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March 2020

A MESSAGE FROM AVIVA

My friends, I know this is a challenging time for many of us. The combination of health concerns, financial challenges, and not knowing when it will end has created a lot of uncertainty and to some even fear. Whenever I have felt that way, substantive and accurate information has always helped — and I hope it will help you too. I’ve been keeping as busy as possible trying to help business owners navigate this from a business law perspective. It’s what I know best and it’s my best opportunity to serve you and support others. As you can see below, I’ve written articles on a number of timely and directly relevant matters — like force majeure and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. I’ve also shared a deeply personal story of gratitude that is uniquely Nevada and captures who we are as a state. Stay safe, my friends. Please know I’m here to be of service to you — today and always. With Warm Regards, Aviva

NAVIGATING YOUR BUSINESS IN DIFFICULT TIMES: MONEY AND LEGAL MATTERS WEBINAR

Webinar Invite In these challenging times keeping our small business community informed and educated on subject matters that are pertinent becomes more critical. Nevada Business Advisors will be hosting an engaging webinar series over the next several weeks starting with Navigating Your Business in Difficult Times: Money & Legal Matters.    In collaboration with the Nevada Women's Business Center, Monica Coburn, President of Nevada Business Advisors will present on "Financing Options for Business including an overview about the SBA Disaster Loan Program". In addition, Aviva Gordon of Gordon Law will co-present on "What Every Business Owner Should Know-Negotiate and Navigate Your Business During this Pandemic" Date Thursday, March 26, 2020 Time 8:30am - 10:00am

Click Here to Register for Webinar

Latest Gordon Law Blog Posts - Pandemic Related

CHECK YOUR CONTRACTS!

Many commercial contracts contain a “Force Majeure” clause which will excuse performance under the contract in certain circumstances. These circumstances often include war, riot or other natural disaster. While the current  pandemic  and efforts undertaken by  government  are unprecedented, you may be able to rely upon a Force Majeure contract to excuse your performance. Be advised, however, if you are trying to enforce performance of the contract, the other side may use this same type of clause to excuse their performance.

Click Here to Read More On Force Majeures

How the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Affects Your Business

Last week, the President signed the  Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“Families First”) .  This law did many things, but there are some that have a direct impact on your business if you have employees. Families First created the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act that mandates, essentially that all business that have between 1 and 500 employees are required to provide paid sick leave in relation to the Coronavirus. Families First also crated the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Act. This Act, essentially, extends FMLA to all businesses that have between 1 – 500 employees.

Read More On The Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Remembering My Mentors

I was 25-years-old, fresh out of law school and I knew nothing about how to be a lawyer. I sent an unsolicited resume to a prestigious boutique business law firm. The firm agreed to meet with me and I had an interview with the two partners of the firm. I recall walking out to my car thinking, this is the place where I am going to work. I did not know that this was the place that was going to meet my  mentors  at and also the place that would mold me into a professional.

Read Full Remembering My Mentors Blog Here

Your Obligations Under The Worker Adjustment and Notification Retraining Act

We are currently experiencing layoffs in proportions not seen in our lifetimes. If you have more than 100 employees, you are required to comply with the  WARN act . There are exceptions – and those exceptions are likely satisfied during the current pandemic and containment measures imposed. However, employers are still required to provide written notice to employees about the layoff.

Read More On Worker Adjustment And Retraining Notification Here

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Aviva Y. Gordon, Esq. ATTORNEY AT LAW    2850 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy., Suite 200  Henderson, NV 89052   P.702.527.5557 | F.702.527.5559    agordon@GordonLawLV.com     GordonLawLV.com