Corporate
Weintraub Tobin attorneys work with our clients to navigate the legal and financial challenges that business leaders and companies face today. We provide comprehensive legal services for a considerable array of companies from emerging growth companies and privately-held companies to national and international public companies. Each of these entities has many variations to manage distinct financial, operational, and tax goals. By listening closely to our clients, we deliver quality legal services that meet their business objectives.
Our Corporate attorneys work with clients across a broad range of industries, including agribusiness, technology, manufacturing, financial institutions, real estate, and entertainment.
Business Focus Seminar 2020 – Helping Your Business Survive & Thrive Through COVID-19
A video archive for this event is available at this link: https://bit.ly/BusinessFocus2020 On October 28, 2020, Weintraub Tobin partnered with BFBA, Chase Bank, and CVF Capital Partners to present Business Focus 2020: Helping your Business Survive and Thrive Through COVID-19.
WEBINAR: Main Street Lending Program
What is the Main Street Lending program, and how is it different than the PPP and other business loans? On June 30, 2020, Justin Borrowdale and Dan Franklin of River City Bank discussed the Main Street program – what businesses are eligible,
Webinar: CRA Presents Small Business Provisions of CARES Act
Weintraub attorneys Jim Clarke, Lukas Clary, Aman Badyal, and Andy McCarthy presented for the California Restaurant Association (CRA) webinar Small Business Provisions of CARES Act, discussing aspects of the Act most likely to provide immediate cash flow to small and medium-sized businesses,
Webinar: The Impact of New Coronavirus Legislation on Business
On April 2, 2020, Chris Chediak and Jim Clarke of Weintraub Tobin joined with Jose Blanco and Brian Hoblit of CVF Capital Partners and Ben Brown of BFBA LLP to present a webinar on the implications of new laws,
Keeping it Clean: Legal Essentials for Startup Companies
Weintraub attorneys Andrew D. McCarthy, Jon E. Ancona, and Justin M. Borrowdale presented on Legal Essentials for Startup Companies for WeWork members at the Well’s Fargo building in Sacramento, CA. They discussed issues that newer and growing companies encounter;
Dissolving Business Entities Live Webinar
Weintraub attorneys Justin Borrowdale and Andrew McCarthy will be presenting Dissolving Business Entities provided by Lorman. Summary: Gain a better understanding of dissolving and winding up a business entity. Whether through the decision of the owners or outside forces,
Business Transitions Seminar
Summary of Event: Join us for an educational event to learn more about planning a successful business transition. The Business Transitions Seminar will feature a CEO panel of business owners who have been through or are currently going through a transition such as a sale,
Hot Tax Topics for Corporate Counsel
Aman Badyal Will Be Presenting “Hot Tax Topics for Corporate Counsel” to the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Summary: A quick high-level summary of important new or revised tax rules corporate counsel should be aware of and how they can impact your company.
Andrew D. McCarthy & Jon E. Ancona to Present “Keeping it Clean: Legal & Financial Essentials for Clean Tech Startup Companies”
Weintraub attorneys Andrew D. McCarthy and Jon E. Ancona will be joined by Raymond A. Loyd and Jason Peterson with Ernst & Young to present a CleanStart workshop in Sacramento on Tuesday,
Advanced Business Contracts: Secrets Only the Top Attorneys Know
On Friday, August 23, Weintraub attorneys Josh Escovedo and Justin Borrowdale will speak at a National Business Institute (NBI) seminar titled Identify Concealed Risk and Strategically Negotiate Liability. NBI Program Description Go beyond the “nuts and bolts”
Raising Capital for Startups
Summary of Program Join a panel of Weintraub Tobin attorneys and Touchdown Ventures venture capitalists to discuss the preliminary work that must be done before looking for investment and the details of seed and A round financing.
The Twenty-Third Annual Estate & Gift Tax Conference
Hot Topics: Property Tax Planning and Reporting The panel will focus on entity and parent to child transfers. They will address new developments, including planning entity transfers (Ocean Avenue LLC) to avoid reassessment and the appropriate BOE forms to file.
Weintraub Tobin Ranked in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2021 “Best Law Firms”
SACRAMENTO, CA – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, has been recognized with numerous rankings in the 2021 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” The tiered rankings are assigned to law firm practice groups by metropolitan area.
Sophia Cizmarik in Mansion Global: Will There Be Property Tax Proposals on the Ballot on U.S. Election Day?
Each week, Mansion Global, a real estate publication of Dow Jones/Barron’s Group, poses a question to real estate tax attorneys. Sophia Y. Cizmarik was interviewed for a September 2020 article discussing real estate tax proposals on several state ballots in November.
Small Business Provisions of CARES Act
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act). There is no shortage of coverage and commentary on the CARES Act,
Federal Stimulus in Response to COVID-19
On Wednesday, March 25, the Senate and the White House reached a deal regarding a $2 trillion coronavirus economic stimulus package. The Senate plans to vote on the legislation on March 25.
Business and Tax Relief in Response to COVID-19
and Jim Clarke As COVID-19 imposes challenges on our communities, Weintraub is tracking developments to help you deal with the pandemic’s business and legal implications. I. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans A.
Weintraub Tobin Ranked in U.S. News – Best Lawyers® 2020 “Best Law Firms”
SACRAMENTO, CA (November 1, 2019) – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, was honored to be recognized with eight first-tier rankings in the 2020 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” The complete list of rankings is published on the U.S.
14 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Best of the Bar 2019
SACRAMENTO, California – Weintraub Tobin congratulates its 14 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Business Journal’s Best of the Bar 2019. Attorneys selected to the 2019 Best of the Bar list include Gary L.
19 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2020
SACRAMENTO, CA (August 15, 2019) – Weintraub Tobin, a leading California full-service law firm, is pleased to announce that 19 of our attorneys have been recognized on the 2020 The Best Lawyers in America list.
31 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Weintraub Tobin is pleased to announce that more than 30 Weintraub Tobin attorneys have been included on the 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists for outstanding attorneys Northern California. In addition,
Aman Badyal joins Weintraub Tobin
Weintraub is pleased to announce that Aman Badyal has joined the firm as a Shareholder in the Firm’s Corporate and Tax Groups. He will be based in the firm’s San Diego office.
24 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys included in Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2019
Weintraub is pleased to announce that 24 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized as 2019 Top Lawyers by Sacramento Magazine. The full list of 2019 Top Lawyers will be featured in the August,
Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation ranked in 2019 “Best Law Firms”
Sacramento, CA, United States, November 1, 2018 — U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the ninth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation has been ranked in the 2019 U.S.
19 Attorneys from Weintraub Tobin were recognized in The Best Lawyers In America ©2019
SACRAMENTO, California – August 15, 2018 – Weintraub Tobin congratulates its nineteen attorneys who have been included in The Best Lawyers of America© 2019 list. David Adams, Sacramento, Corporate Governance Law,
24 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys included in Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2018
SACRAMENTO, California – July 19, 2018 – Weintraub Tobin Law Corporation congratulates its 24 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Magazine’s 2018 Top Lawyer List. David Adams | Business/Corporate, Securities &
Weintraub Tobin Shareholder Gary Bradus named a Top 100 Law Influencer
To read the full article, please visit the Sacramento Business Journal here: https://www.bizjournals.com/sacramentonews/2018/07/04/three-sacramento-lawyers-selected-to-national-list.html?ana=e_ae_set1&s=article_du&ed=2018-07-04&u=WfXhz23DZ75U2F074ewTqw0213fec0&t=1530825992&j=82520271
Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation ranked in 2018 “Best Law Firms”
Sacramento, CA, United States, November 1, 2017 — U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the eighth consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation has been ranked in the 2018 U.S.
19 Attorneys from Weintraub Tobin were recognized in The Best Lawyers In America© 2018
SACRAMENTO, California – August 16, 2017 – Weintraub Tobin congratulates its nineteen attorneys who have been included in The Best Lawyers of America© 2018 list. David Adams, Sacramento, Corporate Governance Law,
21 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys included in Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2017
SACRAMENTO, California – July 26, 2017 – Weintraub Tobin Law Corporation congratulates its 21 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento Magazine’s 2017 Top Lawyer List. Brendan Begley | Appellate Gary L.
Are California Non-Profits Property Tax Exempt?
The Internal Revenue Service declared that January 23rd is the official start date of the 2017 Tax Season. Taxes can get messy for individuals and organizations, including non-profits. In 2016, Shareholder David Gabor prevailed in a bench trial and on appeal in an action representing our client,
Weintraub Tobin Ranked in 2017 ‘Best Law Firms’
Sacramento, California – November 2, 2016 – U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the seventh consecutive year, announce the “Best Law Firms” rankings. Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation has been ranked in the 2017 U.S.
Chris Chediak named 2017 ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Corporate Law in Sacramento
Sacramento, California – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin, a business law and litigation firm, announces that Chris Chediak has been named Lawyer of the Year in Corporate Law for 2017 in Sacramento by Best Lawyers in America®.
Nine Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers In America© 2017
SACRAMENTO, California – August 15, 2016 – Weintraub Tobin congratulates its nine partners who have been included in The Best Lawyers of America© 2017 list. David Adams, Sacramento, Corporate Governance Law &
Weintraub Shareholder, Gary Bradus, Weighs In On The Legal Generation Gap For Comstock Magazine
“Weintraub accommodates flexible schedules, but the important point is for people to be available, Bradus says — from wherever they’re sitting.” Weintraub shareholder, Gary Bradus recently weighed in on the legal generation gap addressed in Steven Yoder’s article,
18 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2016
SACRAMENTO, California – July 25, 2016 – Weintraub Tobin Law Corporation congratulates its 18 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento magazine’s 2016 Top Lawyer List. David C. Adams | Business/Corporate,
Weintraub Tobin Named to Best Law Firms 2016 and Nine Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers In America
SACRAMENTO, California – August 18, 2015 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation congratulates its nine attorneys who have been included in The Best Lawyers of America© 2016. David C.
20 Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Sacramento Magazine’s Top Lawyers List 2015
SACRAMENTO, California – August 7, 2015 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation congratulates its 20 attorneys who have been included in Sacramento magazine’s Top Lawyer List 2015. David C.
Jeffrey Pietsch Recognized in San Francisco Chronicle
Weintraub Tobin’s Jeffrey Pietsch was recognized in the San Francisco Chronicle for his promotion to shareholder at the firm. Click here to view the post.
Weintraub Tobin Promotes Three to Shareholder
New shareholders Mary K. deLeo in Sacramento, Jeffrey B. Pietsch in San Francisco, and Jessica M. Marlow in Beverly Hills, were recognized by The Daily Journal for their recent promotions to shareholder.
Eight Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers In America© 2015
SACRAMENTO, California – August 25, 2014 – Today, Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation (Weintraub Tobin) congratulates its eight partners who have been included in The Best Lawyers of America© 2015.
Weintraub’s Client, CESCA, Announces Pricing of Public Offering of Common Stock and Warrants
Download: Pricing_PublicOffering_PR-final-0613142.pdf RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., June 13, 2014 — Cesca Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: KOOL), an autologous cell-based regenerative medicine company, announced today the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 7,530,000 Units,
Weintraub Tobin and Waldron & Bragg Merge
Download: WTWB Merger Press Release FINAL.pdf Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation and Waldron & Bragg, a professional corporation, have jointly announced the merger of their business law and litigation firms.
Shareholder Gary Bradus, Chair of SACTO, Quotted in Shinmei U.S.A. Corporation Press Release
"We welcome Shinmei U.S.A. to the growing community of food-related companies in the Sacramento region, America’s farm-to-fork capital," said SACTO Chair Gary Bradus, shareholder with Weintraub Tobin. "We are honored that Shinmei has chosen West Sacramento in which to locate its new U.S.
Weintraub Tobin Raises Money for American Heart Association
Heart Walk Logo For a third year in a row, Weintraub Tobin is working to raise funds for cardiovascular diseases and stroke by partaking in the American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday,
Three Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Named “Best of the Bar”
Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin is pleased to announce that three of our attorneys have been named “Best of the Bar” by the Sacramento Business Journal. Congratulations to shareholders Gary Bradus,
Chris Chediak named 2014 ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Corporate Law
Sacramento, California – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin, a business law and litigation firm, announces that Chris Chediak has been named Northern California’s Lawyer of the Year in Corporate Law for 2014 by Best Lawyers in America®.
Eight Shareholders Named 2014 Best Lawyers in America®
Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin, a business law and litigation firm, is pleased to announce that eight of its partners were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2014 edition of Best Lawyers in America®.
Gary Bradus Quoted in the Sacramento Bee
Shareholder and SACTO chair Gary Bradus was quoted in the following article in the Sacramento Bee on Friday, July 26 German chemical giant to open agricultural research and development center to West Sacramento By Mark Glover,
SACTO Announcement: Bayer CropScience will be headquartered in West Sacramento
Sacramento, Calif., July 24, 2013 – The Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization (SACTO) is pleased to announce the location of Bayer CropScience, a division of Bayer AG, in West Sacramento,
Seven Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Included in the Top 25 List by Super Lawyers
Download: Super Lawyers 2013.pdf SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 8, 2013 – Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin, a business law and business litigation law firm congratulates seven attorneys on being named as one of the Top 25 Sacramento Super Lawyers of 2013.
Weintraub Tobin Shareholder Gary Bradus Elected to Serve As SACTO Chair for 2013-2014
SACRAMENTO / SAN FRANCISCO / LOS ANGELES –Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin Law Corporation, a business law and litigation firm, is pleased to announce that Gary L. Bradus has been elected as Chair of the Sacramento Area Commerce and Trade Organization (SACTO) for 2013-2014.
Longtime Weintraub Client, ThermoGenesis, Issued Press Release Regarding Definitive Merger Agreement
Download: Press-Release-Cesca-Merger-Final.pdf RANCHO CORDOVA AND LOS ANGELES, CA – July 16, 2013 – ThermoGenesis Corp. (NASDAQ: KOOL) (“ThermoGenesis”), a leading supplier of enabling technologies for the processing and storage of stem cells and other biological tissues,
Weintraub Tobin Attorneys Bike 100 Miles for a Cause
TNT Team.for web Four Weintraub Tobin partners, Chris Chediak, Dale Campbell, Kay Brooks and Louis Gonzalez have raised over $16,800 to help the fight against Leukemia, Lymphoma and other blood cancers.
Weintraub Supports Make-a-Wish
Noah Weintraub Tobin is making a difference in the lives of children and their families in the Sacramento region and beyond. Through Chris Chediak’s involvement with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Weintraub Tobin sponsored the wish of Noah,
Weintraub Tobin Walks a Mile in Her Shoes
WEAVE Weintraub Tobin is a proud supporter of WEAVE and its Walk A Mile In Her Shoes event. Each year, our attorneys strut their Weintraub swagger in high heels around Capitol Mall – all for a very good cause.
Weintraub’s San Francisco Office Joins Food From the Bar
The San Francisco office of Weintraub Tobin has joined forces with other Bay Area law firms to raise money and collect food donations during the month of May to benefit the San Francisco and Marin Food Banks.
3 Cities. Over 70 Lawyers. Now 1 Great Law Firm: Weintraub Merges with LA Entertainment Law Firm
SACRAMENTO / SAN FRANCISCO / LOS ANGELES, July 6, 2012 – Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Tobin & Tobin Law Corporation and Weissmann Wolff Bergman Coleman Grodin LLP have jointly announced the merger of their respective business and entertainment law firms.
It’s Official – Weintraub Merges with San Francisco Firm Tobin & Tobin
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Law Corporation and Tobin & Tobin, a professional corporation, jointly announce the merger of their business law and litigation firms. The combined firm will be named Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Tobin &
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Client SOLAR POWER, INC. Acquired by LDK SOLAR CO., LTD.
Download: LDK-SPI Joint Press Release.pdf XINYU CITY, China, SUNNYVALE, CA and Roseville, CA., January 6, 2011 – LDK Solar Co., Ltd. ("LDK Solar") (NYSE: LDK), a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers,
Seven Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers of America for Sacramento
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak congratulates all of the attorneys who were included in the distinguished list of 2011 “The Best Lawyers in America®” for Sacramento: Banking Law Joseph S. Genshlea Bet-the-Company Litigation Joseph S.
Twelve Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Attorneys Honored as Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 14, 2010 – Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation law firm congratulates its twelve attorneys who were named as 2010 Northern California SuperLawyers and Rising Stars: SuperLawyers: Gary L.
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Announces New Los Angeles Office
Sacramento’s fifth-largest law firm quietly opened a branch in Los Angeles this week. Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Law Corp. has hired two litigators in an office on Wilshire Boulevard to solidify a toehold in the intellectual property,
Fourteen Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Attorneys Honored As 2009 Nor Cal Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
Fourteen Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Attorneys Honored as 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 21, 2009 –Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation law firm congratulates its fourteen attorneys who were named as 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers and Rising Stars: Super Lawyers: Dale C.
Six Weintraub Genshlea Chediak attorneys named in Best Lawyers in America for Sacramento
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak congratulates all of the attorneys who were included in the distinguished list of 2009 “The Best Lawyers in America®” for Sacramento: Christopher Chediak – Corporate Law (also named Lawyer of the Year);
Six Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Attorneys Honored As 2008 Northern California Super Lawyers
Six Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Attorneys Honored as 2008 Northern California Super Lawyers SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 31, 2008 –Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation law firm congratulates its six shareholders who were named as 2008 Northern California Super Lawyers: Dale C.
Weintraub Firm Represents Public Company in Securities Offering
Download: NutraCea Securities Offering.pdf Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation firm, represented NutraCea, a world leader in stabilized rice bran or SRB, technology and nutrient research, based in Phoenix,
Weintraub Firm Represents Private Fund in Preferred Stock Investment
Download: Central Valley Fund Source Logistics Press Release.pdf SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 31, 2008 –Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation firm, represented the Central Valley Fund, a private investment fund with offices in Davis and Fresno,
Weintraub Firm Represents Private Fund in $3.35 Million Investment
Download: Central Valley Fund Ultra Gro LLC Press Release.pdf SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 12, 2008 –Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation firm, represented the Central Valley Fund, a private investment fund with offices in Davis and Fresno,
Weintraub Firm Represents Public Company in $14 Million International Acquisition
Download: NutraCea Acquisition Press Release.pdf SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 5, 2008 –Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation firm, represented NutraCea, a world leader in stabilized rice bran or SRB,
Four Weintraub Attorneys Honored as 2008 Best Lawyers in America
Four Weintraub Attorneys Honored As 2008 Best Lawyers in America SACRAMENTO, Calif., November 1, 2007 –Weintraub, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation law firm is pleased to announce that four of its partners were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2008 edition of The Best Lawyers in America (Copyright 2007 by Woodward/White,
Seven Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Attorneys Honored as 2007 Northern California Super Lawyers
Seven Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Attorneys Honored as 2007 Northern California Super Lawyers SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 27, 2007 –Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a Sacramento-based business law and business litigation law firm congratulates its seven shareholders who were honored as Northern California Super Lawyers as published in San Francisco Magazine and Northern California Super Lawyers Magazine.
David Adams Joins Weintraub Genshlea Chediak as Shareholder
Download: David Adams Press Release.pdf For Immediate Release SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 3, 2007 — Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a leading Sacramento-based business and litigation law firm with one of the largest corporate and securities practices in the region,
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Elects Three Shareholders
Download: DeAngelis Kent and West Shareholder Press Release.pdf FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SACRAMENTO, Calif., February 26, 2007 – The Sacramento based law firm of Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a business law and business litigation firm,
New Associate Jeff Pietsch
Download: Pietsch Press Release.pdf FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JEFF PIETSCH JOINS WEINTRAUB GENSHLEA CHEDIAK SACRAMENTO, Calif., February 22, 2007 – The Sacramento law firm of Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a business law and business litigation firm announces that Jeffrey Pietsch has joined the firm as an associate attorney.
Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Announces New Managing Shareholder
For Immediate Release Weintraub Genshlea Chediak Announces New Managing Shareholder Gary Bradus Sacramento, Calif. – Feb. 12, 2007— The Sacramento law firm Weintraub Genshlea Chediak, a business law and business litigation firm,
The Split Roll Initiative on the November 2020 Ballot
In 1978 California voters approved Proposition 13, a landmark measure that set—and has kept—property taxes at a low rate. This November’s ballot includes a proposition known as the “split roll” initiative that would make significant changes to Proposition 13.
Opportunity Zone Funds and Investors Get Relief in Light of COVID-19
On June 4, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service published Notice 2020-39 (Notice) which provides relief to qualified opportunity funds (QOFs) and their investors in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary,
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020
On June 5, 2020, President Trump signed into law H.R. 7010 – the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (“PPPFA”). The PPPFA makes significant borrower favorable amendments to the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”).
SBA Releases PPP Loan Forgiveness Application (UPDATED*)
On Friday May 15, 2020, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) released the application borrowers will use to request forgiveness of their Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans. On Friday May 22, 2020,
Further SBA Guidance on Necessity Certification for PPP Loans
Small Business Administration (SBA) guidance published on May 13, 2020 adds clarity to the “necessity” certification that borrowers were required to make when applying for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. According to this guidance,
IRS Issues Clarification on Deductibility of Expenses Paid with Forgiven PPP Loans
The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) was established by the recently enacted CARES Act. PPP allows approved lenders to make loans to small businesses operating the United States. The federal government guarantees the repayment of PPP loans while providing borrowers with favorable repayment terms.
SBA Guidance on Borrower Certification for PPP Loans (Updated)
If your business received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan, now may be a good time to look at the new guidance from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to see whether the business should consider returning the money if the business did not really “need” it.
Small Business Provisions of CARES Act
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act). There is no shortage of coverage and commentary on the CARES Act,
Federal Stimulus in Response to COVID-19
On Wednesday, March 25, the Senate and the White House reached a deal regarding a $2 trillion coronavirus economic stimulus package. The Senate plans to vote on the legislation on March 25.
Business and Tax Relief in Response to COVID-19
and Jim Clarke As COVID-19 imposes challenges on our communities, Weintraub is tracking developments to help you deal with the pandemic’s business and legal implications. I. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans A.
The Wonderful Land of OZ: An Overview of Opportunity Zones
Opportunity Zones (or OZs) may be the most talked-about provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. There are many twists and turns on the yellow brick road to completing an OZ project.
Holiday Horror Series: Part 2- Hectic Holiday Rollovers
By Irina Rospotnyuk With the holidays upon us, we all can relate to how easy it is to mistakenly overlook important things amidst the cheery holiday hustle and bustle: leaving the Christmas ham in the oven a few hours too long,
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Inherited IRAs Highlights the Benefits of IRA Trusts
By Trusts & Estates Last Thursday, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Clark v. Rameker that funds held in inherited individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are not “retirement funds” for bankruptcy purposes.
Ownership Issues Underlying the “Work Made for Hire” Doctrine
Ownership Issues Underlying the "Work Made for Hire" Doctrine By Andrea Anapolsky The "work made for hire" doctrine is a major exception to the fundamental principle that copyright ownership vests in the person who created the work.
A Refresher on the Trade Secrets Doctrine, Part I
By Andrea Anapolksy In the wake of jury selection for the Coco-Cola Co. theft trade secrets trial and Apple Computer’s two-year quest to discover who leaked trade secret information about an unreleased Apple product to several online blog sites,