Joshua M. Bowman, chair of the firm's Hospitality Practice Group, was quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (MLW) on February 18,... Read More »
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Mass. Court Grants Rent Relief to Restaurant Tenant Shut Down by COVID-19 Orders
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many retail tenants have been affected by governmental orders prohibiting or limiting their business operations. Tenants... Read More »
The Second Round of COVID-19 Stimulus: What Hospitality Clients Need To Know
On Sunday, December 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (the “Act”). The Act combines a... Read More »
Massachusetts Restricts Business and Venue Capacities Effective December 26, 2020
On December 22, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued COVID-19 Order No. 59, which temporarily limits statewide occupancy capacities at... Read More »
U.S. Airlines and Hotels to Receive Long-Awaited Relief as Part of New $900 Billion Aid Package
Joshua M. Bowman, chair of the firm’s Hospitality Practice Group, was quoted in a skift.com article, “U.S. Airlines and Hotels... Read More »
Governor Charlie Baker Orders Early Business Closures to Combat COVID-19 Spread
On November 2, 2020, Governor Charlie Baker issued COVID-19 Order No. 53 requiring, among other things, early closing for certain... Read More »
Paycheck Protection Program Forgiveness – New Simplified Application for Loans of $50,000 or Less
Earlier this month, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published new guidelines targeted to making forgiveness applications easier on borrowers who... Read More »
Governor Charlie Baker Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium
On July 21, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed a letter extending certain provisions of the Massachusetts Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium Act (the... Read More »
Deadline to Apply for the Paycheck Protection Program Extended
On July 4, 2020, President Trump signed an extension to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”), allowing applicants to apply... Read More »
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act – Needed Changes to CARES Act
After more than two months of implementation issues, outcry, and adjustments, Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of... Read More »