Archives: COVID-19

Texas Supreme Court extends case and filing deadlines, ban on jury proceedings in 18th order

By Staff Report on June 30, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Texas Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of Texas on Monday issued its 18th Emergency Order related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order amends existing provisions from the 17th Emergency Order issued May 26. According to a Supreme Court Advisory on the order, the notable changes are: Modifications of civil- and criminal-case deadlines and procedures extended no later than...… Continue Reading

Does Privacy Still Exist Amid Coronavirus?

By Lori-Ann Craig on June 25, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Privacy

Some restaurants that had welcomed in-person dining have closed because an ...

Divorce in Texas after a Pandemic: What to Know

By Jackson Olesky on June 24, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Divorce, Family Law

First, it is important to be aware that the courts are still setting hearings ...

Social distancing and Co-parenting: What to do if your Co-parent refuses to obey social distancing orders

By The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC Blog on June 23, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Family Law

Co-parenting is extremely important during times like this. The health and safety of our ...

Quick Hits – Now is the summer of our discontent edition

By Richard Hunt on June 22, 2020 Posted in ADA, COVID-19

While the latest cases on accessibility law don’t usually look like light reading, right ...

More on the Return to Work: the EEOC Issues New COVID-19 Related Guidance

By William F. Dugan, Emily Harbison and Autumn Sharp on June 18, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Employment Law

Disability-Related Inquiries and Medical Exams: A.7. CDC said in its Interim ...

Another COVID-19 Enforcement Tool: Money Laundering Law

By David Douglass, Fatema Merchant and A. Joseph Jay III on June 16, 2020 Posted in COVID-19

The novel coronavirus and resulting global health pandemic and economic crisis ...

OSHA Guidance on Wearing Masks in the Workplace

By Caroline B. Burnett on June 15, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, OSHA

The new guidance outlines the differences between cloth face coverings, surgical ...

Unexpected Consequences from the Pandemic Shutdown – A Spike in Whistleblower Complaints

By Joseph Y. Ahmad on June 15, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Whistleblowing

From mid-March to mid-May, the SEC reported approx. 4,000 whistleblower ...

The IRS Amends COVID-19 Relief to Add Additional Time-Sensitive Actions

By Haynes and Boone Benefits Group on June 11, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, IRS

under this new guidance, an employer that receives a compliance statement issued ...

How Texas Businesses Could be Affected by COVID-19 Relief Fraud

By Cris Feldman on June 11, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Fraud

As businesses begin to slowly reopen their doors, many have looked to the PPP under ...

DOL Issues FAQs About Face Coverings, Surgical Masks, and Respirators in the Workplace

By Seyfarth Shaw LLP on June 11, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Employment Law

Right up front, the FAQs settles once and for all the question of whether OSHA considers ...

Large-Scale Lease Disputes Hit Major Retailers

By Jeff Raizner on June 11, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Lease

As COVID-19 continues to affect businesses, the landlords of major retailers ...

Remote Jury Trials Are Vital to Keeping Our Courts Functioning

By Tracy McCormack on June 11, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Jury

There are many famous quotes about the power of juries in a democracy ...

Can My Ex Deny Custody Time Because of COVID-19?

By The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC Blog on June 9, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Family Law

Uncertain and difficult economic times can lead to problems when it comes ...

Reminder: A Severance Policy Could be an ERISA Plan

By Haynes and Boone Benefits Group on June 9, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, ERISA

Generally, informal arrangements that feature one-time payments in response to ad hoc ...

Lawyers: In 2020 Being Persuasive More Important Than Ever

By Cordell Parvin on June 9, 2020 Posted in Client Development, COVID-19

It’s no secret that COVID-19 has changed our lives and our profession. I hope things are ...

The Texas Supreme Court Orders Continued Remote Hearings and Procedures for the Foreseeable Future

By Kelly McClure on June 8, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Family Law, Trial

Texas courts may now modify or suspend deadlines for civil and criminal cases ...

The COVID-19 Silver Lining – Positive Aspects of the Online Courtroom

By Bryce Hopson on June 5, 2020 Posted in Courts, COVID-19

This is a new world; there are new rules; and, like it or not, adjustments have been ...

Defending Business Interruption Claims During COVID-19

By MehaffyWeber on June 5, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Insurance

Business interruption is a clause contained in commercial property insurance that is ...

FAQs About Summer Internships During the Pandemic

By Emily Harbison and Benjamin C. Ho on June 4, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Intern

Not surprisingly, summer internships look a bit different this year. Some are cancelled ...

How We Are Using the Internet Differently During COVID-19

By Lisa Hopkins on June 4, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Technology

Move and more website traffic is arriving via computers than mobile devices as more ...

IRS Relief Allows Individuals to Make Participant Elections Electronically

By Haynes and Boone Benefits Group on June 4, 2020 Posted in Beneficiary, COVID-19, IRS

Treasury Regulation § 1.401(a)-21(d)(6) requires participant elections, including ...