State of Nebraska Expands Options for Grants to Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic – New Deadline of July 17

Nebraska has re-opened and expanded its program by which certain small businesses will be eligible for grants from the state to help address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Businesses…

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COVID-19 and Contract Enforcement: Illinois Bankruptcy Court holds that Force Majeure Provisions Excuse some Obligations Under Contract

One of the legal questions that has risen out of the COVID-19 pandemic is what obligations do parties of a contract have when one of the parties is unable to…

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8th Circuit Holds Reasonable Basis Defense to Negligence Penalty Requires Taxpayers to Prove Actual Reliance on Authorities

On April 24, 2020 the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the district court’s determination that Wells Fargo was not entitled to a tax credit on its 2003 tax return…

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Federal Trade Commission To Evaluate Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising

On February 12, 2020, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced that it is seeking public comment regarding endorsements and testimonials in advertising, including those on consumer review websites. The FTC…

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Separating Claim Recovery and Lawsuit Fees: 2nd Circuit Paves Way for Better Negotiations in FLSA Claims

In Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA) lawsuits, recovering damages for claims is typically only one part of the discussion when negotiating settlements. Employers engaged in FLSA lawsuits and settlement…

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