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The other day someone asked me what “Systemic Racism” meant. Systems are inanimate, they do not make discretionary decisions. So how can a system be biased? We then had a long conversation about difficult things. I did not have all the answers; neither did he. We decided systems can be racist (or otherwise discriminatory) because…
Campus life is all about exploring, learning, and becoming. Those conversations can be difficult. HLG is here to help through those difficult discussion. In the meantime, here are a few ideas and tips for campus leaders, who are boldly stepping forward to create a safe, diverse conversations. Nancy Rogers, former Dean and former Ohio Attorney…
Difficult conversations aren’t easy – but they are important. They can help a community heal. HLG is here to help guide you through those difficult discussions. In the meantime, here are a few ideas and tips for communities that are determined to step forward, to understand why people are angry and to create a new,…
Entrepreneurs interested in forming startups in Washington state should be aware of the laws as they pertain to a number of business-related and startup activities. Forming a startup, especially for the first time, is exciting and exhilarating, with just a touch of intimidating to keep things interesting. Transforming a business idea into a business plan…
Will your insurance cover COVID business interruptions? There is no clear answer. In the past few months, two judges, in the federal district court for the Western District of Missouri have reached opposite conclusions on whether the presence of COVID-19 satisfies a business interruption insurance policy requirement that there be a “direct physical loss.” One…
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 revised the PPP loan laws – and provided a new round of funding for PPP loans in 2021. In early January, the SBA released two Interim Final Rules implementing this new law. Click here and here to see the Interim Final Rules. You may submit comments on the Interim…
Can I apply for a PPP loan? In October, the federal government simplified the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness process for PPP loans of $50,000 or less. Small businesses with loans of $50,000 or less will now qualify for full loan forgiveness, even if they lost employees or reduced employees’ salaries. These businesses are…
As counties change phases and the governors periodically update the social distancing rules, we’ve all become accustomed to looking for updates before planning an event. This article provides some of the newest, most relevant COVID-19 updates from the past few weeks. Clark County Business Relief Grant Clark County has $8.1 million to give to local…
The Washington Supreme Court struck down Initiative Measure 976 (I-976) yesterday, October 15, 2020. I-976 was an initiative, passed by voters, to cap car tab fees at $30 per car. The Court found the initiative as unconstitutional. The Court found I-976 violated Article 2, Section 19 of the Washington Constitution. That section provides that no “bill…
In addition to the CARES Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, unemployment, and tax guidance, we have collected the following nationwide, Washington, and Oregon COVID-19 resources. Nationwide/Federal COVID-19 Resources What federal government agencies are doing in response to COVID-19 CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers and environmental cleaning guidance Online health self-assessment, Providence –…
