Let’s clear up a bit of information about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and how that might affect your bankruptcy filing. If you, as an eligible individual, filed a single 2018 tax return, you may receive up to $1,200 or $2,400 if you filed jointly. The exact amount you receive …
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The United States Senator from Nevada, Jacky Rosen, has helped to pass the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to help the nation’s small businesses who are being hit hard by the economic effects of COVID-19. This program is part of the $2 trillion stimulus package recently passed by Congress. What is the Paycheck Protection Program? The …
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) could change your obligations under the law if workers are still employed as of April 1, 2020. The FFCRA requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to …
The coronavirus emergency relief package, which became law Wednesday, gives many American workers paid leave if they need to take time off work because of the virus. It is the first time the United States has had widespread federally mandated paid leave, and includes people who don’t typically get such benefits, like part-time and gig …
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The coronavirus relief bill signed by President Donald Trump late Wednesday contains, among its many provisions, several tax credits for employers who provide paid sick leave or family or medical leave for their employees who miss work for various coronavirus-related reasons. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6021, passed the House of Representatives on …
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Not only is the current COVID-19 virus affecting the lives of the tens of thousands of global citizens that it infects and sickens, but the subsequent economic downturn is gravely affecting countless individuals who would have otherwise been “unaffected” by this disease. The market is plummeting, many non-essential businesses are ordered to close down, schools …
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Amid the chaos and confusion relating to the recent global pandemic, another alteration has been made to citizens’ lives. This change involves the way the Clark County District Courts operate. As of March 13th, and set to be enforced at least through at least April 13th, all non-essential civil and criminal jury trials are being …
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The ongoing issue of stopping drunk drivers is never as sadly presented as when a careless driver causes injury or death to innocent citizens. A few high profile DUI cases are back in the news and bringing attention to sentencing and penalties for first-time DUI offenses. Our skilled Las Vegas DUI lawyers explain the details …
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In January of 2019, officials in Clark County decided to implement the Initial Appearance Court program that would expedite the time from initial arrest to court hearing for “lower-risk” defendants who might have otherwise stayed in jail for days due to their inability to post bail. The program is widely considered as a success, and …
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Over 3,000 men have come forward to sue the Boy Scouts of America, claiming they were molested when they were minors, under the care of the Boy Scouts. Many more are expected to come forward, now that the Boy Scouts of America non-profit has officially filed for bankruptcy. Our Las Vegas bankruptcy lawyers note that …
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