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As it has in many specialized industries, and not surprisingly, COVID-19 has accelerated trends in the health care industry. This article looks at some of those developments and also examines how the capital markets are reacting in this sector.

Owners of commercial real estate have been hit hard of late with their worst case scenario: a sudden economic collapse brought on by a health crisis that has in many cases significantly curtailed their tenants’ ability to pay rent and their own ability to re-lease space.

Recent guidance given to banks by regulators that has encouraged banks to work with borrowers impacted by the pandemic and consider longer-term strategies when those accommodations eventually expire.

The current state of the restaurant industry under the pandemic, opportunities going forward, various operational models, and the financial assumptions and expectations for success.

A conversation with Chris Jones of Aloha Capital about the outlook for investors in residential real estate.

Deborah Friedland, Hospitality Advisory Services Leader was a guest on Bloomberg Radio talking about the challenges and outlook for the urban hotel market.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently stated the fiscal needs for New York far exceed what could be generated through increasing taxes on the wealthy. Could part of the answer be the legalization of mobile and online sports wagering in the State of New York?

The IRS issued guidance, in Notice 2020-65, implementing President Trump’s August 8 Presidential Memorandum on the deferral of the withholding, deposit and payment of the employee share of social security tax.

A discussion, with examples, of the current conversation occurring between business owners, lawyers, accountants, insurance companies – and the courts – regarding whether insurers will pay on business interruption insurance claims on damages related to COVID-19.

Further content related to ongoing guidance from the SBA regarding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

Our own Elana Margulies-Snyderman discusses opportunities for advisors with Jon Robinson of CEO, Blueprint Investment Partners.

A quick look at the NBA’s resumption of the season at the “bubble” at Walt Disney World. The postseason commenced on August 17 in a traditional format, which entails 16 teams competing in three rounds of a seven-game series, leading up to the ultimate seven-game championship series.

This article features discussion of the potential impacts of the U.S. Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2018, which expanded the oversight of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) when foreign direct investment is involved, on transactions where non-U.S. private equity is looking to invest in U.S. companies as well as companies looking to sell U.S. assets to a non-U.S. private equity.

A look at modifying real estate debt terms and the possible unexpected tax consequences to both lenders and borrowers, such as the impact of phantom income.

While the PPP is not available to companies in the cannabis industry due to the illegality of the cultivation and sale of cannabis on the federal level, this article takes a look at the possibility of whether the Employee Retention Credit may be of use.

This article provides a summary of President Trump’s executive order and three presidential memoranda, issued on August 8, addressed the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic related payroll taxes, unemployment compensation, evictions and student loans.

This article takes a look at leave-based donation programs, a method an employer can use to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on some of its employees, show its generosity and give back to the community in a meaningful way.

This article covers the 08/04/20 SBA and Treasury issued FAQs related to PPP loan forgiveness.

Uncertainty due to COVID-19 continues to plague U.S. property transactions in the new normal, but there are positive signs that deals can and will be made during these challenging times.

The second in a series of articles regarding the innovation occurring during the time of COVID-19, this content focuses on esports and its growing presence in the entertainment and engagement of people seeking connection.