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On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is scheduled to publish a Federal Register notice requesting comments on the removal of Section 301 tariffs from Chinese medical-care products—including those that have been previously denied an exclusion—needed to respond to the COV
On March 18, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law Senate 8091 providing for paid sick leave, family leave, and certain disability leave for employees affected by mandatory or precautionary orders to quarantine or isolate due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
As more and more states order businesses to close their physical locations because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, employers are being encouraged by the federal and state governments to work remotely and not have their employees report to worksites unless they fit into the definition of essential
On March 20, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed the “New York State on PAUSE” Executive Order (“PAUSE Order”) to ensure safety for residents across New York State. Effective 8PM Sunday, March 22, 2020, all statewide non-essential businesses must close all in-person operations.
Employers are facing many employment decisions regarding their workforce amid the COVID-19 crisis. H-1B employees have rules particular to them which employers should bear in mind. This e-alert highlights the issues to consider.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Issues Order Limiting Gatherings and Closing Certain Non-essential Businesses
Yesterday, District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an order aimed at significantly slowing the community transmission of COVID-19.
On Monday, March 23, Governor Inslee signed the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Executive Order, effective midnight, March 25.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, California has taken the extraordinary action of limiting the regulatory enforcement of most licensed health facility requirements.
In response to an executive order by California Governor Gavin Newsom, the California Department of Public Health has issued an All Facilities Letter waiving hospital regulatory requirements and suspending regulatory enforcement until June 30, 2020, with certain exceptions.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has led to a dramatic increase in the demand for, and a shortage of, hand sanitizer in the US.
FDA has issued a new Guidance to address certain challenges to clinical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic. This Guidance takes effect immediately and applies to clinical trials of drugs, biologics, and medical devices.
Arent Fox continues to monitor the latest scientific reports on COVID-19 and the novel coronavirus for issues that may be of general concern to our clients.
On March 19, 2020, Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, issued Executive Order N-3-20, which put in place mandatory stay-at-home restrictions as part of an effort to help contain the novel coronavirus, for an indefinite period of time.
Byron Dorgan*, Philip S. English*, Oliver Spurgeon III*, Jon S. Bouker, Dan H. Renberg, Richard J. Krainin, Jeffrey B. Tate , Linda M. Jackson, Laura E. Doyle*, Alexandra M. Romero, Justin A. Goldberg
After midnight on the East Coast on Wednesday, March 25, negotiators from the U.S. Congress and Trump Administration finally agreed to the framework of a historic $2 trillion bill. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) constitutes a new Marshall Plan for our nation.
The California New Car Dealers Association has requested a memo regarding online vehicle sales, home delivery and remote work for vehicle salespersons. Below is our executive summary followed by a brief discussion.
Under a new rule effective on Monday, March 23, 2020, owners and operators of stationary sources are required to report qualifying accidental releases to the ambient air of hazardous substances to the federal Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB).
With COVID-19 diagnosed in 21 of Maryland’s 24 counties and the disease’s death toll increasing, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has issued another order designed to stem the virus’s spread. Effective at 5:00 on Monday evening, all “non-essential businesses” closed until the state of emergency ends.
News reports show that because of the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, hospitals and medical facilities are overwhelmed and threaten to strain the healthcare system.
On Saturday, March 21, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 107, effective 9 PM that day.
As local and national governments take measures to combat the spread of COVID-19, trademark owners are facing potential difficulties with meeting prosecution and dispute deadlines.
As the COVID-19 pandemic reaches further into all corners of the United States, a bevy of federal, state, and local emergency orders aimed at slowing the outbreak’s spread continues to impact an increasing number of industries and workers.
Found below is the current status for state and local orders impacting employers across the country.
Arent Fox Continues Expansion of Insurance & Reinsurance Group With Addition of Counsel Mark Fragner
Arent Fox is pleased to announce the continued expansion of its Insurance & Reinsurance practice with the addition of Counsel Mark S. Fragner. Mark joins the firm’s New York office after 12 years of working in-house at leading global insurance corporations.