College football upheaval is part health, part liability
Many colleges are canceling their fall sports seasons, not just because of health concerns, but also financial liability.
Economy
Unemployment rules get stricter, choices harder
Some states are reinstituting work search requirements for those applying for unemployment benefits, even as COVID-19 numbers remain high and the federal government has cut its assistance.
Uber, Lyft drivers earn win in battle for unemployment benefits
After a long-fought battle, a New York judge recently gave contract drivers for rideshare companies Uber and Lyft the right to receive unemployment benefits. That state has 45 days to clear up the backlog of claims for these gig workers.
Kodak loan investigation by SEC is all about timing
A recently launched investigation into Kodak’s $765 million government loan is more about its timing than the validity of the loan.
Businesses find insurance doesn’t cover pandemic
Thousands of businesses across the country have been denied insurance claims for “business interruption” after shuttering their offices, restaurants and service establishments during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those insurance policies they bought to cover crises have exclusions for viruses such as the coronavirus. Insurance…
Noncompete agreement can make your job search more complicated
Noncompete agreements signed when someone first takes a job can hang heavy on them when it is time to pursue new employment. But in many instances, they may not carry enough weight to prevent someone from getting a new job in their chosen profession, experts…
Strip clubs sue over coronavirus stimulus money
Strip clubs in Florida that have been denied federal coronavirus stimulus money are suing the U.S. Small Business Administration, saying its practices are discriminatory and unconstitutional. Several clubs are following in the footsteps of similar businesses in Michigan and Wisconsin. The Paycheck Protection Program grants/loans…
Employers must tread carefully in accepting coronavirus stimulus money
To many small businesses, the federal stimulus program that provided money to pay employees during the pandemic was a critical lifeline. But if those business owners aren’t precise with their paperwork, that grant could turn into a loan or, worse, a criminal fraud charge. Arkady…
Study: State courts overrun by debt collectors
State civil courts across the country have increasingly become tools for bill collectors as consumers face odds stacked against them when they try to navigate an often confusing system, usually with no legal representation, according to a recent study from the Pew Research Center. The…
As coronavirus changes real estate, scammers pounce
The pandemic changed the real estate game, and now scammers are taking advantage and counting their profits Much of the buying and selling now is being done virtually with Zoom replacing in-person meetings, online home tours and digital signing of documents with states allowing notarizations…