CARES in California: New Unemployment Benefits Available Under Federal Law
5/8/20
With over 3.5 million unemployment claims in California since mid-March, the state is facing an historic level of payments that need to be made. In fact, the state has paid out approximately $4.5 billion, which is entirely …
Insurers Brace For “Huge” Volume of Business Interruption Suits
5/4/20
By: Kevin Kenneally, Michael Giunta & Janet Barringer
“The amount of litigation that is going to be generated…is gonna be huge.” – Warren Buffett
At the annual meeting of Berkshire Hathaway in Omaha, Nebraska this past weekend, company chairman …
Governor Kemp Issues Comprehensive Executive Order Reopening And Impacting Businesses in Georgia
4/28/20
By: Andrew Kim
On April 23, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp issued an Executive Order that provides new and extensive guidance for businesses across Georgia, including restaurants, bowling alleys, theaters, childcare facilities and private social clubs, that are currently operating or …
Massachusetts: Relief Funds For Nursing Home & Other Long-term Care Facilities Fighting COVID-19
4/27/20
By: Janet Barringer and William Gildea
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced on April 27, 2020 the Commonwealth will allocate $130 Million to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities in Massachusetts to assist in the ongoing battle against COVID-19. The …
Governor Kemp Issues Executive Order Reopening Certain Businesses in Georgia
4/22/20
By: Andrew Kim
On April 20, 2020, Governor Kemp signed an Executive Order that will impact certain businesses in Georgia. The new Executive Order reopens some businesses previously closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic and removes certain restrictions for other …
4/17/20
By: Shaun Daugherty, Erin Lamb and Andy Treese
As doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers have thrown themselves wholly into the challenge of fighting the coronavirus, some have asked whether they are exposed to new or additional …
When Business Operations Resume, Employers Will Encounter A New “Normal” In The Workplace
4/15/20
By: Justin Boron
After about a month into business shutdowns across the country, employers and employees alike are hoping that a return to the workplace is not too far off into the future. In anticipation for that moment, employers should …
4/14/20
What Does The Executive Order Require: The COVID-19 crisis has employers scrambling to stay on top of legal obligations imposed by recent federal legislation, including the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the CARES Act, and …
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Temporary Regulations for Families First Coronavirus Response Act
4/8/20
By: Catherine Scott, Natalie Pulley and Gregory Blueford
On April 6, 2020, U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published its most comprehensive interpretation of the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”). These temporary regulations …
Ready Camera One: Remote Litigation in the Era of Social Distancing
4/7/20
By: Jennifer Adair, Jennifer Markowski and Andy Treese
Evaluating claims to move them towards resolution or trial is the lifeblood of a defense practice. This typically requires direct interaction with a plaintiff and key witnesses, either at deposition (to hear …
4/1/20
By: Robert Young
Over the weekend, the Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued two additional rounds of guidance to help employers navigate issues relating to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or the Act), as …
U.S. Department of Education Announces Temporary Halting of Wage Garnishments
3/30/20
By: Jeffrey A. Hord
On March 25, 2020, the Department of Education (DOE) announced that it will temporarily halt seizing wages and/or withholding tax refunds from borrowers who have defaulted on their student loans held by the federal government. As …