Department of State Extends Validity of National Interest Exceptions to Regional COVID-19 Travel Restrictions -
On July 6, 2021, the Department of State updated its National Interest Exception (NIE) guidelines. Going...more
8/31/2021
/ Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employment Policies ,
Food Service Workers ,
Foreign Workers ,
Franchises ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Infectious Diseases ,
National Interest Waiver ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Tax Reform ,
Travel Restrictions ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
Background -
On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed his $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan (the “ARP”), into law. ...more
4/27/2021
/ American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ,
Biden Administration ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Federal Grants ,
Financial Distress ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Relief Measures ,
Restaurant Industry ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs
Background -
On March 6, 2021, the Senate passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan (the “ARP”). The ARP includes a $28.6 billion fund to aid restaurants, also...more