COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Client Resource Center
Lathrop GPM COVID-19 Client Response Team
We are committed to helping our clients navigate these uncertain times and have established a cross-disciplinary COVID-19 Client Response Team. The team members serve as subject matter authorities, focused on providing relevant, timely and solution-oriented input responding to clients’ questions and needs, as well as providing proactive guidance on emerging issues.
As you face questions and new challenges, please feel free to reach out to your Lathrop GPM attorney, any of the COVID-19 team members noted below, or reach out through our Contact Us page.
Lathrop GPM COVID-19 Resources
Lathrop GPM COVID-19 Legal Updates
To help our clients stay up-to-date on developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, below are links to alerts, articles and other resources that our attorneys have prepared. Note the list is in chronological order so the most recent is at the top.
- Employment Alert: OSHA Issues Long-Awaited COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard by Neil Goldsmith and Sarah Stevens
- Employment Alert: Federal Task Force Issues Guidance Regarding Federal Contractor and Subcontractor Vaccination Requirements by Megan L. Anderson, Dion Farganis and Dorraine A. Larison
- Employment Alert: Biden Announces Sweeping Vaccination Requirements With Wide-Ranging Implications For Employers by Dion Farganis and Dorraine A. Larison
- Employment Alert: New Covid-19 Vaccination and Mask Guidance has Employers Rethinking Safety Protocols, Rosalee McNamara
- Litigation Alert: States Increasingly Considering COVID-19 Liability Protections by Kurt Schaefer, Emily Cantwell, Patricia Lehtinen Silva and Shoshanah Shanes
- Employment Alert: COVID-19 Vaccinations and the Workplace: What You Need to Know Right Now by Mark Mathison, Neil Goldsmith and Dion Farganis
- Litigation Alert: Risks Abound: Shield Yourself From Liability for Your PPP Loan by Susan Gaertner and Thomas Pacheco
- Insurance Recovery Alert: Missouri Federal Court Opens Door to COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims by Alexander Brown
- Litigation Alert: Antitrust Division’s Expedited Review of Business Conduct Related to COVID-19: What Have We Learned So Far? by Gregory Merz and Richard Landon
- Health Alert: COVID-19 Insurance Considerations for Healthcare Providers, Including Long-term Care Facilities – Tips for Identifying and Pursuing Coverage Claims by Rick Kubler
- Private Client Services Alert: Transferring Your Family or Closely Held Business – Part 2 by Steven Kutscheid, Scott Malin, Meaghan Hunt and Timothy Hassett
- IP Alert: USPTO Announces Further Extensions of Patent Deadlines by Tucker Griffith
- Private Client Services Alert: Transferring Your Family or Closely Held Business: Part 1 by Sally Stolen Grossman, Bennett Keller, Abbi Kirchner and Kerstine Kerner
- IP Alert: USPTO Implements COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Program for Trademarks and Service Marks by Tucker Griffith
- Higher Ed Alert: Higher Ed Alert: DOE Issues Additional Guidance and Interim Final Rule Regarding CARES Act Grants by Kathryn Nash and Katy Fodness
- Franchise Aler: Four Key Takeaways from the NASAA & Washington Commentaries on COVID-19 Disclosures by Hannah Holloran Fotsch and Mark Kirsch
- IP Alert: USPTO Proposes Trademark Fee Increases by Tucker Griffith
- IP Alert: USPTO Implements COVID-19 Prioritized Examination Program for Trademarks and Service Marks by Tucker Griffith
- Benefits Alert: More Participant-Friendly Guidance from IRS in Light of COVID – This Time, It’s Cafeteria Plans by Virginia Schubert, John Nichols, Greg Kuhn and Garrett Pratt
- Real Estate Alert: Opening Your Office for Business: A Tenant's Perspective by Bradley Hintze and Brad Heitzinger
- IP Alert: USPTO Launches the COVID-19 Response Resource Center to Boost Innovation by Tucker Griffith
- Employee Benefits Alert: Latest IRS Guidance on CARES Act Retirement Plan Provisions by Greg Kuhn, John Nichols, Virginia Schubert and Garrett Pratt
- IP Alert: USPTO Announces Further Extensions of Deadlines Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act by Tucker Griffith
- Corporate Alert: M&A Deals in the Middle Market After COVID-19 by John Brower
- Privacy Alert: CCPA Enforcement Remains on Track Despite COVID-19 Pandemic by Tedrick Housh, Michael Cohen, Amanda McAllister and Reid Day
- Business Alert: Guidelines to Open Minnesota Restaurants, Bars, Personal Care Services and Outdoor Recreation Businesses; What Business Operators Need to Know by Brian Carr
- Small Business Alert: Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) update, with our own “Frequently Asked Questions” by Daryn McBeth and Luke Greiner
- Restaurant Alert: Guidance for Reopening Restaurants by Thomas Pacheco and Samuel Butler
- Employee Benefits Alert: Navigating the COBRA Rules Under the Latest DOL and IRS COVID-19 Relief by John Nichols, Virginia Schubert and Greg Kuhn
- Employment Alert: Opening for Business? Issues for Employers by Brian Woolley and Megan Anderson
- Litigation Alert: More Money More Problems? The Sequel: Should My Company Return The Money It Received from the CARES Act? by Susan Gaertner, Jackson Hobbs and Daryn McBeth
- Litigation Alert: Long-Term Care Providers in the Crosshairs: Minimizing Risk of Liability Under the False Claims Act in the COVID-19 World by Gregory R. Merz and Susan Gaertner
- Higher Ed Alert: DOE Releases Institutional Portion of CARES Act Funding to Higher Education Institutions, Publishes New FAQ for Student Grants Funding by Katy Fodness, Megan Anderson, Catherine Bitzan Amundsen and Kathryn Nash
- Nonprofit Alert: Borrowing from the Future? Tapping Restricted and Endowment Funds in a Down Economy by Wade Hauser, Sheryl Morrison and Greg Larson
- Litigation Alert: COVID-19 Leads to New Class Actions by Brian Fries and Richard Bien
- Litigation Alert: No Choice in the Matter – Recent Victory for Lathrop GPM Client to Have Significant Impact on Government Disclosure of Coronavirus-Related Data by Bernard Rhodes, Taryn Nash and Brooke Parsons
- Private Client Services Alert: Legacy & Tax Planning in a Pandemic by Phil Johnson, Sheryl Morrison, Erik Rome and Justin Whitney
- White Collar Alert: More Money More Whistleblowers? False Claims Act Risks in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic by Susan Gaertner and Amy Erickson
- Financial Services Update: Extension of Farmer-Lender Mediation Period by Jeffrey Peterson
- IP Alert: Copyright and Distance Learning in the COVID-19 Environment by Kathryn Nash
- White Collar Alert: The New Crime Wave: State Efforts to Investigate COVID-19 Related Crimes by Susan Gaertner and Alana McMullin
- Employee Benefits Alert: CARES Act Retirement Plan Provisions by Greg Kuhn, John Nichols and Virginia Schubert
- Higher Ed Alert: First Wave of CARES Act Funding to Higher Education Institutions is Announced by Megan Anderson, Catie Bitzan Amundsen and Kathryn Nash
- Trust and Estate Litigation Alert: Minnesota Enacts “Harmless Error” Rule Relaxing Formalities That Govern the Execution of Wills by Brian Dillon and Amy Erickson
- Corporate Alert: Main Street Lending Program Comments Due April 16 by Luke Greiner and David Morehouse
- Environmental Alert: EPA Response Actions: Interim Guidance on Site Field Work Decisions Due to Impacts of COVID-19 by Bill Ford and Sara Oishi
- Health Alert: HHS Pays Out $30 Billion of Relief Funds Based on Medicare Revenue, Indicates Future Distributions will be Based on Medicaid and Other Factors by Jesse Berg and Tony Fricano
- White Collar Alert: More Money More Problems? CARES Act Stimulus Comes with Potential for Broad Oversight Investigations, Audits, and Enforcement by Susan Gaertner and Jackson Hobbs
- Employment Alert:Litigation Pitfalls for Employers in a COVID-19 World by Laura Reathaford and Bill Cross
- Franchise Resource: Franchise Registration States Make Accommodations to Filing Deadlines Because of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Charitable Giving Alert: Philanthropy in the COVID-19 World: What Gives? by Sheryl Morrison, Ann Burns and Jim Lamm
- Tax Alert: CARES Act Tax Relief for Businesses by Nick Anderson, John Mueller and Colin Halpin
- Tax Alert: Federal Tax CARES Act Provisions by Nick Anderson, John Mueller and Colin Halpin
- Immigration Resource: LCA Notice for Employers - H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 Workers and Remote Work – Employer Action Item Matrix
- Employment Alert: Employer Documentation Required to Support New Paid Leaves, and Related Tax Credits, Detailed by DOL and IRS by Brian Woolley, Megan Anderson and Garrett Pratt
- Insurance Recovery Alert: Will Business Interruption Losses From COVID-19 Be Covered By My Insurance? by Kim Winter and Noah Nash
- Small Business/Nonprofit Alert: Local Kansas City Funding for Small Businesses and Nonprofit Organizations by Dale Werts and Harry Wigner
- E-Business Alert: Using E-Commerce to Survive COVID-19 by Michael Cohen
- Litigation Alert: COVID 19 – Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secret Protection During the “New Normal” by Kate O'Hara Gasper and Jennifer Hannah
- Health Law Alert: CARES Act Includes Funding Opportunities and Additional Flexibilities for Providers; CMS Makes Accelerated Payment Program Available to All Providers by Jesse Berg and Tony Fricano
- Litigation Alert: The Invisible Customer – What Owners Should Consider If a Customer Later Tests Positive for COVID-19 by Danielle Twait and Patricia Lehtinen Silva
- Food Alert: FDA Eases Enforcement of Nutrition Labeling Rules for the Restaurant Industry by Julia Dayton Klein
- Small Business Alert: COVID-19 Economic Stimulus – State of Minnesota by Luke Greiner and David Morehouse
- COVID-19 Reference: Top 10 Checklist for Businesses by Justin Vaughn
- Environmental Alert: EPA’s Temporary Policy – COVID-19 Implications for EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program by Bill Ford and Sara Oishi
- Health Law Alert: HHS Grants Midwest States Waiver Requests; CMS Issues Guidance on Stark Law Waivers by Denise Bloch, Jesse Berg and Julia Reiland
- Small Business Update: COVID-19 – Local Funding for Small Businesses by Matthew Jacober, Dale Werts, Colleen McNitt Ruiz and Alicia Goedde
- Health Law Alert: COVID-19 Survival Tips for Physician Practices by Jennifer Reedstrom Bishop and Julia Reiland
- CARES Act Update: COVID-19 Federal Loan Assistance Programs by Andrew Hogenson
- CARES Act Reference: Overview of SBA Loan Programs Under the 2020 CARES Act
- Nonprofit Alert: CARES Act Provides Relief for Nonprofits by Sarah Duniway and Wade Hauser
- Immigration Alert: DHS Suspends In-Person Inspection Requirement for Form I-9 and Extends Response Time for Notices of Inspection by Gizie Hirsh
- Health Law Alert: Federal Agencies Relax Rules with Goal of Aiding Health Care Providers in Delivering Care Remotely by Denise Bloch and Jesse Berg
- Employment Update: DOL Issues Q&A on Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Setting April 1 Effective Date for Paid Leave Provisions by Brian Woolley and Megan Anderson
- Essential Business Update: Executive Orders Requiring Stay-At-Home/Shelter-In-Place With Exceptions for 'Essential Businesses' by Nicholas Anderson and David Morehouse
- Essential Business Reference: State by State Table for Determining 'Essential Businesses' During Shelter-In-Place by Nicholas Anderson and David Morehouse
- Technology Update: Cybersecurity for a Remote Workforce by Tedrick Housh and Michael Cohen
- Nonprofit Update: Frequently Asked Questions about Nonprofits Providing Disaster Relief by Greg Larson and Wade Hauser
- Tax Update: What Employers and Self-Employed Individuals Need to Know About the Coronavirus Response Act Tax Credits for Emergency Paid Leave by Thomas McMahon, David Bahls, Kyle Hertel and Garrett Pratt
- Health Update: Minnesota Approves $200 Million in COVID-19 Emergency Funds for Providers – Emergency Fund Application Deadline Wednesday March 25 by Jennifer Reedstrom Bishop and Tony Fricano
- Nonprofit Update: Small Business Loans Announced for COVID-19 by Jennifer Reedstrom Bishop
- Health Update: OCR Issues Guidance to Assist Health Care Providers in the Age of the Coronavirus by Denise Bloch and Jesse Berg
- Employment Update: Coronavirus Response Act Provides for Paid Sick Leave and Paid FMLA Leave by Brian Woolley and Megan Anderson
- Employment Blog Post: OSHA Issues Additional Guidance for Employers in Responding to COVID-19 by Katy Fodness in The Modern Workplace
- Litigation Update: COVID-19, Contracts and Force Majeure by Patricia Lehtinen Silva and Matthew Jacober
- Franchise Update: Franchisor’s Response to the Coronavirus Threat by Michael Gray
- Employment Update: Coronavirus and the Workplace by Brian Woolley and Megan Anderson
- Insurance Recovery Blog Post: Coverage for Coronavirus Claims by Alexandra Roje in The Road to Insurance Recovery
Lathrop GPM Attorneys In The News
Our COVID-19 Client Response Team members have also served as subject matter authorities for various publications and media outlets. Below are links to the recent articles and interviews quoting our attorneys. Note the list is in chronological with the most current first.
Lathrop GPM COVID-19 Webinar Presentations
- State of Intellectual Property
- Guidance for Employers on Reopening and Returning to Work
- Trustee Duties and Diligence – Tips for Driving Defensively in the Current Climate
- Legacy and Tax Planning Opportunities in a Pandemic
- Detangling the Web: How Providers can Mitigate the Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Insurance Recovery 101 for Franchisors: Maximizing Your Coverage (Including COVID-19 Related Losses)
- What You Need to Know About the CARES Act
- COVID-19 Webinar: The Employer’s Perspective
Lathrop GPM COVID-19 Client Response Team Roster
The Lathrop GPM COVID-19 Client Response Team is committed to meeting client needs and responding to questions and concerns by providing relevant, timely and solution-oriented input. As you face challenges, please connect with any of the below team members:
Business Interruption, Insurance Recovery & Counseling
CARES Act
Contract Considerations
Employment & Labor
Franchise, Distribution & Supply Chain (domestic and international)
Global Privacy, Cybersecurity & Data Protection
Government Relations
- Daryn McBeth
- Kurt Schaefer
Health Care & Nonprofit
Higher Education
Immigration
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Matthew Jacober, Chair
- Richard Bien
Real Estate Matters
Tort and Environmental Litigation