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Many of the attorneys in the Law Firm Alliance author articles and thought leadership pieces on important topics and trends covering a wide variety of practices.
While these articles are correct on matters of law when they are produced, verdicts, rulings, legislation and other actions may affect the applicability of some of the information. Please consult your legal advisor before making decisions on the information you read here.
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DOL Releases Model Notices for New COBRA Premium Subsidy
April 9, 2021
John Godsoe and Robert Patterson - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Congress Removes a Powerful Weapon Wielded by Bankruptcy Trustees
April 9, 2021
To Encourage Landlords to Work with Struggling Tenants
Danny Brader, Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy Attorney,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many tenants have seen their revenues plummet or disappear entirely as a result of state and local regulations on whether they could operate, when, and at what capacity.
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A Primer on Professional Regulation: What to know about the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
April 8, 2021
David C. Tait,
Sands Anderson PC
The Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational (DPOR) is an agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia that regulates approximately 312,000 individuals and businesses in more than 30 occupations and professions. Professions such as contractors, architects and engineers, real estate professionals, surveyors, cosmetologists, community associations, and crematories fall within the ambit of DPOR and its regulatory scope. It is important for those in professions overseen by DPOR to understand its scope, processes, and how to navigate complaints. Some of the most frequently asked questions about DPOR are summarized below.
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Eye on Nursing Homes – Minimum Direct Care and Staff Funding Requirements Approved by NYS Legislature
April 7, 2021
Raul A. Tabora Jr. - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Federal Agencies Explain New Mental Health Parity Requirements for Health Plans
April 7, 2021
Robert W. Patterson - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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What Employers Need to Know About the American Rescue Plan Act
April 6, 2021
Clay Creps - Tonkon Torp LLP
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Virginia Bureau of Insurance Proposes Revised Regulations Implementing Insurance Data Security Act!
April 6, 2021
Bobby N. Turnage, Jr.,
Sands Anderson PC
After considering comments received in response to the proposed regulations, the Bureau of Insurance has just proposed (and has asked the State Corporation Commission to enter an order adopting) revised regulations. The following is a summary of the most significant changes you will find in the Revised Regs.
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What Can Employers Learn from the 2020 EEOC Enforcement and Litigation Statistics?
April 2, 2021
Wade T. Anderson,
Sands Anderson PC
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently released its annual report on workplace discrimination claims. The agency’s detailed breakdown of employment discrimination charges filed in any given fiscal year can help employers identify trends and focus their training and compliance efforts. So what does the data from the 2020 fiscal year tell us?
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New York Officially Lifts Travel Quarantine Requirement for Domestic Travelers
April 1, 2021
Adam P. Mastroleo - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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What the Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Means for New York Employers
April 1, 2021
Hannah K. Redmond - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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