Client Alerts

April

• 4/16/2020
  Ohio Department of Insurance Guidance Regarding Issuing Temporary Resident Agent Licenses During State Of Emergency
  The Ohio Department of Insurance issued Bulletin 2020-08 which states that the Superintendent of the Department has determined that it is in the public interest to issue temporary resident agent licenses, due to the Stay at Home Orders issued by the Director of the Ohio Department of Health.
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• 4/15/2020
  The EEOC Provides Further Guidance on Managing Disability and Accommodation Issues in the Age of COVID-19 (Part II)
  In this Alert, we summarize the EEOC’s most recent guidance on employers’ ADA obligations concerning reasonable accommodation and telework.  Importantly, the EEOC notes that the answers to these questions may change as the risks presented by COVID-19 decrease.
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• 4/14/2020
  Despite New Regulatory Flexibilities, Risks Persist for Companies Transitioning to Production, Sale, and Importation of Face Masks and Respirators
  As widespread shortages of face masks and N95 respirators needed to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic persist, manufacturers, brokers, and other companies across the nation are looking to retool their operations for the production and sale of these crucial items. 
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• 4/14/2020
  CCPA Update: Zoom Application Facing Several CCPA-Related Class Action Lawsuits
  Although the draft regulations implementing the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) have not been finalized, businesses are already encountering a wave of CCPA class action lawsuits.
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• 4/14/2020
  The EEOC Provides Further Guidance on Managing Disability and Accommodation Issues in the Age of COVID-19 (Part I)
  The EEOC made clear in a recent webinar that “in this extraordinary time, the laws enforced by the EEOC -- Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act -- continue to apply.”
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• 4/14/2020
  Claiming Federal Relief Tax Credits and Deferring Payroll Tax Payments
  As with all aspects of Federal COVID-19 relief, guidance on claiming federal tax credits and deferring payroll tax liability is rapidly evolving and is subject to change.  The following provides an outline of guidance on these issues as of the date of this alert.
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• 4/13/2020
  New U.S. EPA Guidance for Site Field Work Decisions Impacted by COVID-19
  On April 10th, U.S. EPA published an interim guidance memorandum titled “Site Field Work Decisions Due to Impacts of COVID-19."
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• 4/13/2020
  Ohio Department of Insurance Issues Product Filing Guidance for Property and Casualty Insurers Introducing Premium Relief Initiatives During COVID‐19 Emergency
  A number of property and casualty insurers contacted the Ohio Department of Insurance seeking premium relief for their policyholders.
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• 4/13/2020
  Remote Work Increases Data Security Risks
  With tens of millions of Americans suddenly working from home data privacy issues have taken on new urgency. 
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• 4/13/2020
  COVID-19 Implications on Higher Education
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• 4/10/2020
  Federal Reserve to the Rescue of Main Street
  The Federal Reserve has continually promised to use its full range of tools to support the flow of credit to households and businesses to counter the economic impact of COVID-19 and to promote a swift economic recovery. 
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• 4/10/2020
  State and Local Tax Alert: Ohio Tax Compliance: The Tax Commissioner Has Not Extended All Filing Due Dates
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• 4/9/2020
  FMCSA Extends and Expands COVID-19 Emergency Declaration
  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended and expanded its emergency declaration that was set to expire on April 12.
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• 4/9/2020
  Alternatives to Laying Off Employees: Benefits Available for Ohio Employees with Reduced Hours
  As employers grapple with the economic effects of COVID-19, reductions in hours and furloughs present difficult-but-effective cost reduction strategies
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• 4/8/2020
  3PLS, CARRIERS, AND SHIPPER’S JOIN TOGETHER CARES Act Forgivable Paycheck Protection Program Loans, EIDL Grants and More
  Federally available, potentially fully forgivable loans are available to eligible 3PLs, carriers, and shippers alike.
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• 4/8/2020
  Ohio Economic Development Agencies Engaged in COVID-19 Relief Efforts
  The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted both our health and our economy. JobsOhio and ODSA are helping businesses cope. 
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• 4/8/2020
  Update: Changes to IP Operations Worldwide
  As part of our dedication to helping our clients stay up-to-date on the ever-changing landscape as it relates to the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve compiled the following highlights of changes to patent, trademark, and copyright operations around the world.
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• 4/8/2020
  Immigration Alert: Visa Status Extensions Without Travel
  With international travel coming seemingly to a halt, employers may be concerned about visa status expirations for their employees who typically extend their status through travel or the consulate, including those in E, Blanket L-1, and TN visa status.
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• 4/8/2020
  Private Non-Profit Eligibility for FEMA Public Assistance Funding
  Although geared primarily to non-federal governmental entities, the FEMA Public Assistance program also provides funding to eligible private non-profit organizations for "emergency protective measures" to respond to the COVID-19 emergency.
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• 4/6/2020
  Immigration Alert: Immigration Consequences of Salary Reduction, Furloughs and Layoffs
  The Department of Labor and the U.S. and Citizenship and Immigration Services have yet to issue any special guidance or relax any statutory or regulatory requirements regarding the treatment of nonimmigrants amid COVID-19 workplace implications.
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