Dana Kravetz was quoted throughout a Law360 article titled “Hospitality Attys On High Alert As Coronavirus Fears Spread,” which detailed the impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry. He explained that hospitality companies should expect lower occupancy rates as well as many event cancellations as a result of the pandemic, and commented on hospitality providers that are excusing cancellation fees and contract breaches amid outbreak fears.
Ron Camhi was quoted in a Digiday article titled “‘Everyone is hitting the pause button’: With sports on hold, advertisers grapple with whether coronavirus is a force majeure event.” In the piece, Ron comments on COVID-19’s effect on sports advertising, and explains that many advertisers are trying to move to direct-to-consumer ads in lieu of the media plans they had in place for sporting events.
Richard Reice was quoted in a Law360 article titled “Legal Pitfalls Loom For Employers Reopening Post-Pandemic.” In the piece, Richard explains that employers must exercise extreme caution and uphold their duty to provide a hazard-free work zone for their employees; if they do not work to ensure a safe environment, employers may be subject to lawsuits.
Mona Hanna and Michelman & Robinson were mentioned in a Law360 article titled “Treasury, SBA Sued Over PPP Loan Eligibility Guidance.” As counsel for the plaintiffs, Mona Hanna explains that companies that followed the SBA and Treasury’s guidance may be forced to go into debt to pay back their PPP loans, making them worse off than before they received a PPP loan.
Mona Hanna was quoted in a Bloomberg article titled “Software Company Sues to Avoid Repaying $750,000 PPP Loan,” on May 6, 2020. She discussed the lawsuit she and other M&R attorneys have filed on behalf of clients against the SBA and U.S. Treasury.
Mona Hanna was quoted in a New York Times article titled “Small Businesses Counting on Loan Forgiveness Could Be Stuck With Debt,” on May 6, 2020. She discussed the lawsuit she and other M&R attorneys have filed on behalf of clients against the SBA and U.S. Treasury.
Mona Hanna was quoted in a Washington Post article titled “Strip clubs, payday lenders, lobbyists fight to get emergency federal loans,” on May 6, 2020. She discussed the lawsuit she and other M&R attorneys have filed on behalf of clients against the SBA and U.S. Treasury.
Mona Hanna was quoted in a Daily Journal article titled “Businesses sue over Paycheck Protection Program guidelines,” on May 6, 2020. She discussed the lawsuit she and other M&R attorneys have filed on behalf of clients against the SBA and U.S. Treasury.
Robert Berg was quoted in an S&P Global article titled “No, insurers may not have a good case to decline business interruption claims,” on May 26, 2020. He discusses the strategic moves insurers might make to define some specific policies’ claim requirements prior to addressing broader policies.
On September 10, 2020, Dana Kravetz was extensively quoted in a Law360 article titled “‘New Normal’ Is Elusive For Hotels Amid Pandemic, Attys Say.” In the piece, Dana comments on the impact the COVID-related downturn in business travel is having upon hotels, and type of legal counsel provided as a result; namely, advice on California WARN Act protections during mass layoffs, worker furloughs, health and retirement benefits, reintegration of a workforce as properties reopen, and ways in which to communicate with potential plaintiffs’ lawyers.
