Statute of Limitations Tolled in California Amid Pandemic
8/3/20
By: Matthew Jones
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom issued a “state of emergency” for the entire State. In response, the California Judicial Council adopted several Emergency Rules to implement during the pandemic. In particular, Rule 9 states …
Will E&O Policies Protect Attorneys for Claims Arising Out of Remote Notarization During the COVID-19 State of Emergency?
4/2/20
By: Kathleen Cusack
As stay-at-home orders increase in number, duration, and severity across the country, many businesses have moved to remote functions to avoid business interruption and limit in-person contact. Most states, though, require that notaries public acknowledge the signing …