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AMHERST, N.Y. — An Amherst law firm has filed a lawsuit on behalf of 38 businesses that seek "a systemwide reopening" across New York.

HoganWillig's Business Team was interviewed on advice for small businesses that are reopening from the Government Shutdown in response to the COVID Pandemic. 

Attorney Nicholas Taylor was interviewed on his advice for businesses applying for loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration due to financials losses from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Small Business Reorganization Act may help to simplify and hasten small businesses’ bankruptcy reorganization, as well as lessen the expense of a small business bankruptcy.

Attorney Diane Tiveron was interviewed on how mandated closures due to the coronavirus pandemic have put some businesses in a bind. This article is for Business owners who are looking for guidance on legal options as well as what they can do to stave off creditors.

There are a variety of benefit and aid programs available to Western New Yorkers who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Letter to Clients & Real Estate Industry Partners

The Empire State Development Corporation (the "ESDC") issued further guidance to inform businesses in New York State whether they are an “essential business” or if they are subject to the current workforce reduction mandate issued by Governor Cuomo.

By the ‘New York State on Pause’ Executive Order, Governor Cuomo directed that by Sunday, March 22, 2020, at 8:00 p.m., all businesses and not-for-profit entities in New York State shall reduce their in-person workforce at each individual business/work location within the state by 100%. For the purpose of this Executive Order, the ESDC provided the following additional guidance on what "Essential Business" means:

Attorney Keli Iles-Hernandez was interviewed about preparing for all factors of a divorce.

Attorney Jeffrey Tyrpak was interviewed on the reaction of the business community to data breaches.