Alerts: Employment Law
Reopening: Can an Employer Require Antibody Testing For Returning Employees?
Last week, the EEOC updated its COVID-19-related guidance for employers, titled What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws. In general, this EEOC resource contains important guidance to help employers implement strategies to navigate the impact of COVID-19 in the workplace. In the most recent update, the EEOC answered the question: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), may an employer require antibody testing before permitting employers to re-enter the workplace? Read more.
June 23, 2020
Alerts: Employment Law
California Employees Who Refuse to Return to Work Risk Loss of Unemployment Benefits
Here’s some news for California employers and employees wrestling with the question of how to return to work. Read more.
June 16, 2020
Alerts: Employment Law
EEOC Updates Key Guidance for Employers Reopening Workplaces
The EEOC updated What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws. The update contains important new guidance to help employers manage employee requests lawfully while reopening offices and other workplaces. Read more.
June 16, 2020
Alerts: Employment Law
California Courts Lift Certain COVID-19 Restrictions and Begin Preparations to Fully Reopen
As the COVID-19 crisis eases, California courts have removed certain restrictions that had been put in place to reduce pandemic-related harm. Read more.
June 16, 2020
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Alerts
Tax Alert: Emergency Tax Deferral Period is Almost Over
In previous Tax Alerts (here and here), we advised you that most April 1 - July 14, 2020 federal tax filing and payment deadlines had been extended to July 15, 2020. Read more.
June 16, 2020
Alerts: Entertainment Law
Los Angeles County Authorizes Television, Film, and Music Production Resume on June 12, 2020 With Strict Regulations
On June 11, Los Angeles County approved a staged resumption of film and TV production beginning June 12, 2020. However, it comes with extensive regulations. Read more.
June 16, 2020
In the Press
Setting it Straight: NAD Weighs In On Teeth Aligner Claims
MarketScreener shared Jordyn Eisenpress's blog post "Setting it Straight: NAD Weighs In On Teeth Aligner Claims." View Article
June 16, 2020
In the Press: Praise
Variety’s 2020 New York Women’s Impact Report
Variety’s 2020 New York Women’s Impact Report includes entertainment partner Victoria Cook. The report selects women based on their impact on the entertainment industry within the past year. View Article
June 10, 2020
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In the Press: Quoted
How Brands Should Communicate Safety While Reopening Businesses During COVID-19
Ad Age quotes Hannah Taylor on how brands should effectively communicate reopening during the pandemic. View Article
June 9, 2020
Alerts
Small and Midsize Business Relief: New “Main Street Lending Program “Is on the Way
In our continuing effort to help clients leverage COVID-19-related federal assistance, we are tracking a new relief program due out soon from the Federal Reserve. The “Main Street Lending Program” will facilitate loans to small- and mid-size businesses that were considered to be in sound financial condition before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.
June 9, 2020
Alerts
New York Empowers Businesses and Commercial Building Owners to Require Masks and Temperature Checks
As New York State begins reopening for business, Governor Cuomo gave businesses the right to protect themselves by enacting two New York State Executive Orders. Read more.
June 9, 2020
Alerts: Entertainment Law
California Will Permit Television, Film, and Music Production to Resume on June 12, 2020 Subject to County Public Health Approvals
As several production-heavy states announce the easing of stay-at-home orders and restrictions, the question of how to restart entertainment production in a safe manner has become paramount. Read more.
June 9, 2020
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PPP Loan Program Updates: Enactment of Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act Brings Forgiveness Period, Payroll Cost Threshold, Loan Maturity and Other Changes
The evolution of the PPP continues. On June 5, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which enjoyed bipartisan support in Congress and includes many changes designed to provide more flexibility for PPP borrowers, was signed into law. Read more.
June 9, 2020
In the Press
Production During the Pandemic
Shoot Online features Lisa E. Davis and Marcie Cleary's blog post “The Show Must Go On: Production During the Pandemic." View Article
June 8, 2020
In the Press: Quoted
H&M Scores Win in the Latest Round of 4-Year Long Infringement Fight Over Lookalike Print
The Fashion Law quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on a recent H&M copyright infringement case. View Article
June 7, 2020
Alerts: Employment Law
OSHA Issues New Guidance on Reporting “Work-related” COVID-19 Cases
Employers preparing to reopen offices and worksites have some new reporting requirements from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) of the United States Department of Labor. The new requirements, effective May 26, 2020, spell out when an employer must record and report a COVID-19-related incident. Read more.
June 2, 2020
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Alerts: Entertainment Law
Federal Bill Would Increase Availability of Key Insurance Coverages
As states begin to gradually reopen and networks held virtual upfronts, the entertainment industry is contemplating both when and how production will be able to resume. Studio executives, union representatives and epidemiologists are meeting to develop new protocols that will permit production to restart safely. Read more.
June 1, 2020
Alerts
PPP Loan Program Update: The New SBA Loan Forgiveness Application
On May 15, 2020, the SBA released its Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and instructions for its completion. The application must be completed and submitted by PPP borrowers to their lenders at the end of the eight-week covered period in order to obtain forgiveness of their loans. Read more.
June 1, 2020
Alerts: Estate Planning Law
New York State Surrogate’s Courts Continue to Reopen
After weeks of uncertainty regarding commencement of probate petitions and the admission of Wills to probate, the New York State (NYS) Surrogate’s Court system has taken steps toward reopening for both essential and non-essential matters. Read more.
June 1, 2020
Published Articles
Digital Evidence Repositories and Vulnerable Populations
The ICC Forum published Maria Nava's article, "Digital Evidence Repositories and Vulnerable Populations: How the Accumulation of Digital Evidence May Interact with the Privacy of Sexual Assault Survivors.” View Article
May 31, 2020
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In the Press: Quoted
Trump Tries To Clamp Down On Social Media
MediaPost quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on President Trump's executive order aimed at social media platforms. View Article
May 29, 2020
In the Press
Netflix Scoops Series of Vaughan’s Anatomy of a Scandal
The Bookseller mentions Andrew Hurwitz as part of the team who brokered the screen rights deal for “Anatomy of a Scandal” which is being turned into a six-part Netflix series. View Article
May 28, 2020
Alerts
NYC COVID-19 Relief Package Will Help Restaurants and Certain Small Commercial Tenants
On May 26, 2020, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio enacted legislation to help certain small businesses and restaurants in New York City that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more.
May 27, 2020
Alerts: Employment Law
Checklist: Eleven Policies to Consider Before Reopening Your Business
As economies across the country begin restarting and the COVID-19 pandemic continues, employers have some important, pandemic-related revisions to consider for their employment policies and handbooks. Frankfurt Kurnit’s employment team has been reviewing the applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines and regulations to gather a list of specific policies employers should consider creating or revising. Read more.
May 27, 2020
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In the Press: Praise
Interior Design Magazine Awards Frankfurt Kurnit NYCxDesign Award
Interior Design magazine awarded Frankfurt Kurnit an NYCxDesign Award for the best Corporate Office design in NYC. Thanks to Gensler Design for helping design our beautiful new space. View Article
May 22, 2020
