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Read & Share: The Most Loved Brands of COVID-19

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant Pandemic Proof: The Most Loved Brands of COVID-19 Since March of this year, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced millions of people to physically distance themselves from others, yet many feel closer to their loved ones than ever before. When it comes to brands, consumers…

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Pennsylvania Travel Quarantine Revised to Match the CDC Standard

On December 4, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health amended the travel Quarantine to match the updated CDC Quarantine standard.  As discussed in my previous blog, the latest order required travelers to obtain a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of returning to the Commonwealth. If the individual does not get tested, then that person would…

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Governor Wolf Issues an Order Directing Limited-Time Mitigation

On December 10, 2020, Governor Wolf and Secretary of Health Rachel Levine issued an Order Directing Limited-Time Mitigation. A copy of Dr. Levine’s Order, which is identical to the Governor’s Order, can be found here. The Order goes into effect December 12, 2020 at 12:01 am and will remain in effect until January 4, 2021….

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Creative Compliance: Remote Work & COVID-19

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OK At Work: CDC Quarantine Guidance

On this week’s episode of OK at Work,  Russell Berger and Sarah Sawyer discuss updates to the CDC guidelines regarding quarantine periods following close contacts.  They review the previous guidance, the newest updates, and what it means for your business so you can stay compliant.  Russell and Sarah also discuss how different employers, with different…

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United States Patent and Trademark Office Fee Adjustments Effective January 2, 2021

Important Notice – Please Mark Your Calendars! The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced that it will adjust various filing fees effective January 2, 2021. The fee adjustments have been deemed necessary to address increasing costs for USPTO and Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) operations. The most notable fee changes are…

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Read & Share: The World’s Largest IPOs Adjusted For Inflation

Billion-dollar initial public offerings (IPOs) are always eyebrow-raising events, and many have already made headlines in 2020. Following the recent trend of tech IPOs outnumbering and out-hyping the competition, the software has led the way. Cloud storage company Snowflake raised $3.4 billion in the largest-ever software IPO. In comparison, gaming software developer Unity completed an IPO…

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No COVID-19 Business Immunity in Pennsylvania

On Monday, November 30, 2020, Governor Wolf vetoed House Bill 1737. House Bill 1737 proposed civil liability immunity for businesses during the pandemic. In his veto, Governor Wolf explained that the proposed legislation was broad and overreaching. “Shielding entities from liability in such a broad fashion as provided under this bill invites the potential for…

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Five Ways to Make a Great First Impression

By the time you have read this sentence, you have already made your first impression. Some researchers determined that first impressions are made in as little as a 1/10th of a second within meeting someone new. Other researchers believe it takes between 7 and 60 seconds for someone to form an opinion about you. The…

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Creative Compliance: Travel Policies and Considerations

The holidays are now in full swing, which typically means many employees traveling to see loved ones or make use of their vacation time before year’s end. However, this year, employee travel brings with it the potential for issues far more significant than a delayed flight or pesky traffic jams. In this episode of Creative…

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