On May 4, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a first-of-its-kind Title VI environmental justice interim resolution agreement with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). The resolution follows an...more
New York AG Letitia James reached a settlement with Verizon New York, Inc. to resolve allegations that Verizon failed to maintain its cooling towers in compliance with state and New York City health laws and regulations....more
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has announced the state will lift its COVID-19 restrictions and adopt the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) face covering guidance on May 29, 2021. The City of Boston...more
It has been more than a year since the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court have held in-person oral arguments. Thankfully, the appellate courts have been able to continue their important work by utilizing technology to hold...more
Although restaurants may now resume outdoor dining in Los Angeles County, the devil, as they say, is in the details. Along with giving restaurants the go ahead for outdoor dining service as of last Friday, the County Public...more
Effective Friday, November 20, 2020, new COVID-19 requirements go into effect in Colorado. On November 17, 2020, Colorado issued new COVID-19 requirements for businesses and activities in the First Amended Public Health...more
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, California on Aug. 31 released the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, with revised criteria for loosening and tightening restrictions on business, health and recreational activities at...more
We recently published an article about the Temporary Rule Oregon OSHA issued for workplaces in the State of Oregon. That article covered the provisions of the Rule applicable to all workplaces in the State of Oregon. The Rule...more
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has announced renewed efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 as the state has seen a recent surge in the number of cases. As part of this effort, the Governor issued Executive Order 2020-40 (EO...more
As many California counties move into Stage 2 of the statewide reopening plan following the state’s stay-at-home order, San Francisco has developed its own phased plan for reopening businesses. Currently, under San...more
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has issued Executive Order (EO) 2020-36, “Stay Healthy, Return Smarter, Return Stronger,” and announced his Stay at Home Order will end on May 15 and be replaced by new guidance for the next stage...more
As states around the country gradually ease stay-at-home orders, it is important that re-entry into office properties be conducted in accordance with the public health guidelines and procedures. Operations will differ from...more
Businesses around the country closed their physical doors abruptly weeks ago as state governors signed executive orders intended to stem the tide of new COVID-19 cases and save lives. Just recently, the first states to allow...more