President Biden signs relief bill into law and begins implementation.
President Biden has now signed the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion investment and stimulus package designed to address the ongoing COVID-19...more
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The incoming Biden Administration promises a more nationalized approach to combatting the COVID-19 public health crisis, plus a large economic stimulus response focused on unemployment, paid leave, state and local government...more
11/12/2020
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President-Elect Biden won a mandate to bring normalcy back to government and to seek bipartisan compromise where possible.
The makeup of the U.S. Senate may limit the Biden Administration’s ability to deliver its most...more
11/10/2020
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Senate Republicans have released a proposed liability shield that would offer significant protections to businesses, schools, universities and churches for COVID-19 exposure claims.
Businesses would generally be protected...more
As COVID-19 fuels technological adoption and adaptation in all walks of life, the CCPA and New York SHIELD Act are front and center in the minds of both government enforcers and the private plaintiffs’ bar.
The increased...more
Significant potential changes to liability risks should help guide and inform business reopening plans.
Adoption of new COVID-19-related liability protections for businesses has become a top legislative priority for key...more
Asurge in COVID-related product liability and other tort litigation could dampen the national recovery. Such suits, brought by members of the rapacious plaintiffs’ bar, are already being filed and will no doubt be very...more
Governor Larry Hogan requires the use of face coverings in certain public places and the implementation of physical distancing and public health measures by retail establishments.
The use of face coverings in Maryland is...more
The latest iteration of the federal Critical Infrastructure Guidance expands the scope of critical workers a second time in less than a month, evidencing the continued fluidity of the rules that govern essential critical...more
DC residents must stay at home until May 15, 2020; essential businesses face increasing social distancing requirements.
Mayor Bowser extends DC’s Stay at Home Order to May 15, 2020, and the order now includes non-residents...more
Answers to frequently asked questions on who is eligible for PREP Act protections, which products are covered, and what activities will be immunized.
PREP Act guarantees of immunity are available to those who manufacture,...more
Transitioning the American workforce to telework presents a heightened risk of cybercrime and new challenges for businesses to protect sensitive data.
Mandatory “stay-at-home” orders have forced many businesses to rely on...more
Gov. Whitmer strengthens her “stay home, stay safe” order and prohibits discharge, discipline, and retaliation against workers who stay home.
Gov. Whitmer defines quarantine periods and prohibits discharge, discipline, and...more
Mayor Bowser orders Washington, DC, residents to stay at home except to perform essential activities and business.
DC Mayor Bowser orders residents to stay at home except to perform “essential activities” from April 1 –...more
Governor Northam issues a statewide stay-at-home order and keeps nonessential businesses closed until June 10, 2020.
By executive order, Virginia Gov. Northam issued a statewide stay-at-home order until June 10, 2020.
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The $2 Trillion Stimulus Package will provide financial assistance and loan programs to all corners of the economy.
The U.S. Senate passed a massive aid package designed to provide aid to states, industry and workers...more
Maryland Governor mandates the closure of all nonessential businesses to combat COVID-19 stopping short of implementing a “shelter-in-place” order.
Maryland Governor mandates the closure of all nonessential businesses...more
New York orders extraordinary measures requiring financial institutions to meet financial needs of and ameliorate the challenges being faced by customers affected by COVID-19.
New York State has implemented extraordinary...more
New Jersey’s uniform Coronavirus response -
In New Jersey, local mandates and regulations regarding COVID-19 are prohibited by New Jersey Executive Order No. 108.
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All nonessential services are closed and gatherings over 10 are banned as Massachusetts residents are told to stay at home.
Gov. Baker orders all businesses other than “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close until April 7,...more
New York orders extraordinary measures requiring financial institutions to meet financial needs of and ameliorate the challenges being faced by customers affected by COVID-19.
- New York State has implemented...more
The Coronavirus response is testing the limits of overlapping jurisdiction in the public health arena.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, state and local governments with sometimes overlapping jurisdiction are overlaying a quilt of...more
What does it mean for New York State to be on PAUSE?
New York State’s Governor Cuomo has implemented extraordinary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, closing all nonessential businesses effective Sunday, March 22,...more
Ten key issues property owners and landlords need to consider as they plan to confront the pandemic.
In a rapidly evolving situation, business plans need to anticipate risks and possible responses....more
3/13/2020
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Practical steps to address cybersecurity threats—precautions to prepare for the possible system impacts from COVID-19.
Organizations preparing for COVID-19 are testing and implementing business continuity plans to address...more
3/10/2020
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