The impacts of COVID-19 have been felt in every corner of Florida and have dramatically affected the way that we do business, the way we interact, and the way we live. This article offers guidance on Floridaβs progress toward loosening COVID-19 restrictions. We begin by briefly tracing the history
Severe or Pervasive Remains the Standard to Evaluate Claims of Sexual Harassment in Minnesota
This week, the Minnesota Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision affirming that the severe or pervasive standard remains the test for assessing claims of sexual harassment under the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA). In doing so, the court rejected efforts by the plaintiffβs bar to modify the standard in
Virginia Prepares to Enter βPhase Twoβ of its Reopening Plan Everywhere Except Northern Virginia and Richmond
On June 2, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order 65 and Order of Public Health Emergency Six (βExecutive Order 65β), which is set to take effect at 12:00 a.m. on Friday, June 5, 2020. In entering the Order, the governor cited βremarkable progressβ in addressing the COVID-19
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Virginia Prepares to Enter βPhase Twoβ of its Reopening Plan
Updated June 9, 2020
Puerto Rico Enacts Law Designating COVID-19 as a Work-Related Condition for Workersβ Compensation Purposes
On June 1, 2020, Puerto Rico Governor Hon. Wanda VΓ‘zquez-Garced signed into law Act No. 56-2020, amending the Puerto Rico Workers’ Accident Compensation Act (Act No. 45-1935) to extend workersβ compensation insurance coverage to certain employees who get infected with COVID-19 while performing their duties.
Congress Approves Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
On June 3, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed by voice vote the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020 (H.R. 7010). The House of Representatives had approved this bill with near unanimity on May 28. Generally, the PPP provides low-interest, forgivable loans to small businesses affected by the
Michigan Moves to Stage 4 of the Safe State Plan, Setting the Stage for Most Businesses to Reopen
On June 1, 2020, Michigan Governor Whitmer issued an Executive Order moving the entire state of Michigan to Stage 4 of the Michigan Safe Start Plan and setting the stage for most businesses to resume operations.
Lawyering Through Covid-19: What Weβve Heard From the Practices
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Era Virginia Governor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Law
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