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Call to arms: Coronavirus presents an opportunity to get supply chain risk management right

Report on Supply Chain Compliance 3, no. 6 (March 19, 2020) - ?There is not a media outlet in the world that isn’t carrying a story about the new coronavirus and its effects on peoples’ daily lives. A primary focus of a...more

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New Guidelines For Getting Back To Work

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The White House has issued new guidelines for employers preparing to reopen their workplaces. While there is no date certain for businesses to reopen, employers can use these guidelines to develop new processes and procedures...more

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New White House Guidelines Encourage Employers To Develop Policies For Reopening

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With the goal of “reopening the country,” the Trump Administration issued new guidelines for individuals and employers on the measures they should take to move toward normal operations, while further preventing the spread of...more

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AG Barr: Prosecutors, BOP Should Consider COVID-19 Crisis In Determining Bail, Early Release

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Several current and former federal officials recently sent letters to the President and the Attorney General urging action to protect persons in custody or facing arrest and detention during the COVID-19 crisis. In response,...more

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President Signs National Anti-Price Gouging Executive Order

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On Monday March 23, 2020, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at preventing hoarding and price gouging. Attorney General William H. Barr indicated that the order is authorized under the Defense Protection...more

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The Coronavirus Pandemic: A Call for Leadership

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We need leadership from our President and our federal government.  Instead of appearing for self-congratulatory press conferences, and pushing responsibilities to state and local governments, the White House needs to direct a...more

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President Signs the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into Law

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On March 14, 2020, the House passed HR 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The Act, among other things, would amend the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to provide paid emergency leave to eligible employees...more

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Three Federal Actions to Address COVID-19

How These New Measures Impact Businesses, Public Agencies and Employees - As of today, the United States government has taken two significant actions to provide resources to address the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19: On March...more

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COVID-19 Update: HHS issues limited 72-hour HIPAA waiver for hospitals

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On March 13, 2020, following President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued, among others, the following HIPAA waiver...more

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Financial Daily Dose 3.18.2020 | Top Story: Markets Gain on Stimulus Promise as Volatility Rules

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Volatility’s the name of the game these days on Wall Street. So what was down on Monday was up (a bit, at least) yesterday, although the basics of the situation haven’t improved at all....more

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The Facts on the COVID-19 European Travel Ban

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Last Wednesday night, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting direct travel from the European “Schengen” Region to the United States.  There has been some confusion about the nature of the restrictions and who is...more

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What Will The “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” Mean for Employers?

At 12:53 a.m. on Saturday March 14, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” with bipartisan support. The bill was a product of lengthy negotiations between House Majority Leader...more

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Summary of FMLA and Sick Leave Provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

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On March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act in response to the ongoing coronavirus emergency. HR6201 includes two new laws relating to employee leave from...more

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Paid Leave and Coronavirus — Part II: House Passes COVID-19 Relief Bill with Paid Sick and Family Leave Mandates

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Seyfarth Synopsis: As the country continues to adjust to new realities created by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus disease, also known as COVID-19, the U. S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response...more

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Families First Coronavirus Responce Act: What Employers Need To Know

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To address the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on Saturday. Although the bill has passed the House, it is still subject to...more

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Will COVID-19 Lead to Global Forbearance In Credit Markets? Reflections from Orrick’s Finance Sector Leader

The global market for credit is estimated to be more than $200 trillion, approximately three times larger in aggregate than the global equity market. It consists of bank loans, sovereign and sub-sovereign debt, corporate...more

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Health Care Employers: How to Prepare for the Impact of COVID-19 on Your Workforce

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On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the 2019 novel coronavirus (known as “COVID-19”) is now a pandemic. The effects continue to be felt in the United States, which currently has well over 1,000...more

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The global impact of COVID-19 on clinical trials and countermeasure development

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined that the 2019 novel coronavirus is a “global pandemic” and President Trump has declared a national emergency as the impact of the virus on all aspects of daily life continues...more

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Temporary Paid Family and Medical Leave Requirements Coming for Some Employers Due to COVID-19

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A bill passed by the House of Representatives on March 13 to address the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency temporarily transforms what had been unpaid, job protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act...more

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U.S. House Passes Coronavirus (COVID-19) Paid FMLA Law and Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act: An Employee Guide

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Over the weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed sweeping legislation designed to assist a large segment of the nation’s workforce whose ability to work is or may become impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19)...more

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Restriction on US Admissions Expanded Due to Coronavirus COVID-19

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President Donald Trump expanded the ban on March 14 on US admissions to include all individuals who have traveled to the United Kingdom and/or Ireland during the 14-day period preceding their anticipated entry to the country....more

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New Paid Sick Leave Mandate Coming for Some Employers Due to COVID-19 Emergency

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A bill passed by the US House of Representatives on March 13 to address the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency imposes a mandate on all employers with fewer than 500 employees, and on all federal and state...more

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Paid Sick Leave and Other Relief Coming for Employees Affected by COVID-19

Employers with fewer than 500 employees will be required to provide up to 80 hours of paid sick leave for certain employees impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and will receive a tax credit in return under an emergency...more

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“Families First Coronavirus Response Act” Could Mean Massive Changes for Employers Nationwide

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The “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (the “Bill”), a broad response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, has passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 363-40 and is expected to pass in the Senate and be...more

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Seyfarth Policy Matters Newsletter - March 2020 #5

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Congress Approves $8.3 Billion Coronavirus Emergency Funding. The Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (H.R. 6074) is headed for the President’s desk. Among other things, the bill...more

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