Effective April 8, 2020 at midnight Japan time, the Japanese government declared a state of emergency specifically designated for Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo, Fukuoka, as well as the three prefectures surrounding Tokyo (Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba) initially until May 6. The declaration was made under a special measures law, which will provide each prefectural governor the legal authority to request or demand restrictions on the use of various establishments in their respective prefectures,* such as schools, nurseries, movie theaters, exhibition halls, hotels, museums, art galleries and retail stores. Certain establishments are…
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A Three Row Jury Box: Harebrained Idea or a Necessity in a Post-Covid-19 World?
In response to a request for suggestions for ways the Bar and the Bench can navigate the Covid-19 situation, I noted the following. I still can’t tell if it is…
Continue ReadingToday’s update includes Governor Pritzker’s announcement regarding the upcoming holidays. Additionally, this update discusses the two new Executive Orders signed by Governor Pritzker on Monday regarding the furlough of…
Continue ReadingToday’s update includes the St. Louis Metropolitan Pandemic Task Force predicting an upcoming surge in COVID-19 cases. Additionally, the update discusses Missouri lawmakers heading back to the capitol in an…
Continue ReadingToday’s update includes additions to the Governor’s newest stay-at-home Executive Order. Additionally, the update discusses the enactment of a new enforcement team created to ensure compliance with the stay-at-home…
Continue ReadingAs this year’s Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on a cornerstone of the asbestos-disease awareness and prevention efforts…
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In the case of Brown v. Taylor Construction and Demolition, No. 13-CV-2727 (C.P. Lacka. Co. April 2, 2020 Nealon, J.), the court addressed a request from a building official…
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I’m going to guess that many of you are using Zoom for some aspects of communicating personally or professionally? I think it’s great. Business meetings work better when you can…
Continue ReadingCMA Launches Online Service for Reporting COVID-19-Related Unfair Commercial Practices
The new service encourages UK consumers to report exploitative sales and pricing practices.
By John D. Colahan and Anuj Ghai
On 4 April 2020, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)…
Continue ReadingSEC Staff Updates Its Guidance on Shareholder Meetings & COVID-19
The SEC Staff updated today its prior March 13, 2020 guidance relating to shareholder meetings, including virtual. You may recall that the Staff’s March guidance provided welcome clarity to issuers…
Continue ReadingNotes to Form I: A brief look at the changes to CCI’s explanatory notes
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has introduced updated guidance notes for drafting the short form merger filing i.e., Form I. The guidance lists the scope of information…
Continue ReadingThe Federal Reserve yesterday announced the opening of the registration process, and issued registration instructions and revised FAQs, for its Commercial Paper Funding Facility (CPFF), originally…
Continue ReadingOn April 2, 2020, Glass Lewis announced the global expansion of its Report Feedback Statement (“RFS”) service.[1] This service operates separately from the process for companies reporting factual errors…
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Critical Qualified Plan Fiduciary Issues For Employers To Consider In Light Of Covid-19
With the business disruptions and market turbulence being wrought by COVID-19, many employers sponsoring qualified retirement plans are facing key decisions about their 401(k), profit sharing, defined benefit, and cash…
Continue ReadingTuesday Night Coronavirus Recap: Passover, “Safe Workplace” Order, OSHA Safety Tips
Wednesday evening is the first night of Passover — one of my favorite Jewish holidays. (And, not surprisingly, not the first time I’ve written about it.)
Why? Traditionally, it…
Continue ReadingAt long last, OMB has finally approved OFCCP’s request to modify its scheduling letters, as well as approve a scheduling letter for VEVRAA Focused Reviews.
At first glance…
Continue ReadingBy Chelsey Glasson – Medium
You’ll be confused by conflicting legal advice from different attorneys. You’ll quickly learn in vetting attorneys that there are many different approaches to fighting pregnancy…
Continue ReadingIf you are pregnant and suffering severe anxiety right now about giving birth during this coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis, your employer must take that into account and be flexible with…
Continue ReadingJudicial Council of California’s Emergency Orders Affecting Employment Actions
Due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 pandemic on California’s judicial branch, The Judicial Council of California met yesterday and issued emergency rules related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Overall, the…
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- Personalized Medicine Coalition Releases Spring 2020 Newsletter Amid COVID-19
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Disability Insurance: A Claimant’s Guide
- US Department of Justice Announces That It Will Not Challenge Collaborative Effort to Manufacture and Distribute COVID-19-Related Medical Supplies