On Friday, April 3, 2020, the Executive Council of the Business Law Section voted unanimously to create a temporary Covid-19 Pandemic Recovery Task Force.
Information on COVID-19 is being updated daily on the Bar’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage. It now includes sections on court announcements, Florida Bar announcements, and member and consumer resources.
The Task Force developed a whitepaper titled “Commercial Property Insurance Claims in Response to COVID-19.” This whitepaper provides an overview of business interruption insurance coverage in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It covers the common characteristics of standard business interruption coverage included in commercial property insurance policies, identifies the possible limitations, and discusses the litigation and legislation that has arisen in response to the pandemic. It also includes practical recommendations for business owners and non-profits who are considering making a claim under their property insurance policy. It was authored by Christopher R. Thompson, Esq., Burr & Forman, LLP, with assistance from Prof. Stephen K. Halpert, Professor of Law, University of Miami School of Law, and others on the Task Force. You can read or download the whitepaper by clicking here.
Bankruptcy for Beginners, live presentation 2016
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Advocacy and Technology Tips When Working From Home During COVID-19 And Beyond.
- Live program was 4/28/2020.
- Course #3943. General 1.0, Technology 1.0, Business Litigation 1.0
- On demand link
- eDiscovery, Darren Spielman
- Privacy and Cybersecurity, Steven Blickensderfer
- Remote Proceeding Advocacy, Steven Dupre
Business Litigation in Crisis: Contract Enforceability, Business Interruption and Inverse Condemnation in the wake of COVID-19.
- Live program was 5/7/2020.
- Course 3965. General 1.0, Business Litigation 1.0. Civil Trial 1.0
- On demand link
- Handout, Inverse Condemnation
- Business Interruption & Extra Expense Insurance Coverage
- Force Majeure Impossibility & Frustration of Purpose
- Additional Materials from Gail McQuilkin
View from the Bench, Virtual Practice in Business Court
- Live program was May 8, 2020
- Course 3969. 1 hr General, 1 hr Technology.
- Available on demand
Main Street CARES: Understanding Loans, Forgiveness and Tax Benefits for Businesses affected by COVID-19.
- On demand
- Course 3966. 1 hour General, 1 hour Business Litigation.
- Powerpoint
Business UNusual: A Practical Overview of Bankruptcy in Florida amidst COVID-19.
- On demand
- Course 3967. 1 hour General, 1 hour Business Litigation, 1 hour Civil Trial
- Administrative Orders to Keep Florida's Bankruptcy Courts Running
- Bankruptcy for Beginners
- Covid Related Impact in Chapter 13 cases
- Expanded Unemployment Assistance
- Foreclosures and Evictions
- Issues Arising in PPP Litigation
- SBA/PPP Loan Program
- SBRA Highlights
- Tax Benefits for Corporate Debtors
Conducting Online Depositions, from LegalFuel, 5/4/20
Navigating the CARES Act, from LegalFuel
Florida Supreme Court Administrative Orders
- Chief Justice issues Best Practices guidelines for remote court proceedings, 5/13/2020
- Comprehensive COVID-19 Emergency Measures for Florida State Courts, No. AOSC20-23
- Jury Trials Suspended: No. AOSC20-17, March 24: The Florida Supreme Court issued a new statewide COVID-19 emergency order suspending jury trials through April 17. The Supreme Court also issued a video message from Chief Justice Canady regarding COVID-19.
- The Clerks of Court has created a web page with links to clerks’ offices and frequently updated announcements and resources.
U.S. District Court and Bankruptcy Court Announcements.
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Executive Order 20-94 regarding mortgage foreclosures and eviction relief until July 1, 2020, 6/1/20
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Administrative Order from Middle District concerning Jury Trials and other Proceedings, 5/5/20
- Memorandum from Jon Waage Chapter 13 Trustee regarding Chapter 13 cases pending in the Fort Myers Division and Tampa, 4/3/20
- Administrative Order Regarding Interim Bankruptcy Filing Procedures for Parties Not Represented by an Attorney, Tampa, 3/23/20
- Orlando Division District Court Protocol for Proceedings, 3/18/20
State of Florida Executive Orders
- EO 20-121, extends EO 20-94, 5/14/20
- EO 20-95, allows employers receiving money from the federal CARES Act to use the full dollar amount to pay their rent and help their employees
- EO 20-94, Emergency Management – COVID-19 – Mortgage Foreclosure & Eviction Relief, 4/2/20
- EO 20-92, Essential Services and Activities, 4/1/20
Federal Government Programs for Small and Medium Size Business (CARES Act and Payroll Protection Program)
- PPP Information Sheet, 5/12/20
- PPP FAQs, 5/6/20
- How to Calculate PPP Loan Amount , 4/24/20
- Paycheck Protection Program FAQ, 4/4/20
- PPP Affiliation Rules, 4/3/20
- PPE Information Sheet, 4/3/20
- PPP Application, 4/3/20
Federal Reserve Resources and FAQ's, 5/13/20
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https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/monetary20200430a.htm
- https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/files/monetary20200430a1.pdf
- https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/files/monetary20200430a2.pdf
- https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/pressreleases/files/monetary20200430a3.pdf
- https://www.federalreserve.gov/monetarypolicy/files/main-street-lending-faqs.pdf
Local Administrative Orders, visit your local court's website for the latest AO.
Insurance Resources
Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation has issued four information memoranda. Informational Memorandum OIR-20-03M directs all insurers and other entities regulated by OIR to review and update their business continuity and/or continuity of operations plans. Informational Memorandum OIR-20-01M directs health insurers to: use every channel available to communicate with their policyholders and share official CDC and DOH information; devote resources to inform consumers of available benefits, quickly respond to inquiries, and avoid and dispel misinformation; work with public health officials to do everything possible to prepare and respond; and consider all practicable options to reduce the barriers of cost-sharing for testing and treatment of COVID-19. Informational Memorandum OIR-20-02M reminds to all health insurers to allow for early prescription refills following the Governor’s Executive Order 20-52 declaring a state of emergency in Florida.
Foreclosures/Eviction Resources
- EO 20-94, Emergency Management – COVID-19 – Mortgage Foreclosure & Eviction Relief, 4/2/20
Other Resources
- The Bencher from Inns of Court, 7/1/20, Articles featuring many different perspectives lawyers, judges, law students, and Inns and how they are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. You'll find tips and tricks, personal experiences, how courts have been impacted, and much much more
- Return to Work Reference Guide from Akerman, 5/20/20
- Updates from U.S. Copyright Office, 4/23/2020
- Updates from USPTO, 4/22/2020
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COVID-19 and Cross-Border Insolvencies, 4/21/2020
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ABA Model Standstill Agreement, 4/21/2020
- BLS Blog article, Can force majeure save you from financial losses caused by the Coronavirus
- CARES Act Q&A from MDO Partners
Resource Pages from BLS Members
- Holland and Knight
- Sigfried Rivera
- Nelson Mullins
- Sagacity Legal
- Gunster
- Trenam
- GrayRobinson
- Shutts
- Akerman
- DLA Piper
- Lieser Skaff Alexander
- Baker Donelson
- Shook, Hardy & Bacon
- Foley & Lardner LLP
- Shumaker
- Burr & Forman
- Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Institutional Resources
- AAA-ICDR's COVID-19 Update, Best Practices Guide for Maintaining Cybersecurity and Privacy, Virtual Hearing Guide for Arbitrators and Parties, Virtual Hearing Guide for Arbitrators and Parties Utilizing Zoom, Model Order and Procedures for a Virtual Hearing via Videoconference
- ABA SIL's Arbitration Subcommittee’s COVID-19 Quick Reference Guide
- African Arbitration Academy's Protocol on Virtual Hearings in Africa
- CIArb’s Guidance Note on Remote Dispute Resolution Proceedings
- CPR's COVID-19 Resource Center and Model Annotated Model Procedural Order for Remote Video Arbitration Proceedings
- Delos' Checklist on Holding Arbitration and Mediation Hearings in Times of COVID-19 and take the Survey of Experiences with Remote Hearings
- HKIAC's Guidelines for Virtual Hearings
- IBA's Cybersecurity Guidelines
- ICCA-IBA's Joint Task Force on Data Protection in International Arbitration Proceedings
- ICCA-NYC Bar-CPR's Protocol on Cybersecurity in International Arbitration
- ICC-SICANA's COVID-19 Messages, Guidance Note on Possible Measures Aimed at Mitigating the Effects of COVID-19, and Interim Measures: Practical Considerations for Arbitrators
- International Arbitration Centre Alliance
- JAMS' Coronavirus Resource
- KCAB International’s Seoul Protocol on Video Conferencing in International Arbitration
- LatinLawyer and LACCA's COVID-19 Information Hub
- NYIAC Founding Firms’ COVID-19 Updates
- Practical Law's Procedural Order for Video Conference Arbitration Hearings, COVID-19: Tips for Arbitrating During the Pandemic, and Virtual Mediations: Key Issues and Considerations
- SCC’s Platform for Ad Hoc Arbitrations
- UNCITRAL’s Technical Notes on Online Dispute Resolution
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