My colleagues Kevin Gluntz and Paul D. Economon authored an insightful article on the extension and modification of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), titled Client Alert – PPP Re-Run! The contents of the article are set forth below.
Congress Extends and Modifies Paycheck Protection Program
After significant and inexplicable delays, Congress has agreed on the
On December 30, 2020, the Delaware Supreme Court extended the current judicial emergency for an additional 30 days, effective January 4, 2021. The Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 15 memorializing the same.
Previously, on October 5, 2020, the Delaware Courts had moved to a modified Phase 3 of the
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6) now includes a confer-in-good-faith requirement. The amendment addresses perceived deficiencies in the Rule 30(b)(6) process, including inadequately prepared witnesses and deficient notices. To address these challenges, the rule makers concluded that requiring lawyers to address such issues in advance will increase clarity and resolution.
The new amendment provides as
On Friday, September 4, 2020, the Delaware Supreme Court released a plan to restart jury trials in October, 2020, while extending the current judicial emergency an additional 30 days until October 5, 2020. The Chief Justice likewise issued Administrative Order No. 10 memorializing the same.
According to the notice, the resumption of jury trials
Today, the Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court issued Administrative Order No. 9, which extends Delaware’s Judicial Emergency for another 30 days, effective August 7, 2020. Per the Administrative Order, the Delaware courts will continue to operate under Phase 2.
Citing the “national trend of increasing virus spread, new quarantine requirements by other
In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Delaware bar exam has been cancelled this year, according to an announcement by the Court issued on July 24, 2020. The bar examination, usually scheduled in late July, had previously been rescheduled to September 9th to 11th.
Pursuant to the announcement, in lieu of the bar exam,
Earlier in June 2020, the Delaware Court of Chancery has issued its Courtroom Protocols, that are being implemented, effective June 8, 2020, in conjunction with the reopening of the courthouses. A high-level summary of the new practices and procedures are set forth below: