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After a very difficult 2020, rapid vaccine development has sparked optimism among the public and in the business community. But there’s a long road ahead while infections remain high. During this transition period—when vaccines are becoming more widely available, but before the country achieves herd immunity— businesses should con...

As COVID-19 cases have spiked across the country, many businesses have adjusted certain operations with an eye on customer and employee safety, as well as to ensure compliance with recent changes to government orders. Some businesses have faced challenges that they have not seen since last spring. As the average daily death totals in the U.S. remai...

At some point in a business relationship, differences of opinion are likely to arise. In businesses where there are equal owners of the company or in a 50/50 business, it is important to ensure that there are carefully drafted governing documents that detail the process for resolving a conflict or impasse. Learn the common mechanisms for resolving ...

The CARES Act has brought important tax relief provisions and these, coupled with sophisticated tax planning techniques, are more effective now as asset values and interest rates have dropped. Our discussion focuses on key COVID-19 programs and wealth and tax planning ideas that may benefit your family, including making adjustments to grantor retai...

While many are still managing the COVID-19 crisis, post-COVID-19 action plans are starting to take shape. Our discussion focuses on unpacking recent tax law changes and the impact on a family office, including key considerations—such as the sale of business goodwill and trust and estate planning—when deciding the entity choice of your o...

In this discussion, Perkins Coie’s Insurance Recovery Attorneys, Jim Davis and Brad Dlatt, interviews special guest Perkins Coie Labor Partner, Heather Sager, who is counseling companies operating during the Covid-19 pandemic.Topics include how businesses find out if they are allowed to re-open, what employers need to know about hav...

The recent wave of protests and civil unrest that has roiled the nation has, in some cases, led to dangerous conditions in major American cities. Damage to business offices, stores, and restaurants has been widespread. Unlike their recent experiences with COVID-19-related claims in which insurers issued blanket denials, business owners are likely t...

As anticipated at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant uptick in cyber fraud. Cyber criminals are opportunistic and taking advantage of companies at their most vulnerable. This is a result of unique risk factors that have been heightened with the rapid shift to remote working arrangements. In this webinar with accom...

As businesses navigate their way through the COVID-19 landscape that includes knowing how to handle complex legal and operational decisions, this roadmap provides details on effective dates and analysis of essential or critical businesses, as well as details the impact of emergency orders across numerous industries.

As social distancing measures abate—and ahead of a possible second wave of coronavirus cases—organizations will need to de-risk the enterprise and adapt operations to a “new normal.” This will require a thorough evaluation of pandemic-driven IT and cybersecurity changes, some of which were rapidly put in place during the res...

As businesses and customer-facing companies consider best practices for reopening under the COVID-19 environment, they should develop a thoughtful plan to reduce the chance of exposure to the virus. We explore five ways for businesses to help ensure their employees and customers remain safe while keeping in mind the type of business, the state and ...

Even the most well-run, retirement plans can be the target of an excessive fee claim, which can cost millions of dollars to defend and/or settle. Being prepared and taking the necessary steps—including obtaining fiduciary liability insurance—can help reduce the claims, mitigate the exposure, and protect against potentiall...

U.S. Capital markets are facing pressures from significant societal shifts as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the globe. For boards and stakeholders charged with governance in earning the confidence of current and would-be investors, it will be paramount to demonstrate leadership integrity and intent through the crisi...

If there were any lingering doubts about the necessity of digital transformation to business longevity, the coronavirus has silenced them. With rare exception, operating digitally is the only way to stay in business through mandated shutdowns and restricted activity. It’s go digital, or go dark. With the right approach, businesses can come ou...