Avoiding Litigation: Five Things Business Owners Should Consider as They Reopen
May 26, 2020
Businesses should proceed with care to implement best practices and limit risk, writes Eric R. Harlan.
The Small Business Reorganization Act: What a Lender Needs to Know
May 19, 2020
The Banking & Financial Services Group examines key provisions in the newly enacted Small Business Reorganization Act.
AIA Contracts and Covid-19: Force Majeure, Suspension, and Financial Assurance
May 06, 2020
The disruption of business activity caused by the coronavirus pandemic presents a number of legal issues for the construction industry, several of which are addressed in the AIA form contract documents, writes David B. Applefeld.
"Covid-19 Business Interruption Coverage Key to Saving Maryland's Economy"
May 01, 2020
Alex J. Brown and Jessica L. Swadow write for the Baltimore Business Journal on proposed legislation requiring insurers to pay uncovered Covid-19 business interruption claims.
Shapiro Sher Represents Creative Hairdressers, Inc.
April 24, 2020
Shapiro Sher Recognized as Leading Firm in Chambers USA 2020
April 24, 2020
Chambers USA, a preeminent guide to the U.S. legal industry, has released its 2020 rankings, naming five Shapiro Sher attorneys in its survey of Maryland lawyers.
The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 Gains Industry Support
April 23, 2020
Several real estate industry trade associations have moved to support passage of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020, writes David B. Applefeld.
The Paycheck Protection Program: Unintended Risks for Lenders
April 16, 2020
The Banking & Financial Services Group discusses implementation of procedures by lenders during the PPP loan process to mitigate risk.
Real Estate, Leases & Covid-19
April 13, 2020
In this new Real Estate and Construction Law Report, Shapiro Sher attorneys David B. Applefeld and Mark L. Miller examine the ways the pandemic may impact leases and real estate development projects.
Will Insurers Cover Business Interruption Claims?
March 31, 2020
If your business has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, an insurance policy review should be undertaken to determine if coverage may be available, write Alex J. Brown and Jessica L. Swadow in The Daily Record.