The ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to affect communities and businesses around the world.
For your convenience, we have created the McV COVID-19 Information Center which contains current news and alerts prepared by McConnell Valdés attorneys, all of whom are working together across relevant disciplines to address critical emerging needs.
As the situation unfolds we will continue updating it in order to to provide you with the latest COVID-19-related issues and news that may impact your Puerto Rico business.
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McV Emergency Task Force
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Latest News & Developments
February 13, 2022
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August 24, 2020
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July 24, 2020
- Executive Order 2020-057 Amends EO 2020-054; Shelter-in-Place Announced for Sunday, July 26th
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PR Treasury Extends Dates for the July 2020 Tax-Free Back to School Holiday
July 22, 2020
July 20, 2020
July 17, 2020
July 3, 2020
July 1, 2020
- Executive Order 2020-048 Extends Curfew; New Modifications Announced
- PR Department of Health Further Extends Validity of Licenses, Permits and Certificates
June 30, 2020
June 15, 2020
- Executive Order 2020-044 Lifts Shelter-in-Place Order; New Modifications Announced
- Puerto Rico’s Tax Relief Measures due to COVID-19 Emergency
June 9, 2020
June 5, 2020
May 26, 2020
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May 21, 2020
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May 5, 2020
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April 30, 2020
April 28, 2020
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April 15, 2020
April 14, 2020
- New Law Provides Employees Additional Paid Leave
- OCFI Extends Deadlines for Filing Reports
- Puerto Rico Supreme Court Further Extends Judicial Deadlines
April 13, 2020
- Executive Order 2020-033 Extends Mandatory “Shelter-In-Place” and Updates Exemptions
- Puerto Rico Department of Health Extends Validity of Licenses, Permits and Certificates Expiring During COVID-19 Emergency
April 8, 2020
- Executive Order 2020-029 Amended
- CARES Act Temporarily Amends Bankruptcy Code
- USPTO Extending Time to File Trademark Related Documents
April 6, 2020
- Key Federal Tax Relief for Businesses Operating in Puerto Rico
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Interim Rules to Guide the Implementation of CARES Act's Paycheck Protection Program Released
April 2, 2020
- Important Announcement from the United States Patent and Trademark Office
- EPA Announces Temporary Enforcement Policy for COVID-19 Pandemic
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Tax Relief to Assistance Provided by Employers to Victims of COVID-19 Extended
April 1, 2020
- CARES Act's Paycheck Protection Program
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U.S. District Court Order Regarding Continuing Civil and Criminal Proceedings
March 31, 2020
- Executive Order 2020-029 Extends Shelter in Place until April 12, 2020 and Sets New Exceptions
- Special Distributions from Puerto Rico Retirement Plans and IRAs are Extended to COVID-19 Victims
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Important Volume of Business Declaration and Property Tax Developments
March 30, 2020
- Important Labor & Employment Developments Related to the COVID-19 Emergency
- Puerto Rico Department of Health Relaxes Certificate of Need and Convenience Requirements for Hospitals
March 27, 2020
- Important Updates for Federal and PR Courts
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Update to Joint Resolution of the Senate Regarding Payment Moratoriums
March 26, 2020
- Bankruptcy Court Issues General Orders
- Federal Court Issues Order Regarding Virtual Courtroom System
- Joint Resolution of the Senate Number 489: Automatic Moratorium of Payments
- PR Treasury’s Measures to Address Taxpayer Cash Flow Due to the COVID-19 Emergency
March 25, 2020
- Assistance with Business Interruption or Extra Expense Claims
- PR Department of Labor Clarifies Rules on Salary, Leaves, and Pay During Lockdown
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Puerto Rico Governor Issues COVID-19 Emergency Economic Plan
March 24, 2020
March 23, 2020
- Trump Administration Reaches Out to Private Sector Companies who can Donate and/or Produce Large-Scale Quantities of Critical Supplies
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Puerto Rico Trademark Office Extends Expiration of All Trademark Deadlines
March 20, 2020
- U.S. District Court Update #3: Eviction Proceedings
- SUT Exemptions during Puerto Rico’s Lockdown
- Coronavirus: Important Employment-Related Developments at Federal and Local Levels
March 18, 2020
- PR Treasury’s Measures in Response to Puerto Rico Lockdown
- U.S. District Court Update #2: Continuances and Deadline Extensions Do Not Apply to Title III Cases
March 17, 2020
March 16, 2020
March 15, 2020
- Puerto Rico on Lockdown: Summary of Executive Order 2020-023
- Puerto Rico Tourism Company Clarifies Applicability of Lockdown Executive Order as related to Hospitality Industry
March 12, 2020
February 13, 2022
September 23, 2021
September 8, 2021
August 16, 2021
May 24, 2021
April 13, 2021
March 17, 2021
February 9, 2021
January 19, 2021
January 12, 2021
January 8, 2021
December 8, 2020
November 18, 2020
November 17, 2020
October 30, 2020
October 3, 2020
September 14, 2020
September 2, 2020
August 24, 2020
August 21, 2020
August 4, 2020
July 24, 2020
- Executive Order 2020-057 Amends EO 2020-054; Shelter-in-Place Announced for Sunday, July 26th
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PR Treasury Extends Dates for the July 2020 Tax-Free Back to School Holiday
July 22, 2020
July 20, 2020
July 17, 2020
July 3, 2020
July 1, 2020
- Executive Order 2020-048 Extends Curfew; New Modifications Announced
- PR Department of Health Further Extends Validity of Licenses, Permits and Certificates
June 30, 2020
June 15, 2020
- Executive Order 2020-044 Lifts Shelter-in-Place Order; New Modifications Announced
- Puerto Rico’s Tax Relief Measures due to COVID-19 Emergency
June 9, 2020
June 5, 2020
May 26, 2020
May 25, 2020
May 21, 2020
May 6, 2020
May 5, 2020
May 4, 2020
May 2, 2020
April 30, 2020
April 28, 2020
April 24, 2020
April 16, 2020
April 15, 2020
April 14, 2020
- New Law Provides Employees Additional Paid Leave
- OCFI Extends Deadlines for Filing Reports
- Puerto Rico Supreme Court Further Extends Judicial Deadlines
April 13, 2020
- Executive Order 2020-033 Extends Mandatory “Shelter-In-Place” and Updates Exemptions
- Puerto Rico Department of Health Extends Validity of Licenses, Permits and Certificates Expiring During COVID-19 Emergency
April 8, 2020
- Executive Order 2020-029 Amended
- CARES Act Temporarily Amends Bankruptcy Code
- USPTO Extending Time to File Trademark Related Documents
April 6, 2020
- Key Federal Tax Relief for Businesses Operating in Puerto Rico
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Interim Rules to Guide the Implementation of CARES Act's Paycheck Protection Program Released
April 2, 2020
- Important Announcement from the United States Patent and Trademark Office
- EPA Announces Temporary Enforcement Policy for COVID-19 Pandemic
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Tax Relief to Assistance Provided by Employers to Victims of COVID-19 Extended
April 1, 2020
- CARES Act's Paycheck Protection Program
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U.S. District Court Order Regarding Continuing Civil and Criminal Proceedings
March 31, 2020
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March 30, 2020
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