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New York Note: FBI Raid, Hochul Aide, Cozen Expansion, Client Spotlight

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Federal agents raided the homes of several top aides to Mayor Adams on Wednesday and Thursday. Law enforcement searched the homes of First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, Schools Chancellor David Banks, Deputy Mayor for Public...more

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Currents - Energy Industry Insights: V 7, Issue 11, November 2023

Pennsylvania and RGGI – Decision and Resolution - On November 1, 2023, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, in a five-judge panel decision, issued a long-awaited ruling denying the authority of the executive branch,...more

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MLS Election Update: Impact on Trade

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Although – barring an incredible, unforeseen reversal in the courts – we now know the outcome of the presidential election, we will have to wait until January to learn whether Republicans or Democrats control the Senate...more

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Legislators, Companies and Consumers Turn Their Attention Toward Plastics

Plastic pollution and waste reduction are becoming key elements of the sustainability conversation. Early movers are investing in plastic-reduction funds, technologies such as plastic to fuel and molecular recycling, or...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Cuyahoga County courts and others adopt new business continuity procedures

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According to the Ohio Department of Health, Cuyahoga County has been the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in Ohio, with 24 of the 50 confirmed Ohio cases as of March 16, 2020. In response, the judges of the Court of Common...more

Pullman & Comley - School Law

Governor Lamont’s Executive Order and the FOIA’s “Open Meetings” Requirements

While there are more urgent public health issues to consider, the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused practical concerns regarding how public agencies can comply with Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act...more

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Governor DeSantis Activates the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program

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In the wake of the economic impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Governor DeSantis has activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program. ...more

Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis

COVID-19: Connecticut Issues Expedited CON Review Guidelines and Provider Guidance to Help Response Efforts

On March 16, Connecticut agencies released two important guidance documents for state health care providers and organizations confronting the COVID-19 pandemic...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

Construction Suspension (MA) – COVID-19

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Effective Tuesday, March 17, the City of Boston is suspending all regular activity on construction sites in the City until further notice....more

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New Jersey Governor Orders Curfew, School Closings and Limitations of Business Hours

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Yesterday (March 16, 2020) the Governor of New Jersey issued Executive Order No. 104 (the “Order”) and activated the National Guard under the Emergency Powers provided under the New Jersey Constitution in another effort to...more

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Georgia Law on "Act of God" and the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Force majeure provisions are top of mind for many businesses today because of the pandemic of SARS-CoV-2, which causes the novel coronavirus disease called COVID-19. “Pandemics” are typically not specified in general...more

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Governor’s Use of Emergency Power to Commandeer Property Requires Payment of “Reasonable Value”

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As COVID-19 spreads throughout the globe and the United States, our national, state and local governments are taking wide-reaching but necessary actions to respond to this novel coronavirus....more

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HHS and States Relax Telehealth Licensing Rules for Healthcare Professionals Amid COVID-19 Emergency

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Following President Donald Trump’s national emergency declaration on March 13, the US Department of Health and Human Services has finalized licensure waivers that would permit physicians participating in Federal health care...more

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In the Nick of Time—Special Education Timelines During School Closures for COVID-19

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In the wake of Governor Pritzker’s recent order requiring all Illinois schools to close between March 17 and March 30, many schools and school districts have been left guessing how to best serve students with disabilities and...more

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Orange County Will Not Enforce Evictions During COVID-19 Emergency

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As a follow-up to our e-blast yesterday, Orange County announced that it too will not enforce evictions during the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) emergency. It is unclear at this time if the bar on serving writs of...more

Robinson+Cole Health Law Diagnosis

Connecticut Governor’s COVID-19 Executive Order Impacts Behavioral Health Facilities

Over the weekend, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont issued a new Executive Order 7C, which has significant implications for facilities in Connecticut that provide mental health treatment amidst the COVID-19 outbreak....more

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New FAQs Clarify Colorado Emergency Paid Sick Leave Rules

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The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment released new FAQs to clarify requirements under the Colorado Health Emergency Leave with Pay (“Colorado HELP”) Rules, issued on March 11, 2020, that require certain employers to...more

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Colorado Issues Temporary Emergency Paid Sick Leave Requirements

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On March 11, 2020, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment issued Colorado Health Emergency Leave with Pay (HELP) Rules that require employers in certain industries to provide paid sick leave for employees exhibiting...more

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COVID-19 Government Resources

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) ... Interim U.S. Guidance for Risk Assessment and Public Health Management of Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure in a Healthcare...more

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Miami-Dade County Will Not Enforce Evictions During COVID-19 Emergency

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The Miami-Dade Police Department announced that it would not enforce Writs of Possession during the current state of emergency in Miami-Dade County due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)....more

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Paid Leave and Coronavirus Considerations — Colorado Emergency Paid Sick Leave Rules in Effect

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On March 11, 2020, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) published the “Colorado Health Emergency Leave with Pay” Rules (HELP Rules) to aid in combatting the 2019 Novel Coronavirus disease,...more

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Colorado Mandates 4 Days of Paid Leave for COVID-19 Testing

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On March 10, 2020, Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued an executive order directing he Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (“DLE”) to create emergency rules to “ensure workers in food handling, hospitality, child...more

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Washington State and Connecticut Take No-Action Positions Regarding Licensees Working From Home Due to Coronavirus

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State regulators in Washington and Connecticut the financial services industries are beginning to issue guidance to address questions about licensees working at home due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak....more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

COVID-19: Local Authority in a Public Health Crisis

One Short-Lived Case Raises Questions About the Limitations on Cities' Ability to Respond to State and Federal Action in the Face of an Outbreak - Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, cities may be questioning what kind of local...more

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COVID-19 and Open Meeting Laws

California Governor Issues Executive Order Cancelling Large Gatherings and Suspending Certain Portions of the Brown Act - Today, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency Executive Order to further the State’s...more

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