COVID-19 Resource Center

March 1, 2022

To Our Clients + Friends:

Our message to you is simple: as we closely monitor the COVID-19 situation, we remain fully operational and expect no disruption in our ability to provide efficient high-level service to our clients. Consistent with our core values, “We’re On It.” Kegler Brown has long been able to serve clients while its attorneys and paralegals work remotely, and we are fully prepared to continue doing so while observing the recommended social distancing procedures.

We have been working closely with clients for weeks to help them find solutions to the challenges caused by this global health crisis, including workforce and employment issues, financial restructuring, insurance and contract uncertainties, supply chain disruption and government-mandated shutdowns.

Our remote work strategy includes keeping our physical office open and staffed with essential on-site personnel, while closely observing all CDC protocols to protect our workforce and visitors to curtail the spread of COVID-19. We are here for you, and we will continue to reach out proactively to help you find solutions in this complex environment.

COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall for Ohio Business Leaders

Advisors from BDO, Kegler Brown, Hylant + First Financial Bank hosted a series of COVID-19 virtual town halls that gave updates on the Ohio business community, advised on practical strategies to preserve cash flow, gave perspectives on legal, accounting and insurance issues and a Q+A to help businesses answer difficult questions.

Listen to Previous Recordings:

Employment + Workforce Considerations

Key Contacts: Brendan Feheley + Danielle Crane

January 13: Pump the Brakes: The Supreme Court Halts OSHA’s Vax-or-Test Rule
December 20: Guess What’s Back (Back Again)
March 22: Important Workers' Comp Update for Private Employers
November 24: School's Out for the Coronavirus
November 17: Ohio’s New Retail Mask Order Compliance Checklist
November 4: Election 2020: Implications for Employers
July 24: Ohio’s COVID-19 Updates for Employers
July 23: COVID-19 Reporting: What Should You Include on Your OSHA 300 Logs?
June 22: Employees Who Refuse to Return Now Risk Losing UI Benefits
May 28: Employer's Guide to Coronavirus — Part VII
May 8: Employer's Guide to Coronavirus — Part VI
April 28: Workforce Strategies: PPP Forgiveness + Re-Opening
April 27: Employer’s Guide to Coronavirus — Part V
April 21: Employer's Guide to Phase 1 of the Re-Opening
April 16: Employer’s Guide to Coronavirus — Part IV
April 8: DeWine Announces $1.6B BWC Premium Dividend + OIC Issues New Hearing Guidelines
April 2: The DOL Issues Guidance on 5 Key FFCRA Questions for Employers
April 1: Employer's Guide to Coronavirus — Part III
March 30: Employer’s Guide to the New CARES Act
March 30: What Employers Need to Know About New DOL Regulations for the FFCRA
March 26: 2 Ways Ohio is Lessening the Burden on Employers During COVID-19
March 26: DOL Issues New Notice Poster for Employers to Share
March 22: Employer’s Guide to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 20: Employer Guidance on the Coronavirus Stimulus Bill: Mandatory Paid Leave
March 20: Employer’s Guide to Coronavirus — Part II
March 19: 5 Practical Tips for Balancing Remote Access + Privacy in a Pandemic
March 19: Answers to Unemployment Questions Raised by COVID-19
March 16: Q+A Coronavirus Update for Employers
March 13: Employer’s Guide to Coronavirus — Part I
March 12: Preparing for + Reacting to COVID-19 in the Workplace

Business Strategy + Supply Chain Considerations

Key Contacts: Steve Barsotti + Vinita Mehra

July 15: How Creditors Can Protect their Rights against Bad Faith Bankruptcy Filers
April 29: Restaurant Revitalization Fund: All Your Questions Answered
February 11: 2021 M+A Outlook
November 25: $2,500 Waiting for Liquor Permit Holders
October 15: Governor DeWine Gives Liquor Permit Holders More “To-Go” Flexibility + Expands DORAs
August 7: What is the Verdict on Virtual Mediations?
August 6: Latest PPP Guidance Provides More Pieces to the PPP Puzzle
July 6: How Businesses Can Enforce the New Columbus Face Mask Order Effectively
June 10: The 10 Most Important Developments in the New “PPP Flexibility Act"
June 5: Opportunity Zone Investors get COVID-19 Relief from the IRS
May 29: Three Steps for Bars + Restaurants to Protect their Licenses/Permits during Re-Opening
May 29: New SBA Forgiveness Guidance Offers Clarity + Comfort for Borrowers
May 22: I'm Still Standing. Now What?
May 21: What We Know (and Don’t) About the New PPP Forgiveness Application
May 13: New PPP Guidance Offers $2M Safe Harbor + Reduces Penalties
May 13: 7 Important PPP Questions Answered
May 12: Division of Liquor Control Offers $500 Rebates to Permit Holders
May 1: Technology Procurement in the Face of COVID-19: 4 Recommendations to Avoid Pitfalls in the Haste for Tech
April 28: Ohio Extends Liquor License Renewal Deadline Indefinitely
April 24: The Post-Pandemic Future for M+A Activity
April 21: Strategies to Maximize Your PPP Loan Funds + Forgiveness
April 21: PPP + EIDL Eligibility for Foreign-Owned U.S. Businesses
April 20: How to Push Lawsuits Toward Resolution during the Pandemic
April 15: India Extends Nationwide Shutdown through May 3
April 10: How to Compare and Combine the PPP and EIDL for Small Businesses
April 8: Emergency Rule Authorizes Sale of Liquor for Take-Out and Delivery
April 8: Bars + Restaurants NOT Required to Transfer Liquor Permits During State of Emergency
April 2: Are Ohio’s Commercial Landlords and Lenders Now Required to Give a 90-day Reprieve?
March 27: What U.S. Businesses with India Operations Need to Know about Modi’s Shutdown
March 27: Crisis Demands Creativity in M+A
March 27: Cash Access Strategies for Ohio’s Small Businesses
March 20: Ignoring the ODH Order: A Warning for Bar + Restaurant Owners
March 20: Insurance Coverage Claims in the Age of COVID-19: Don’t Wait
March 19: 5 Questions You Should Be Asking About Your Global Operations Right Now
March 17: Understand Your Cash Flow + Financial Options to Survive COVID-19
March 16: Four Recommendations for Businesses Considering the Delivery Option for Beer, Liquor + Wine
March 15: Key Questions About Coronavirus Implications for Retail Businesses
March 13: India Issues Travel + Visa Restrictions Related to COVID-19
March 13: Can Coronavirus Get You Out of Your Contract?

Construction + Development Considerations

Key Contact: Don Gregory

August 7: What is the Verdict on Virtual Mediations?
April 8: Does the AIA A201 Provide Monetary Relief in the Coronavirus Emergency?
March 22: Ohio’s Stay-at-Home Order Spares Construction Industry, For Now
March 20: Can you Recover Compensation for Coronavirus Delay?
March 9: Coronavirus + Excusable Delay

Regulatory Updates + Enforcement

Key Contacts: Ralph Breitfeller

July 8: Gov. DeWine Faces Challenges Even While Enjoying High Approval Ratings
April 16: Ohio Attorney General Brings Antitrust + CSPA Suit Against Alleged Price Gouger
April 14: IRS Provides Relief to Executors + Trustees
April 8: CMS Expands AAPP to Fast-Track Payments for Providers + Suppliers
March 27: Medical Marijuana + Telehealth: Best Practices During the Pandemic
March 20: Key Requirements for Health Care Providers Practicing Telemedicine