Archives: COVID-19

Coronavirus Legal News Briefing (5.14.20)

By Amy Starnes on May 14, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Legal News

Editor’s Note: The State Bar of Texas is providing this collection of important links, blog posts, and media stories to keep its members and the public informed of the latest news and resources related to the novel coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the legal community. Important links State Bar of Texas Coronavirus Legal Resources...… Continue Reading

Coronavirus Scams: Fraud in the Time of a Pandemic

By Lori-Ann Craig on May 14, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Fraud

For the period of Jan. 1, to May 12, 2020, the FTC received 42,151 COVID-19-related ...

Contingent Business Interruption Coverage for Supply Chain Disruptions

By Jeff Raizner on May 13, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Insurance

One of the greatest disruptions caused by COVID-19 is to the global supply chain ...

Coronavirus Legal News Briefing (5.13.20)

By Amy Starnes on May 13, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Legal News

Is Coughing or Spitting on Someone Assault? The Fear of Intentional COVID-19 Transmission

By DC Law on May 13, 2020 Posted in COVID-19

The spread of COVID-19 has made us wary of contact with others. So much so ...

Can providers disclose Covid-19 test results to employers?

By Jeff on May 12, 2020 Posted in COVID-19

Patient gives consent. At the time of service, health care providers can obtain written ...

Coronavirus Legal News Briefing (5.12.20)

By Amy Starnes on May 12, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Legal News

Texas attorneys defend judge who sentenced Dallas salon owner to jail — Attorneys ...

Face Coverings: Q&A for US Employers

By Michael E. Brewer, Caroline B. Burnett and Robin Samuel on May 11, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Employment Law

Does the CDC require the use of face coverings in the workplace? No. At this ...

Using Rule 11 to Keep Your Case Moving During COVID-19

By Tracy McCormack on May 11, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Rule 11

Remember when Rule 11 was used just to memorialize a discovery extension? Meet ...

Coronavirus Business Interruption Claims Expected to Surge & Face Challenges

By James Amaro on May 11, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Insurance

Whether a business’s losses from pandemics or illnesses, like the coronavirus, will be ...

Texas legal aid providers ready to help renters, provide FAQs

By Amy Starnes on May 8, 2020 Posted in Access to Justice, COVID-19, Foreclosure, Legal Aid, Pro Bono, Texas Bar Blog

Texas legal aid organizations are at the forefront helping low-income individuals ...

Coronavirus Legal News Briefing — May 8, 2020

By Amy Starnes on May 8, 2020 Posted in Access to Justice, Bankruptcy, COVID-19, Immigration, Texas Bar Blog

The State Bar of Texas is providing this collection of important links, blog posts ...

May must-reads

By Eric Quitugua on May 7, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Texas Bar Blog

Check out the May issue of the Texas Bar Journal and the staff’s picks ...

Coronavirus Legal News Briefing — May 7, 2020

By Amy Starnes on May 7, 2020 Posted in Appellate, Courts, COVID-19, DACA, Ethics, Immigration, Texas Bar Blog

Employers Take Note of Suspended COBRA Deadlines due to COVID-19

By Haynes and Boone Benefits Group on May 7, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, DOL, ERISA, Fiduciary, General, Medicare

The U.S. Departments of Labor and the Treasury recently issued a joint notice ...

Coronavirus Legal News Briefing — May 6, 2020

By Amy Starnes on May 6, 2020 Posted in Courts, COVID-19, Employment Law, Grand Jury, IRS, Jury, Lawsuit, Texas Bar Blog

Spanish legal advice program Consejos Legales returns May 7

By Eric Quitugua on May 6, 2020 Posted in CARES Act, COVID-19, Houston Bar Association, Texas Bar Blog

The Mexican-American Bar Association of Houston and the Hispanic Bar Association ...

COVID-19 Estate Planning Modifications to Consider In Core Documents

By Michael Cohen on May 6, 2020 Posted in COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has not only resulted in the stark realization of our ...

Texas lawyers assist with employment law, business reopening tips

By Amy Starnes on May 5, 2020 Posted in Blog, COVID-19, Employment Law, Texas Bar Blog

Texas lawyers are offering tips and general guidance to employers navigating ...

COVID-19 Rules Could Lead to Major Litigation for Employers

By Jennifer Spencer on May 5, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, Discrimination, Employment Law

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect on April 1 and the ...

Office of Court Administration provides updated guidance for court operation — May 5, 2020

By Amy Starnes on May 5, 2020 Posted in Courts, COVID-19, Texas Bar Blog

The Office of Court Administration provided updated court operation guidance on May 5 ...

Champions of Justice Gala Benefiting Veterans raises $422,800

By Amy Starnes on May 5, 2020 Posted in Access to Justice, COVID-19, Legal Aid, State Bar, Texas Bar Blog, Texas Supreme Court, Veterans

The Texas Access to Justice Commission and the State Bar of Texas honored veterans ...

Coronavirus Legal News Briefing — May 5, 2020

By Amy Starnes on May 5, 2020 Posted in Courts, COVID-19, Divorce, Family Law, Texas Bar Blog

Coronavirus Legal News Briefing — May 4, 2020

By Amy Starnes on May 4, 2020 Posted in Annual Meeting, COVID-19, Employment Law, Insurance, Liability, Malpractice, Practice Management, State Bar, Technology, Texas Bar Blog