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Impacts of the Expiration of Mississippi’s COVID-19 State of Emergency on Healthcare Providers

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On November 11, 2021, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, in coordination with State Health Officer Thomas Dobbs and MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney, announced Mississippi’s COVID-19 State of Emergency (“SOE”) would be...more

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US Remote Deposition and Oath Status - October 2021

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Remote depositions are becoming more prevalent in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This list tracks the various state and federal authorities that govern remote depositions and the administration of oaths or affirmations...more

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Massachusetts DOR Stops Applying COVID-19 Telecommuting Policy

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In a recently issued guidance, the Massachusetts Department of Revenue indicated that the emergency telecommuting rules it put in place during the Massachusetts COVID-19 state of emergency would cease to be in effect as of...more

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Virginia DOLI Issues New COVID-19 Rules for Employers

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Virginia was one of the only states in the country that issued workplace health and safety regulations related to COVID-19. Indeed, as we reported back in June 2020, Virginia’s Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI) issued...more

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COVID-19 Related State Reopening Executive Orders & Guidance Tracker - Update

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Each state’s guidance is rapidly updated and changing, and each state’s orders and respective reopening guidance should be reviewed to determine any exceptions, restrictions, or other intricacies around the reopening of any...more

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US Remote Deposition and Oath Status - September 2021

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Remote depositions are becoming more prevalent in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This list tracks the various state and federal authorities that govern remote depositions and the administration of oaths or affirmations...more

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Combined Federal, VA and NC Government Resources for COVID-19 - August 2021 #3

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Virginia Resources Updated: August 26, 2021. North Carolina Resources Updated: August 20, 2021. COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia): Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website - This website is a...more

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Combined Federal, VA and NC Government Resources for COVID-19 - August 2021 #2

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Virginia Resources Updated: April 23, 2021. North Carolina Resources Updated: August 20, 2021. COVID-19 Key Resource List (Virginia): Commonwealth of Virginia Official COVID-19 Website - This website is a...more

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US Remote Deposition and Oath Status - August 2021

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Remote depositions are becoming more prevalent in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This list tracks the various state and federal authorities that govern remote depositions and the administration of oaths or affirmations...more

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US Remote Deposition and Oath Status - July 2021

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Remote depositions are becoming more prevalent in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. This list tracks the various state and federal authorities that govern remote depositions and the administration of oaths or affirmations...more

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New York Lifts Most Statewide COVID-19 Restrictions

On June 7, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo declared that the State would lift most remaining COVID-19 restrictions when 70% of adult New Yorkers had received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. On June 15, 2021,...more

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Michigan Governor Announces State Will Open to Full Capacity June 22

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In a tremendous move toward pre-pandemic standards, Governor Whitmer announced that beginning June 22, 2021 nearly all COVID related orders will be lifted and Michigan will resume all activities. Capacity in both indoor and...more

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As Businesses Re-Open In California, COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Continues

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While the past week brought many changes around California for COVID-19 requirements, both the state statute and several local supplemental paid sick leave ordinances persist. The statewide COVID-19 Supplemental Paid...more

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New York Drops COVID-19 Restrictions as State Reaches 70% Vaccination Goal

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Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on June 15 that the State of New York reached its goal of 70% of adult New Yorkers receiving at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. As anticipated based on prior announcements, Governor Cuomo...more

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New York State Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions For Restaurants, Most Industries

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Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on June 15, 2021 that New York State’s COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines would be immediately lifted across commercial industries in the state, including restaurants, bars and nightclubs....more

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Bay Area Reopening Tracker - June 2021 #2

As new cases of COVID-19 declines, each County in the San Francisco Bay Area is reopening gradually in accordance with the California’s colored tier system. The patchwork of local rules and orders is difficult to follow. Our...more

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COVID Re-Opening Phase 5: What Now for Illinois and Chicago Businesses?

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On June 11, 2021, Illinois and the City of Chicago entered Phase 5 of its five-stage reopening plans. As part of the transition, Illinois released Executive Order 2021-12 (the “Phase 5 Reopening Order”) and new Phase 5...more

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California’s New Normal: Relaxed COVID-19 Restrictions

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Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the entire state of California is going to relax many of the COVID-19 restrictions starting on June 15, 2021.  There has been a great deal of uncertainty about what that actually means...more

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Bouncing Back (and Forth): Statewide Reopening and Mitigation Steps

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As the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, government officials at all levels are reevaluating their health and safety protocols and adjusting workplace guidance based on ever-shifting case and...more

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North Carolina Governor Extends Certain COVID-19 Measures

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Today, Governor Roy Cooper issued a new Executive Order 220 extending certain COVID-19 response measures. Among other things, the new Order extends Executive Order 215, which lifted many COVID-19 restrictions, but left in...more

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This Won’t Hurt a Bit: Employee Temperature and Health Screenings – A List of Statewide Orders (UPDATED)

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Governors and public health officials across the country have implemented stringent measures to help contain the spread of COVID-19, such as safer at home and face covering mandates. Some jurisdictions also require employers...more

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To Mask, Or Not To Mask? That (At Least In The Employment Context) Is Still A Question

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As California races towards reopening, employers are receiving (often conflicting) guidance on reopening procedures, especially with respect to when a mask is required for vaccinated individuals. In welcome news, it appears...more

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"Un-Masking" Executive Order 243: Navigating Return to Work Rules in New Jersey

On May 26, 2021, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey issued Executive Order 243 lifting COVID-19 mask restrictions in the workplace, which provides some much needed guidance on bringing employees back into the workplace. ...more

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Bay Area Reopening Tracker - June 2021 #1

As new cases of COVID-19 declines, each County in the San Francisco Bay Area is reopening gradually in accordance with the California’s colored tier system. The patchwork of local rules and orders is difficult to follow. Our...more

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