Employers must balance the need to keep employees from COVID-19 with employment discrimination laws.
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic has revealed gaps in traditional severability provisions, which leave parties vulnerable to having to decide between breaching a contract or violating a government order or CDC recommendation..
Read MoreBefore the coronavirus pandemic, only a handful of states allowed remote online notarization. Now, most states allow remote notaries.
Read MoreBeing able to work in a variety of environments enables employees to be available when needed without sacrificing family life. Plus, it’s terrific for mental health to be able to work outside while sipping a cup of coffee and enjoying the morning sun and a gentle breeze.
Read MoreStay-at-home orders differ from orders closing non-essential businesses, which only restrict business activity. Stay-at-home orders limit individual movement and may impose criminal liability on individuals who violate them.
Read MoreAs states order closure of non-essential businesses, differing federal and state standards can make it challenging for business and real estate owners to determine whether their busineses are essential and can remain open.
Read MoreParties entering into contracts during this historic pandemic may want a COVID-19 specific force majeure clause. Since these clauses cover a force majeure event that is already occurring, they require different considerations than typical force majeure clauses.
Read MoreBusiness owners should review their contracts and take steps to assure that contract notice provisions include options that will reach the business during a period of mandatory seclusion.
Read MoreThroughout the nation, businesses and real estate owners are facing financial challenges due to coronavirus. If the businesses aren't closed altogether, they may have fewer customers and lower profits, if any. And there are the additional out-of-pocket costs associated with combating COVID-19. In some instances, business interruption insurance or contract risk allocation language may provide relief from COVID-19 financial losses.
Read MoreMarket changes and governmental requirments due to coronavirus may trigger contract force majeure provisions and excuse parties from contract performance.
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