Resources for Individuals and Families

On April 27, 2020, Governor Baker signed into law emergency legislation permitting virtual notarization of documents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Charting a New Course for Charitable Giving in 2020 (April 28, 2020)

• UPDATE: Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures Offers Protection to Some Individuals, Small Businesses and Nonprofits (April 28, 2020)

• Is it Possible to Set Up an Estate Plan in MA Without a Notary or Witnesses? (April 15)

• COVID-19 and Presidential Election Have Significant Effect on Estate Planning (April 15)

• One Boston Day 2020 (April 14)

• The CARES Act: Provisions that Affect Individuals and Families (March 31)

• UPDATED: Treasury Department Extends April 15 Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines (March 25)

• Philanthropic Community Responds to Nonprofit Needs During Covid-19 Crisis (March 25)

Resources for Nonprofits

On April 28, 2020, the Charities Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office issued new guidance regarding nonprofit endowments.

• Charting a New Course for Charitable Giving in 2020 (April 28, 2020)

• UPDATE: Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures Offers Protection to Some Individuals, Small Businesses and Nonprofits (April 28, 2020)

• Education Department Releases Higher Education Student Relief and Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Funds (April 17)

• WEBINAR - CARES Act for Nonprofits (April 10)

• Remote Meetings for Members – New COVID-19 Relief For Nonprofit Governance (April 7)

• SBA Issues Interim Final Rules on Paycheck Protection Program (April 6)

• Complying with Paid Leave Requirements Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (April 1)

• The CARES Act: Key Provisions Affecting Colleges and Universities (April 1)

• The CARES Act and Nonprofits (March 31)

• Endowments in the Time of Coronavirus (March 27)

• UPDATED: Treasury Department Extends April 15 Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines (March 25)

• Annual Meetings During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Proxy Voting and Use of Communications Equipment (March 25)

• Philanthropic Community Responds to Nonprofit Needs During Covid-19 Crisis (March 25)

• New Federal Law Requires Many Employers to Provide Paid Coronavirus-Related Leave (March 20)

• Direct Impact - Establishing an Emergency COVID-19 Relief Fund (March 20)

• Managing Contractual Relationships During the COVID-19 Crisis: Force Majeure Clauses and Other Approaches (March 18)

Resources for Businesses

A discussion on legal and business issues facing commercial landlords and tenants during the COVID-19 crisis. The panel answers questions on what’s changed, long-term implications, and opportunities and risks.

• UPDATE: Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures Offers Protection to Some Individuals, Small Businesses and Nonprofits (April 28, 2020)

• Charting a New Course for Charitable Giving in 2020 (April 28, 2020)

• SBA Issues Interim Final Rules on Paycheck Protection Program (April 6)

• Complying with Paid Leave Requirements Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (April 1)

• The CARES Act: Summary of Select Provisions Related to Small Businesses (March 31)

• UPDATED: Treasury Department Extends April 15 Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines (March 25)

• New Federal Law Requires Many Employers to Provide Paid Coronavirus-Related Leave (March 20)

• Managing Contractual Relationships During the COVID-19 Crisis: Force Majeure Clauses and Other Approaches (March 18)