North Texas, including the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, has rolled back its COVID-19 reopening in light of rapidly increasing COVID-19 hospitalizations. Under Texas Governor Abbott’s order, counti...
Federal Trademark Fees Increasing January 2, 2021
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) announced it is making some significant fee increases effective January 2, 2021. Specifically, the fee increases will affect new application...
Governor Walz Issues Executive Order 20-99 Placing Further Restrictions on Social Gatherings
Governor Tim Walz, via Executive Order 20-99 issued November 18, 2020, placed further restrictions on social gatherings, restaurants, and bars in Minnesota. Specifically, Governor Walz’s order doe...
Summary of Joe Biden’s Planned Priorities
No matter your political affiliation, you may be wondering, “what does presumptive President-Elect Joe Biden have planned for the United States and its businesses when he takes office on January 20,...
Important update: 2021 tax provision changes
During the current COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming state and national elections, uncertainty is at its highest. Uncertainty in your tax provisions is no exception. Knowing how much you can contribu...
Texas Eases Virus Rules but Texas Bars still Closed
On September 17, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott announced an easing of restrictions in some business areas due to a dramatic drop in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Specifically, restaurants are allowed...
Salaried Versus Hourly Employees
Understanding the difference between “exempt” and “non-exempt” employees can be tricky. “Exempt” employee typically are “salaried” workers that are paid on a salary basis (a flat rate ...
Electronic Scooter Program Halted
The two-year scooter program in Dallas, Texas has been halted. Monday, September 1, 2020, the city announced it would be pausing the program. Scooter companies were ordered to cease operations in th...
Families First Coronavirus Response Act FAQ’s and Fall Update
Virtus Law, PLLC is providing this quick update regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, including commonly asked FAQ’s for businesses. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act incl...
Minnesota’s Guidance for Gatherings
With some states beginning to reopen, many individuals and businesses have begun asking, can we hold social or business events? How do we keep everyone safe? This article summarizes some of the guid...