Allentown law firm, Gross McGinley LLP is expanding its criminal defense practice with the addition of a noted Lehigh Valley criminal defense lawyer.

Loren L. Speziale is an attorney with Gross & McGinley in Allentown specializing in business, employment and real estate law. She was appointed to deputy managing partner of Gross McGinley in 2018 and elevated to equity partner in 2019.

Business partnerships could be eligible for additional funds via the Paycheck Protection Program if they didn’t include the self-employment income of partners in its initial application, according to a guidance update from the Small Business Administration.

The long-awaited form Paycheck Protection Program borrowers need to be forgiven for their loan has been released by the Small Business Administration to “reduce compliance burdens and simplify the process for borrowers.”

As the world begins to focus on restarting the economy post-COVID-19, and politicians debate if, when and how to get America back to work, many businesses are trying to determine what standards, laws and precautions will apply and need to be taken when restrictions are eased or lifted.

As states and counties around the country are taking protective measures with the concern of the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the time has come for individuals and organizations to consider how their contractual agreements might be impacted or if their contracts are enforceable at all.

Allentown, Lehigh County-based Gross McGinley LLP named attorney Michael Blum senior counsel. He is a member of the medical malpractice defense group and also supports the criminal defense and personal injury practice groups.