If there is one positive thing that COVID-19 has done it is urge Congress to work together and fast to pass some legislation. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act just introduced into the house on March 11 has now been approved by both the...
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed House Bill 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) into law. The law takes effect on April 2, 2020, and remains in effect until December 31, 2020....
With the significant disruptions to civil society, Canadian business owners face a host of immediate concerns. Trademarks and intellectual property are naturally lower on the list, and brand owners should take some comfort that there’s a bit of...
The coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”) outbreak that started in December 2019 has stirred novel responses globally, including Chinese cities that are homes to millions of people being sealed off before the Chinese New Year of 2020 and the U.S....
Employers across the globe, faced with the need to reduce the risk of workplace transmission of COVID-19, may be contemplating imposing standard temperature screenings on their employees. In many jurisdictions, an employer may need or want to consult...
Delaware corporations routinely include “exclusive federal forum” provisions in their charters and bylaws to designate federal courts as the exclusive forum for litigating claims under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “’33 Act”). Corporations...
Due to the coronavirus, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices are closed to the public. USCIS has suspended routine in-person services until at least April 1, 2020 to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)....
Can my HDHP offer free coverage for COVID-19 expenses (before the deductible is met) and still remain HSA eligible? Yes, the IRS has issued guidance in Notice 2020-15 to clarify that coverage of COVID-19 expenses prior to satisfaction of the...
Permissibility of electronic signatures often depends on the governing law and subject matter of the contract. Dramatic changes in working patterns are underway in the United States and around the world, with public health considerations amid the...
As the spread of COVID-19 accelerates across the United States, hospitals, health systems, and other providers face unique challenges. Arent Fox’s Health Care Group analyzes what you need to know about regulatory changes and guidance from the federal...
