Law Offices of Sean Jones

Main takeaways: 1. statute of limitations on civil causes of actions extended 90 days from April 6, 2. time to bring cases to trial extended by 6 months from April 6, 3. bail for misdemeanors and low-level felonies reduced to $0

Paycheck Protection Program allows businesses to borrow 2.5x their average monthly payroll at a .05% interest rate with payment deferred for 6 months, at which time businesses can request forgiveness for some or all of the loan amount. Application period was set to start today, but most lenders aren't ready. More info here: https://www.forbes.com//no-small-business-relief-yet-fal/

All San Diego County courts will remain closed through April 30, except for emergencies. The State of California has suspended all jury trials for two months.

The CARES Act (Coronavirus Stimulus package) Includes $349 Billion in small business lending programs. We're helping our small business clients impacted by the lockdown to understand and utilize the benefits available to keep their companies up and running until things get back to normal. If you're curious about how this works or what resources are available to you and your company, I'd be happy to share what I know.

Started a civil jury trial today and the plaintiff folded before the first witness was even sworn in. Guess we scared them...