You've probably been hearing a lot about small business loans and the ups and downs of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) loans. The good news is that a second round of funding was recently approved and put into effect. If you're a small business owner, I highly encourage you to act swiftly to apply.

You can watch my most recent PPP update video here.

For next week's Wednesday webinar, Amanda Moulthrop will be joining us to discuss her role as a guardian ad litem, protecting children's interests as their parents go through divorce and custody battles. Tune in Wednesday, May 6, at 12:00 p.m. to hear her take on how these responsibilities have changed since the onset of the coronavirus.

Register to participate here. You can also learn more about Amanda's work on her website here.

Unfortunately, during the recent shelter-in-place orders, there's been a nationwide spike in domestic violence cases. If you or someone you know has been quarantined with an abusive partner, there are still steps they can take to protect themselves and their children - even under a judicial emergency. Domestic violence does constitute an emergency, and Judges are still available to grant temporary protective orders (TPOs).

Watch my full video here for more information on this important topic.

This memorandum updates information provided in my April 9 memorandum on the

Judiciary’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and attaches general guidance on reconstituting

operations. Some courts are beginning to consider preparations for on-site operations. Many

courts, however, are not close to this process yet as the pandemic continues to have severe

impact in their communities. But the general guidelines provided in the attached “Federal

Judiciary COVID-19 Recovery Guidelines” will give all courts a starting reference when they

are ready to prepare for reconstituting. The guidelines reflect the fact that, for all courts, the

safety of our employees and the public who utilize our services and facilities remains paramount.

They also draw upon objective data and guidance provided by the Centers for Disease Control

and Prevention.

Read more here .

Gov. Brian Kemp will lift a statewide shelter-in-place order for most of Georgia’s 10.6 million residents starting Friday as he continues to roll back coronavirus restrictions, though he urged Georgians to stay at home when possible to contain the pandemic. The order requires elderly and “medically fragile” residents to shelter in place until June 12, and it calls for businesses to follow existing restrictions through May 13 in order to remain open. 

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