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David L. Dubrow, Richard J. Krainin

Arent Fox is counseling clients on the business loan programs included in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

Anthony V. Lupo, Aaron H. Jacoby, Russell P. McRory

Consumers are stuck at home. How does business continue? We talked with Aaron Jacoby and Russ McRory about the impact of state and local “Stay at Home” orders in California and New York and how dealers and manufacturers can navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

Russell P. McRory, Daisy Sexton

On Friday, March 20, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the “New York State on PAUSE” Executive Order (“PAUSE,” Executive Order No. 202.8: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency).

Robert K. Carrol, Jeffrey B. Weston

Like some other states, California has its own state version of the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. 

Aaron H. Jacoby, Gus N. Paras

Recent state and local executive orders limit or suspend many operations of California dealers and repair facilities. This alert summarizes the effects and penalties of recent orders, which are changing daily. 

Darrell S. Gay, Michael L. Stevens

On March 18, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law Senate 8091 providing for paid sick leave, family leave, and certain disability leave for employees affected by mandatory or precautionary orders to quarantine or isolate due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. 

Byron Dorgan*, Philip S. English*, Oliver Spurgeon III*, Jon S. Bouker, Dan H. Renberg, Richard J. Krainin, Jeffrey B. Tate , Linda M. Jackson, Laura E. Doyle*, Alexandra M. Romero, Justin A. Goldberg

After midnight on the East Coast on Wednesday, March 25, negotiators from the U.S. Congress and Trump Administration finally agreed to the framework of a historic $2 trillion bill. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) constitutes a new Marshall Plan for our nation.

Russell P. McRory

On Friday, March 20, Governor Lamont signed Executive Order No. 7H, effective 8 PM, March 23. 

Russell P. McRory

On Monday, March 23, Governor Inslee signed the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Executive Order, effective midnight, March 25. 

Russell P. McRory

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued an Executive Order on Monday that closed all “non-essential businesses” across the State starting at 5 p.m. on March 23, 2020.

Darrell S. Gay, David Yearwood

On March 20, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed the “New York State on PAUSE” Executive Order (“PAUSE Order”) to ensure safety for residents across New York State. Effective 8PM Sunday, March 22, 2020, all statewide non-essential businesses must close all in-person operations.

Darrell S. Gay, Michael L. Stevens

As more and more states order businesses to close their physical locations because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, employers are being encouraged by the federal and state governments to work remotely and not have their employees report to worksites unless they fit into the definition of essential

Russell P. McRory, Michael P. McMahan

On Saturday, March 21, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 107, effective 9 PM that day. 

Henry Morris, Jr., Alexandra M. Romero, Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson

With COVID-19 diagnosed in 21 of Maryland’s 24 counties and the disease’s death toll increasing, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has issued another order designed to stem the virus’s spread. Effective at 5:00 on Monday evening, all “non-essential businesses” closed until the state of emergency ends.

On Monday, March 23, 2020, Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker issued an emergency order (the “Order”) that as of noon, Tuesday, March 24, 2020, “all businesses and organizations that do not provide ‘COVID-19 Essential Services’ [must] close their physical workplaces and facilities to workers, customer

Aaron H. Jacoby, Lisa Singer

The California New Car Dealers Association has requested a memo regarding online vehicle sales, home delivery and remote work for vehicle salespersons. Below is our executive summary followed by a brief discussion.

Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson, Nadia Patel

Yesterday, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued a state-wide order aimed at promoting health and safety and reducing COVID-19’s spread. The order, which goes into effect today at 11:59 p.m., bans all gatherings of more than 10 people and mandates that certain non-essential businesses close. 

Aaron H. Jacoby, Russell P. McRory, Gus N. Paras

Found below is the current status for state and local orders impacting employers across the country.

Darrell S. Gay, Elizabeth Satarov, David Yearwood

What Does This Mean For Legal Proceedings in New York State?

Elliott M. Kroll, Julius A. Rousseau, III, James M. Westerlind, Richard G. Liskov

As noted in our previous Legal Alerts concerning insurance coverage for coronavirus related issues, as businesses are forced to close, travel is restricted, and supply chains are disrupted, COVID-19 insurance claims will proliferate, likely affecting all lines of coverage, particularly property and

David R. Hamill

The coronavirus (COVID-19) is affecting all elements of society – with changes coming every day. These changes include the import, trade and transportation sectors. We will keep you updated on these changes as they occur.

Russell P. McRory, Daisy Sexton

On Friday, March 20, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the “New York State on PAUSE” Executive Order (“PAUSE,” Executive Order No. 202.8: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency).

Nancy J. Puleo, Lauren C. Schaefer

The Massachusetts Department of Unemployment (DUA) has taken steps to streamline the process for securing unemployment benefits in light of increased demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Stewart S. Manela, Alexandra M. Romero, Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson, Henry Morris, Jr.

The disruptions resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic present difficult questions for many employers who must decide whether to close offices, furlough employees, or layoff all or part of their workforce.

Henry Morris, Jr., Michael L. Stevens, Linda M. Jackson, Alexandra M. Romero

On March 18, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser signed into law the COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020. The statute, which the City Council passed unanimously, contains two major workforce protections applicable to employers in the District of Columbia.