As we continue to fight a major public health battle, there are individuals in Hong Kong who require isolating, though in a conceptual rather than a physical sense. Forget Covid-19 for a moment, I’m talking
As businesses in Ohio continue to reopen, employers are concerned about potential liability if their employees or customers contract COVID-19 in their workplace or business. Similar concerns exist for colleges and schools as their students
Specific measures have just been announced that will enter into force on September 15th , when Portugal enters into “Contingency Situation.” MORE.
An exemption order gazetted by the Government to provide temporary relief for companies facing financial difficulties during the Covid 19 pandemic lockdown, has been challenged as unconstitutional and ultra vires the powers of the Minister.
Following the European Council Recommendation, of June, 30th, 2020, regarding the temporary restriction of travel not indispensable for the EU and the possible lifting of such restrictions, the Portuguese Government, by order no. 6756-C/2020, has
In its latest bid to provide some breathing space for companies affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Secretary of State has recently issued The Companies etc. (Filing Requirements) (Temporary Modifications) Regulations 2020 (hereafter “2020 Regulations”)
Rich May attorneys David Glod and Danielle Justo were recently featured on episodes of Radio Entrepreneurs. Dave Glod joined the show to discuss navigating landlord-tenant disputes and commercial litigation during the Coronavirus pandemic. MORE.
While the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect our daily lives in multiple ways, it is by no means the main topic of conversation in Hong Kong these days. News programmes, publications and websites are dominated
Watch partner Joseph F. Borg discuss how regulators are coping with COVID-19 during the SiGMA Asia Summit: MORE.
Earlier this month, the Department of Health undertook a Privacy Impact Assessment in relation to the COVIDSafe contact tracing app — and now with over 5 million Australians registered to use the app, the federal
As businesses in Ohio reopen and employees return to work, employers are concerned about potential liability if their employees or customers contract COVID-19 in their workplace or business. Two bills pending in the Ohio General
The State of Calamity was extended throughout the national territory until 11:59 pm June 14th, 2020, through Council of Ministers Resolution No. 40-A/2020 of May 30th. By this resolution, the Government continues the process of
The coronavirus is nothing if not tenacious. While Hong Kong has dealt with the pandemic better than almost any other jurisdiction, it would appear that new cases are inevitable. Therefore, our government’s extreme caution with
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OMHAS) has published guidance for behavioral health providers preparing to restart in-person services, which (among other things) outlines a variety of policies and procedures that providers
FIRST PUBLISHED ON 05.11.2020 – In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Massachusetts legislature and Governor Baker enacted the law H.4647 (the “Act”) placing a temporary moratorium on most evictions and foreclosures. For an
Royal Decree-Law 16/2020, of April 28, has been published with the above heading in the B.O.E. of April 29, 2020, and will enter into force the day after its publication, that is, on April 30.
FIRST PUBLISHED ON 05.05.2020 – On 24 April 2020, the Department of Information published Legal Notice 156 of 2020, Legal Notice 157 of 2020 and Legal Notice 161 of 2020. In this set of updates, we
The recent slew of ministerial orders under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 demonstrates how subsidiary legislation should not be passed or applied. Dissimilarities between the language of the CMCO5 and statements
FIRST PUBLISHED ON 04.30.2020 – Royal Decree-Law 16/2020, of April 28, has been published with the above heading in the B.O.E. of April 29, 2020, and will enter into force the day after its publication, that
You will probably already be aware that the Victorian Government recently passed theCOVID 19-Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Act 2020 (Omnibus Act) which came into operation on the 25 April 2020. The purpose of the Omnibus Act
On April 26, 2020 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order extending the suspension of scope of practice laws for Michigan hospitals and health care providers. See EO 2020-61. Gov. Whitmer first ordered temporary relief
FIRST PUBLISHED ON 04.03.2020 – We are living in very difficult times not solely from a personal, family and human point of view but also from business perspective, as a set of measures have been
FIRST PUBLISHED ON 04.07.2020 – Article 7 of the Real Decree 463/2020, of March 14, which declares the state of alarm for the management of the situation of health crisis caused by COVID-19, limits freedom
FIRST PUBLISHED ON 04.23.2020 – A great deal has been written (including by the authors of this article) about the immediate legal issues businesses faced at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the pandemic
On April 24, 2020 the new Regulation (EU) 2020/561 officially entered into force, postponing the date of application of most Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) provisions to May 26, 2021. MORE.
We have previously issued a number of alerts regarding the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on public companies, including ones regarding issues related to annual meetings and periodic and ongoing disclosure obligations. As calendar
On Thursday, 23 April 2020 the Victorian Parliament passed the COVID-19 Omnibus (Emergency Measures) Bill 2020 (Vic) introducing a range of measures to facilitate the Victorian Government’s response to the pandemic. These measures include deferring
The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has released further guidance regarding how it will regulate during the Covid-19 crisis. For details about the previous guidance released by the ICO, please see our previous blog here.
With the extension of the Movement Control Order, the need to regulate social and business activities beyond a blanket restriction of movement, has become more apparent. This includes the power to identify and legitimise acceptable
While we are all familiar with the way in which lawsuits are typically resolved, there is one method that is often underutilized: the use of a private, retired judge. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most
Data privacy. Tax strategy. Contract negotiations. Employment matters. Trade concerns. Legal disputes…
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, you need answers to keep your business running during the crisis — and thriving after the battle is won.
Data privacy. Tax strategy. Contract negotiations. Employment matters. Trade concerns. Legal disputes…
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, you need answers to keep your business running during the crisis — and thriving after the battle is won.
