In this unprecedented time of COVID-19, Congress is considering remote voting in order to continue its legislative functions and provide a response to the pandemic crisis in a democratic way. Although many Congressional members are split on this idea, given that some think they should be present in their chambers […]
As predicted, the Senate has officially passed the latest Coronavirus relief package. The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, colloquially referred to as “Phase 3.5” or “CARES Act II,” will contribute just under half a trillion dollars for critical economic and public health initiatives. The $484 billion legislation […]
Late night negotiations between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, and White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on legislation replenishing the funds for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) have been productive. By nearly all accounts, a deal approaching nearly half a trillion […]
While the pandemic continues to ravage parts of our country, the signature economic recovery program for small businesses, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), ran out of funds last week. Congress began this week with some optimism for a new deal. House Democrats awoke this morning to find a note from […]
With the pandemic impacting the construction industry, hundreds of millions of dollars of public construction revenues are at stake. Those impacted need to analyze their contractual rights and responsibilities immediately. Government construction projects forced or anticipated to shut down may result in the termination of a contract or contracts. Becker […]
