Nashua small business owner has questions about the PPP loan extension Congress recently voted to extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for five additional weeks. The bill was signed into law on July 4. The new law allows small businesses until August 8 to apply for the approximately $129 billion…
Attorney Israel Pedra and Attorney David Tencza discuss how the law firm of Welts, White and Fontaine, P.C. has adjusted to meet the legal needs of their clients during the Covid-19 pandemic and outline changes to the Court system in New Hampshire since the beginning of the state of emergency.…
On June 3rd, the U.S. Senate passed the House version of the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020. The President is expected to sign shortly. This bill extends and clarifies some of the provisions regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that was included in the original CARES Act. The…
Disputes with neighbors are, unfortunately, a not-uncommon occurrence. They can be unpleasant, stressful, and sometimes escalate into a lawsuit. One category of neighbor dispute involves trees. Many folks take the trees on their property for granted --- they exist and serve a purpose, but we don’t think too much about…
By Executive Order on May 15, 2020, Governor Sununu extended through June 5, 2020 the prohibition of residential and commercial evictions first announced in his Emergency Order #4. Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-04, the following exceptions are currently the only permissible grounds for eviction: 1.a. Eviction Proceedings initiated against an individual…
New Hampshire dentist has concerns about the Paid Sick Leave provisions of recent Congressional Acts after her practice reopens. The Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued regulations interpreting the newly enacted expanded Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and paid sick leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. …
Last week, Attorney Israel Piedra served as the moderator for a panel discussion during Stay Work Play’s 2nd annual event “NH Next: A Summit for Young Changemakers.” The discussion, which took place online due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, was entitled “Diversity Matters.” The panel was composed of young leaders…
During this incredibly difficult economic time due to the Covid-19 crisis, there is very often a significant reduction, or even loss altogether, in a person’s employment income. Thus, the ability to pay household bills and other financial obligations is seriously impacted. Our entire nation is facing an unprecedented and rapid…
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) introduced several areas of financial assistance for business owners, but one of the more beneficial provisions of the Act is the loan forgiveness outlined under the SBA Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Most lenders began accepting applications from companies classified as small…
A message to our clients Dear clients, All of us at Welts, White & Fontaine, P.C. are here for you. We know you have so much to take care of – your family, your business, your pets, your taxes, and so much more. We want you to know that through…