Author: Madison Law, APC

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2020, Bankruptcy

Is Chapter 11 Bankruptcy the Remedy for Businesses Hurt by COVID-19?

California’s “Stay-at-Home” order and resulting lockdown to confront the Corona Virus (also known as “Covid-19”) pandemic forced most businesses— except those deemed to be essential—to shut down as of March 19, 2020 until Governor Gavin Newsom issues a new order to end the Stay-at-Home order.  With the end of the lockdown uncertain, most businesses face the uncertainty of when they can re-open and when their revenues will return to pre-lockdown […]

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2020, Auto Defense, Covid-19, Paige C. Sirey, Used-Car Dealerships

Online Vehicle Sales and Off-Site Delivery

Due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic (“COVID-19”), many industries are faced with unprecedented challenges – including the automobile sales industry. Fortunately, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (“DMV”) has recognized some of those challenges and provided a solution.  Previously, an automobile dealer was required to conduct vehicle sales at the dealership’s licensed location absent certain exceptions. (Cal. Veh. Code§ 11714(b).) This made it difficult for dealers to conduct […]

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2020, Covid-19, James S. Sifers, Used-Car Dealerships

Auto Dealerships Are Essential

On March 19, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 (“Order”) which effectively shut down most of California in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  In issuing the Order, many licensed California dealers were left guessing as to whether the automotive sales industry was essential such that it could continue to operate.  On April 28, 2020, the State Public Health Officer clarified the list of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers.  The […]

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Business, Covid-19, James S. Sifers

California Eviction Relief For Commercial Tenants

In light of the unprecedented national emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, many commercial tenants in California, and the rest of the country, are facing difficulties in paying their rent.  At the federal level, three stimulus packages have been passed which aimed to ease the economic burden caused by the nearly nationwide shutdown. However, the funds made available under those packages have been slow to arrive.  In the meantime, many landlords […]

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Business, Covid-19, Susanna F. Wiseman

Gym Membership Dues in the Time of COVID-19

Gyms sell access to their facilities, their equipment, sometimes to workout instruction, and other amenities.  Each of these offerings require that the customer can enter the building – a matter which is suddenly an issue during this global pandemic as California gyms have been ordered to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] Each gym has contracts with their customers, sometimes referred to as clients, members, trainees, or other marketing names.  […]

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Business, CARES Act, Covid-19

Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act

  The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain non- profits and other employers. This guide provides information about the major programs and initiatives that will soon be available […]