Resources developed by Seigfreid Bingham regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic which originated in Wuhan, China
COVID-19: Navigating Contractual Obligations Amidst Pervasive Coronavirus-Related Contract Cancellations or Delays
March 23, 2020By Curry Sexton and Brenda Hamilton
The COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) fallout has already presented a number of challenging legal issues. With the impact of the virus becoming more widespread, and federal, state, and local authorities taking various measures to […]
Small Business Loan Information: Missouri and Kansas
March 23, 2020
A message from the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce: Kansas and Missouri have been granted eligibility by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) to allow for small businesses and nonprofits in the state to apply for low-interest […]
KC Metro Stay-At-Home Orders and Construction Activity
March 23, 2020By Greg Gerstner, Dan McClain, and Greg Whiston
In response to evidence of possible community spread of the COVID-19 in Kansas City, Mayor Quinton D. Lucas and other city and county officials throughout the metro area recently issued Stay-at-Home […]
Current Rules Regarding Eligibility For Unemployment Insurance Benefits in Missouri and Kansas Due to COVID-19
March 23, 2020By Julie Parisi and John VeringBecause so many employees are being forced into unemployment or are having their hours reduced because of COVID-19, we are providing our clients and friends with general information regarding the current rules regarding […]
Kansas Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency Fund
Message from the KC Chamber of Commerce:On Friday, March 20, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced the establishment of the of the Hospitality Industry Relief Emergency (HIRE) Fund to assist hospitality businesses seeking emergency loans in response of the economic impact […]
Stay-At-Home Orders in Place for Kansas City Metro Area
By: Mark Opara, John Vering, and Curry Sexton In response to evidence of possible community spread of the COVID-19 in Kansas City, Mayor Quinton D. Lucas and other city and county officials throughout the metro area recently issued Stay-at-Home Orders […]
FAQ for Employers Related to COVID-19
March 19, 2020
By Mark Opara, John Vering and Julie ParisiWORKPLACE SAFETY
ISSUES
What’s the main workplace safety guidance we should follow?
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently outlined steps employers should take to help protect their workforce. OSHA has divided workplaces and work operations into […]
Alert: Emergency Federal Paid Leave Legislation
March 19, 2020
By Mark Opara, John Vering and Julie Parisi
On March 18, 2020, Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to provide workers impacted by COVID-19 with short-term additional benefits and paid leave. President Trump signed the legislation into […]