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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 Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced that registration for the SBA application portal for Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) grants will begin on Friday, April 30, 2021, at 9 am ET and that the application period will officially open on Monday, May 3, 2021, at noon ET.

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. 

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

A summary of state and federal developments in the captive insurance industry for 2021.

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.

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. 

This article focuses on what the Knowledge Base teaches us about how the SBA is applying the RRF statute to breweries and brewpubs.

A food and beverage law blog for restauranteurs, distilleries, breweries, grocers, food producers and farmers. 

DRM extends its congratulations to the three Vermont specialty food producers who recently received sofi awards from the Specialty Food Association

This week DRM's legislative team analyzes ARPA and the budget, radon testing in schools, unemployment trust fund and more.

This week DRM's legislative team analyzes unemployment insurance, PPP taxability, revenue bill, infrastructure and more.

This week DRM's legislative team analyzes the state budget, unemployment insurance, economic development bill, 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.

While there are many benefits to working from home, there are also a number of important things to remember when you have remote employees or if you are trying to implement a hybrid work solution.

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.

A key component of the funding for the AFP proposal is increased revenue through a focus on tax compliance for high-income taxpayers. 

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

Fraud and abuse related to PPP have already received considerable attention from authorities and this is certain to continue and accelerate in the months ahead. 

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.

A key component of the funding for the AFP proposal is increased revenue through a focus on tax compliance for high-income taxpayers. 

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.

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. 

A key component of the funding for the AFP proposal is increased revenue through a focus on tax compliance for high-income taxpayers. 

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

Fraud and abuse related to PPP have already received considerable attention from authorities and this is certain to continue and accelerate in the months ahead.