Duane Morris – Page 43 – Coronavirus (COVID-19)

April 20, 2020September 2, 2020 by Duane Morris

Pennsylvania Extends Stay-at-Home Order Until May 8, but Eases Some Restrictions

On April 20, Governor Tom Wolf extended Pennsylvania’s stay-at-home order until May 8, 2020.

The governor indicated he would be using a region-by-region approach that is data-driven and will include strict social-distancing measures as he considers reopening parts of Pennsylvania.

However, he announced three actions that offer some flexibility to businesses, including permitting curbside pickup of orders at state liquor stores, allowing auto sales online and opening what he said were limited construction activities statewide. More specific guidelines will be released at a later date.

To read the full text of this Duane Morris Alert, please visit the firm website.

April 20, 2020September 2, 2020 by Duane Morris

California Order Provides COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for Essential Food Workers and Tightens Sanitation Standards

On April 16, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-51-20, which requires companies with 500 or more employees to provide supplemental paid sick leave benefits to food service industry workers. The order covers workers on farms, grocery stores, restaurants and food delivery services who have continued to work on-site during the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, the order applies to employees and companies who are not covered by the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The order is effective immediately.

To read the full text of this Duane Morris Alert, please visit the firm website.

April 20, 2020April 20, 2020 by Duane Morris

Overview of Federal and State COVID-19 Relief Programs for New York

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, federal, state and local governments, through both legislative and executive action, have enacted or ordered a broad array of financial measures to mitigate the adverse economic effects experienced by businesses and nonprofit entities.

To read the full text of this Alert, which will identify and explain the economic programs established by the federal government, New York state and New York City to help businesses in New York that are experiencing financial loss due to COVID-19, please visit the firm website.

April 20, 2020September 4, 2020 by Duane Morris

COVID19 Planning – Ramping Up vs. Flipping a Switch: Getting Back to Business as Usual?

Duane Morris will host a webinar, “COVID19 Planning – Ramping Up vs. Flipping a Switch: Getting Back to Business as Usual?,” to be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time. Duane Morris attorneys Meagan E. Garland, Teodora D. Purcell and Brooke B. Tabshouri will be the speakers. For more information and a link to register, please visit the firm website.

April 20, 2020August 31, 2020 by Duane Morris

Taking Depositions During COVID-19 Emergency

With 95% of the country presently subject to stay-at home orders due to COVID-19, many litigators are considering whether and how to take depositions in the coming weeks. Federal court responses have varied, from blanket extensions of civil deadlines to encouraging remote depositions. Whether it is advisable or even permissible to depose a witness under current circumstances will depend on several factors, including the jurisdiction, the deponent, and the anticipated substance of the deposition.

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris attorney Danielle Bagwell, please visit the Duane Morris Products Liability Blog.

April 20, 2020August 31, 2020 by Duane Morris

COVID-19 Pandemic Causes Compliance Delays for Mexico’s Anti-Money Laundering Law

The Financial Intelligence Unit (Unidad de Inteligencia Financiera) of Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (Servicio de Administración Tributaria) (SAT) issued a communication relating to potential delays in the compliance of the provisions set forth in the Mexican Anti-Money Laundering Law (Ley Federal para la Prevención e Identificación de Operaciones con Recursos de Procedencia Ilícita) as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

To read the full text of this Duane Morris Alert, please visit the firm website.

April 20, 2020 by Duane Morris

UK Furlough and Holiday Update

HMRC has now provided us with some much needed clarity on taking annual leave while on furlough. This has been an update to the Employees Guidance, not the Employers Guidance (as at the time of this post).

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Nic Hart, please visit the Duane Morris London Blog.

April 20, 2020 by Duane Morris

Focus on SARS-CoV-2 and Animals Continued by International Scientific Advisory Group

On April 7, 2020, the Informal Advisory Group on COVID-19 and Animals of the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) conducted the fifth in a series of conference calls concerning issues involving the SARS-CoV-2 virus and its effect on animals and animal-related issues. SARS-CoV-2 is the scientific nomenclature for the coronavirus that causes the human illness known as COVID-19.

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner John Simpson, please visit the Duane Morris Animal Law Developments Blog.

April 17, 2020August 31, 2020 by Duane Morris

SBA’s Interim Final Rule Clarifies Paycheck Protection Program Loan Eligibility Requirements

On April 14, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released an additional interim final rule applicable to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. The interim final rule covers eligibility criteria for self-employed individuals and partnerships, as well as clarifications for businesses affiliated with a PPP lender and businesses operating in the legal gaming industry. However, many of the concepts addressed in the interim final rule are also applicable to all loan applicants and the use of PPP loans in general. Note: Although the PPP funds have run out, Congress is discussing adding more money.

To read the full text of this Duane Morris Alert, please visit the firm website.