FERC and southeastern state utility commissions are currently taking varied approaches as to how to modify agency hearing schedules to account for COVID-19 concerns....
On March 6, 2020, United States District Court Judge Gregory H. Woods (S.D.N.Y.) granted Defendant Humor Rainbow Inc.’s (“Humor”) motion to dismiss. The Court found that the asserted claim of U.S. Patent 6,685,479 (“the ’479 patent”) was invalid...
In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, here are some questions for employers to consider with regard to Form I-9 compliance. Have government agencies announced any relaxation of the rules related to Form I-9 compliance?...
Over the weekend, on Sunday, March 15, 2020, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine issued an executive order closing restaurants and bars in Ohio. Further, similar measures are expected throughout the United States as all levels of government determine...
As part of the White House Coronavirus Task Force’s ongoing efforts to respond to and contain the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), on March 10, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a memorandum to all...
In recent weeks, we have paid close attention to government and media reports confirming new cases of a novel coronavirus originating from Wuhan, China and spreading to a number of cities and countries worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO)...
In an unprecedented move with far-reaching implications for employers, the House passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which expands Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) coverage and provides paid sick leave to certain employees impacted...
On 12 March, the Belgian government imposed additional social distancing measures to limit further outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). These measures apply as of 13 March at midnight and apply through 3 April. Although schools are not closed,...
In the early morning hours of March 14, 2020, the House of Representatives, with strong bipartisan support, passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201 (the “Act”).... By: Arnall Golden Gregory LLP
On 6 March 2020, the European Commission (Commission) cleared the acquisition of joint control over Infrastructure Wireless Italiane (INWIT) by the two largest Italian telcos, Telecom Italia (TIM) and Vodafone, which will combine Vodafone’s...
