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Wiley Rein LLP

EPA’s BPPD Extends and Expands the Experimental Use Permit Authorizing Trial Releases of Oxitec’s Genetically Engineered Aedes...

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A May 6, 2020 Wiley Alert discussed the granting of an Experimental Use Permit (EUP) by the Biopesticides and Pollution Prevention Division (BPPD) in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Office of Pesticide...more

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC

You Dig? Rio Olympics

We are here in Rio. That’s right… Rio De Janeiro. Years ago we were presented with the opportunity (misfortune or good fortune tbd) of being part of the construction team building an arena, athlete housing and a portion of...more

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Construction Industry And Other Outdoor Working Employees Are Susceptible To Vector-Borne Pathogens From Ticks And Mosquitoes

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent report indicates that vector-borne diseases are a rising causes of illness for outdoor workers in the United States. ...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Florida State of Emergency for Zika Virus Has Terminated - Deadline for Extension of Development Permits Nears

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After the issuance of various extensions, the Zika virus state of emergency declared by Florida Gov. Rick Scott has terminated after the governor did not renew the Executive Order. However, holders of certain development...more

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Further Opportunity to Extend Development Orders and Building Permits

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On August 4, 2017, Governor Scott extended the previously declared State of Emergency issued for the Zika Virus for the seventh time, affording holders of permits and development orders an expanded opportunity to toll the...more

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Florida Governor Extends Deadlines for Development Permits Due to Zika Virus

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An extended opportunity to obtain substantial permit and development order extensions is available as a result of Emergency Orders issued by Florida Gov. Rick Scott because of the Zika virus. To date, holders of certain...more

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Oportunidad adicional para extender órdenes de desarrollo y permisos de construcción

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El gobernador Scott extendió recientemente el estado de emergencia declarado en respuesta al virus del Zika, por lo que quienes cuenten con permisos u órdenes de desarrollo urbano tendrán una oportunidad aún mayor de...more

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Additional Opportunity to Extend Development Orders & Building Permits

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Governor Scott recently expanded the previously declared State of Emergency issued for the Zika Virus, allowing holders of permits and development orders an even greater opportunity to toll the period remaining to exercise...more

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Governor's Zika Virus Orders Extend Deadlines for Development Permits

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An opportunity to obtain substantial permit and development order extensions is available as a result of Emergency Orders issued by Florida Gov. Rick Scott because of the Zika virus. To date, holders of certain development...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt on Health Reform: Weekly Highlights - May 2017

Florida, Maine and Ohio consider proposals to impose work requirements in Medicaid, Congress continues to debate the AHCA, and the uncertain future of cost-sharing reductions continues to generate concern....more

Knobbe Martens

Testing of Jenex TherOZap™ Device Set to Begin

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Luminar Media Group recently announced that, after completing development of a working prototype device, the Jenex Corporation has signed an agreement with the Techna Institute at the University Health Network to begin...more

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Texas Seeks to Round ‘Em Up – Zika Fears Spread

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Texas Department of State Health Services (“DSHS”) Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt was quoted in an April 7, 2017 news release saying “Zika remains a significant health risk to pregnant women and their babies, and it’s only...more

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Oportunidad adicional para una mayor extensión de permisos de construcción y órdenes de desarrollo

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Debido a la reciente declaración del gobernador Scott acerca del estado de emergencia por el virus del Zika, quienes cuenten con permisos y órdenes de desarrollo tienen otra oportunidad para suspender el período restante para...more

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Additional Opportunity for Increased Extension of Building Permits and Development Orders: Interested parties must notify issuing...

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Due to Governor Scott's recent expansion of the State of Emergency issued for the Zika Virus, holders of permits and development orders have another opportunity to toll the period remaining to exercise rights under the permit...more

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Additional Opportunity for Increased Extension of Building Permits and Development Orders

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Due to Governor Scott’s recent expansion of the State of Emergency issued for the Zika Virus, holders of permits and development orders have another opportunity to toll the period remaining to exercise rights under the permit...more

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Oportunidad de extender permisos y órdenes de desarrollo urbano durante casi 16 meses

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Quienes cuenten con permisos u órdenes de desarrollo urbano tienen la oportunidad de suspender el período restante para ejercer derechos en virtud del permiso u orden durante casi 16 meses. La Sección 252.363 de los Estatutos...more

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Opportunity to Extend Development Orders and Permits for Almost 16 Months

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Holders of permits and development orders have the opportunity to toll the period remaining to exercise rights under the permit or order for nearly 16 months. Section 252.363 of the Florida Statutes permits a tolling of...more

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New Executive Order on Zika Virus Extends Tolling Period Available for Certain Development Permits and Approvals

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On June 23, 2016 Governor Scott issued Executive Order 16-149 declaring a state of emergency in certain Florida counties due to the threat posed by the Zika virus. That state of emergency was extended in August and October...more

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Extend Development Orders and Building Permits for Almost One Year Due to Zika State of Emergency Extension - Interested parties...

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Governor Scott, for the second time, has extended the State of Emergency issued for the Zika Virus. As a result, holders of development orders and building permits have another opportunity to claim a longer extension. The...more

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Opportunism Knocks: The (Likely) Futility Of “ZIKA” Trademark Applications

As an intellectual property attorney, I find the phenomenon of trademark opportunism to be a curious, and sometimes amusing, thing. (I don’t get out much.) As soon as a distinct word, phrase, sound bite, or concept emerges...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Florida Development Permits Eligible for Extensions Due to Storms and Other Conditions

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In accordance with Section 252.363, Florida Statutes, when the governor declares a state of emergency in Florida, the time to exercise rights under a permit, authorization or development order is tolled and an opportunity to...more

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Governor Scott Extends State of Emergency For Zika Virus, Providing Additional Extension Opportunity for Certain Development...

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This summer Governor Scott issued an emergency declaration applicable to 24 Florida Counties, due to an outbreak of the Zika virus. Florida Statute 252.363 provides an extension for permits and authorizations when the...more

Troutman Pepper

Zika Concerns Highlight Need for Employer Planning

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As temperatures in the Northeast cool, and the mosquito population disappears until spring, the Zika virus may no longer be on the minds of those who live and work in Pennsylvania. Given that cases of Zika continue to be...more

Baker Donelson

$1.1 Billion Approved to Fight the Spread of the Zika Virus

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After months of back and forth, Democrats and Republicans reached an agreement to spend $1.1 billion in the fight against the spread of the Zika virus. The bill includes $933 million for domestic efforts through the...more

K&L Gates LLP

Zika Virus: What Do Employers Need to Know?

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The spread of the Zika virus across South and Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean as well as locally acquired infections in parts of the United States, raises various issues for employers. On January 22, 2016, the...more

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