to Reduce the Risk of Coronavirus Exposure
• Concerns About Potential OSHA Citations for COVID-19 Illness
• Expect Changes in VOSH Investigations and Inspections as a Result of Coronavirus
• OSHA Confirms COVID-19 is a Recordable Illness Under OSHA’s Record Keeping Requirements
• OSHA/COVID-19 Update

Prevention & Health Safety Resources

• Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU)
• CDC Tips on Prevention
• Handwashing Flyers
• Workplace Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I close my business?

If you’re wondering how your business should respond to the coronavirus, and specifically whether or not you should close, there are a number of factors to consider. Each business will have to make different decisions based on the type of operation, number of employees, access to capital, and ability to operate in a different environment. There is no one answer, but Gentry Locke can help you navigate these questions and make the best decision for you, your employees, and your customers.

What should I tell my employees?

If you have questions, so do your employees. They are wondering if it is safe to come to work, if they will still have a job when you re-open, or whether they will get paid on time. Exactly what you should tell your employees will depend a lot on your business, but Gentry Locke can assist you seeking to provide your employees with clear and helpful guidance.

Will insurance cover this?

Your insurance policy likely includes some provisions for natural disasters, but whether or not you have coverage for the effects of coronavirus will be very specific to your policy. Gentry Locke’s knowledgeable insurance attorneys will help you answer important questions about claims related to coronavirus.

Can I get sued if someone gets sick at my office?

Business owners are always aware of the liabilities that come with operating a business, but the coronavirus is a unique situation that creates unusual liability that you must consider. Please reach out to a Gentry Locke attorney to determine how you should mitigate the risks associated with the coronavirus.

Gentry Locke Team Leaders

Our team of attorneys are prepared to help you navigate coronavirus and its wide-ranging implications. Please contact one of the attorneys below or call us directly at 866-983-0866 to be directed to a team leader.

Crisis Communications – Greg Habeeb

Government & Regulatory Affairs – Greg Habeeb

General Commercial – Max Wiegard

Health Care / Physician Practices – Christen Church

Labor & Employment – David Paxton

Commercial Litigation – Kevin Holt

Force Majeure Issues – Herschel Keller

Banking and Creditor’s Rights – Bill Callahan

Insurance – Guy Harbert

Workers Compensation – Pete Irot

Plaintiff – Juliana Perry

Pro Bono – Kathy Wright

Construction – Spencer Wiegard