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Things Getting Heated? Avoid These Divorce Disasters
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantBroadcasting Your Side of the Story The only person who needs to hear your side of the story right now is your lawyer. When the divorce is done, you’ll be free(er) to talk about the details, but for now, it’s best to keep its private….
CDC Updates Quarantine Guidelines
On December 2, 2020, the CDC updated its Quarantine Guidance to include two additional shorter options for individuals who are exposed to COVID-19. It must be noted that the CDC still endorses the 14 day quarantine. However, the CDC explained that, “any quarantine shorter than 14 days balances reduced burden against a small possibility of…
OK At Work: Vaccines at Work
With the flu season upon us and a new COVID-19 vaccine in the works, employee vaccination is on the minds of many employers. On this week’s OK at Work episode, Offit Kurman attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss whether employers can, and, equally important, if they should, mandate vaccination.
COVID-19 Spike: Tips on How to Address Workplace Infection and the Holidays
In a scary reality, millions of people defied recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this Thanksgiving by traveling. In fact, air travel alone was down only 40% from pre-Pandemic November travel in 2019. Unfortunately, the surge in individuals traveling for the holidays increases the risk of infection in our communities and…
Employers Should Learn from the NFL in Addressing Operational Risk
Not only does the COVID-19 pandemic create a risk of legal exposure for employers and business owners, but it also creates operational risk. For businesses that have managed to remain operational through the pandemic, it is critical that they maintain operations to the highest level possible. While compliance with the CDC, state, and local guidelines…
M&A Nuggets: HIPAA in M&A
Any buyer or seller of a health care related business has had to deal with the federal law known as HIPAA. Indeed, a buyer of a health care business typically devotes a significant amount of time to determine a seller’s compliance with HIPAA. Exactly what is HIPAA and exactly what should a buyer investigate regarding…
LawMatters – November 2020
LawMatters – November 2020 In the November 2020 edition of LawMatters, Offit Kurman attorneys discuss how to continue connecting virtually and how to prepare yourself for the upcoming holiday season, while our Intellectual Property group highlights California’s Privacy Rights laws and the U.S. Trademark Offices latest plans. Our LawMatters newsletter has been a staple in…
Read & Share: Bitcoin is Near All-Time Highs and the Mainstream Doesn’t Care…Yet
Bitcoin Near All-Time Highs vs. Search Interest Just about every financial asset saw a huge drop in March, but few have had the spectacular recovery that bitcoin has had since then. Up more than 300% from the March lows, bitcoin is within $1,000 of its all-time high ($19,891) established three years ago. While 2017’s run-up saw…
Association Answers: Don’t Rain on My Parade
Increasing Events of Extreme Rainfall and Flooding Cause Headaches for HOA’s And Homeowners A townhome community in Salisbury suffered unprecedented flooding rainfalls over the last two years. One townhome located in the community’s low-lying area sustained damage to the foundation and other structural components, to the point that the structure was starting to settle….
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