By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last Friday, President Trump signed H.R. 7010 into law. Otherwise known as the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “Flexibility Act”), it is meant to amend provisions of the Small Business Act and the CARES Act so as to address concerns related to loan forgiveness under the Paycheck…
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Executive Order No. 145: Acknowledging a Drastic Decrease in the Spread of COVID-19, Governor Murphy Authorizes Resumption of Elective Surgeries
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD As of yesterday, May 26, 2020, the suspension of elective surgeries and invasive procedures deemed necessary to respond to Coronavirus 2019, has been rescinded. Although the initial suspension was considered crucial to preserve the “capacity of the health care system to deal with the surge of COVID-19 cases,” Executive Order…
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Senate Bill No. 718: New Jersey Legislators Hope to Bolster Teen Employment with Tax Credits
By: Cristina N. Hyde, J.D. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the youth labor force “grows sharply between April and July each year.” Although summer may look a little different this year as small businesses struggle to implement new operating procedures amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it is likely that New Jersey’s youth…
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HIPAA Compliance: Important Information for Providers and Covered Entities regarding the Minor Patient
By: Cristina N. Hyde, J.D. In New Jersey, any individual under the age of 18 is a minor. Despite the existing crises climate created by the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians, providers and covered entities have a continuing responsibility to be mindful of certain privacy issues when caring for patients who have not yet reached the legal…
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The Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act Explained: March 2020 Guidelines Provide Explanation of Purpose and Application
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last July, the New Jersey Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (the Act) effectively expanded protections against pay discrimination and retaliation under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD). Almost a year later, the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights (DCR) has published guidance intended to offer clarification and assistance…
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COVID-19 Update: Pandemic response exceptions to common privacy practices in business and health care
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Over the past several weeks, New Jersey’s Governor Murphy and various federal government offices have issued more than 20 executive orders and federal memorandums in an effort to address the ongoing COVID-19 crises, decelerate the pandemic and mitigate its effect on all citizens. Predominantly effective for the duration of the…
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Assembly Bill No. 3903: Remote Notarization Now Temporarily Permitted During State of Emergency
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD This past Tuesday, in an effort to alleviate some of the hardship caused by the pandemic and resultant mandates to stay home and close non-essential businesses, Governor Murphy signed Assembly Bill No. 3903. The bill authorizes the use of remote notarization for the duration of the current public health emergency…
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At A Glance: What is force majeure
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD With the new coronavirus disease officially achieving pandemic status last month, many small business owners are experiencing increased concern about their economic survival. Contributing to that concern is the real possibility that New Jersey businesses will not be able to fulfill existing contractual obligations due to the natural consequences arising…
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CARE Acts’ Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act
By: Jason Santarcangelo, Esq. Today, President Trump signed into law, HR 478 the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act or the “CARES Act.” We are issuing this focused advisory specifically for our small business clients who could be eligible for a loan under the CARE Acts’ Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act. Below…
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COVID-19 Updates: Online resources and Information
By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD As the world adjusts to social distancing and orders to shelter-in-place, we want you to know that Campanella Law Office remains 100% open on a virtual basis. We understand that the avalanche of CDC, state and federal guidance is overwhelming and, while our first responders do their part to slow…