Resources

DRM is committed to making sure your business operations remain as fluid as possible as we all work through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Since the Biden Administration came online in January, it has worked with the U.S. Small Business Administration to make the Paycheck Protection Program easier to access for small businesses, as well as more inclusive of minority-owned and women-owned businesses. 

It is anticipated that the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the $1.9 Trillion stimulus package titled the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 as soon as Friday evening, February 26. 

DRM is committed to making sure your business operations remain as fluid as possible as we all work through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Virtually every Vermont and New Hampshire business has been affected in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are resources on a variety of topic areas that may be of assistance during this difficult time.

The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation Offers Guidance for Risk Retention Groups Subject to Information Requests from Non-Domiciliary Regulators.

DRM is committed to making sure your business operations remain as fluid as possible as we all work through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Since March 17, 2020, the Public Utility Commission has been attempting to adopt its procedures, guidelines, and protocols to conform more closely with Governor Scott’s Stay Home / Stay Safe Order to the extent possible. 

The CARES Act establishes a Paycheck Protection Program. This is a $349 billion small business loan and loan forgiveness program which expands eligibility for Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans. 

DRM is committed to making sure your business operations remain as fluid as possible as we all work through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Since March 17, 2020, the Public Utility Commission has been attempting to adopt its procedures, guidelines, and protocols to conform more closely with Governor Scott’s Stay Home / Stay Safe Order to the extent possible. 

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives reached agreement on a historic $2 trillion stimulus package. 

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (AAFM) has submitted a proposal to the Legislature to increase Vermont’s in-state meat processing capacity, with demand for local meat products outstripping current processing capacity. 

Since the Biden Administration came online in January, it has worked with the U.S. Small Business Administration to make the Paycheck Protection Program easier to access for small businesses, as well as more inclusive of minority-owned and women-owned businesses. 

It is anticipated that the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the $1.9 Trillion stimulus package titled the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 as soon as Friday evening, February 26. 

This week, DRM's legislative team analyzes bills related to COVID relief, childcare, broadband access, reopening guidance for the hospitality sector and more. 

DRM is committed to making sure your business operations remain as fluid as possible as we all work through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

This week DRM’s Legislative team analyzes new stormwater requirements, broadband funding, expansion of manufacturing tax exemption and more. 

DRM is committed to making sure your business operations remain as fluid as possible as we all work through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The Vermont legislature recessed on June 26, 2020. The DRM Health Law team analyzes the key pieces of legislation from January to June. 

This week, DRM's health law team analyzes the mental health integration council, Brattleboro Retreat's increased oversight, grant funding for front line workers, and more. 

DRM is committed to making sure your business operations remain as fluid as possible as we all work through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

SEC expands definition of "accredited investor", granting startups and growing companies easier access to capital.

Starting July 2, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office is offering a Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program that appears to be a very cost effective way to expedite an appeal of a final rejection of a US patent application.

DRM is committed to making sure your business operations remain as fluid as possible as we all work through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

President Biden recently signed the Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety. This Executive Order emphasizes the Biden administration’s commitment to ensuring safe workplaces for employees in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

On January 12, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission revisited the older EEO-1 component survey and set some deadlines for the 2020 EEO-1 filing and 2019’s EEO-1 filing.

DRM is committed to making sure your business operations remain as fluid as possible as we all work through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Vermont Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's enforcement of the arbitration clause, requiring the consumers to arbitrate their claims against a home inspection company.

On January 12, 2021, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California announced the first civil settlement related to the PPP program, in an action brought against SlideBelts Inc.

DRM is committed to making sure your business operations remain as fluid as possible as we all work through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

On January 6, 2021, the SBA issued Interim Final Rules on the PPP, as amended, and the Second Draw Loans.

While many who have accepted PPP loans now consider the forgiveness aspects and process, be mindful of federal enforcement. To date, the Justice Department has filed 36 PPP fraud cases, charging about 51 defendants. Read more for several cautionary tales.

DRM is committed to making sure your business operations remain as fluid as possible as we all work through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

The CARES Act provides a $2 trillion stimulus package. DRM attorneys explain the different programs offered by the CARES Act.

Virtually every Vermont and New Hampshire business has been affected in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are resources on a variety of topic areas that may be of assistance during this difficult time.

DRM is committed to making sure your business operations remain as fluid as possible as we all work through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Since March 17, 2020, the Public Utility Commission has been attempting to adopt its procedures, guidelines, and protocols to conform more closely with Governor Scott’s Stay Home / Stay Safe Order to the extent possible. 

The CARES Act establishes a Paycheck Protection Program. This is a $349 billion small business loan and loan forgiveness program which expands eligibility for Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans. 

DRM is committed to making sure your business operations remain as fluid as possible as we all work through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

In this 2021 trusts and estates tax update, you'll learn about the potential acceleration of federal estate tax exemption decrease and increase of income tax rates, what those changes mean for your estate planning and next steps you should take.

The SECURE Act significantly changes the distribution rules for beneficiaries of tax-deferred retirement plans and individual retirement accounts, that in turn have a major impact on the estate planning landscape for retirement benefits. 

DRM is committed to making sure your business operations remain as fluid as possible as we all work through the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Vermont Supreme Court recently made clear that court deadlines remain in effect and that COVID-19 alone will not excuse a party who ignores its deadlines.

Attorney Timothy Doherty lays out three steps the U.S. Attorney's Office in Vermont should take to create a more equitable criminal justice system.