By Elias Kahn Millions of Americans are now headlong into the process of returning to their respective workplaces after nearly 18 months of pandemic-required lockdowns and business disruptions. One of the unpleasant truths to accompany this post-COVID return...
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every facet of business, and the legal profession is no exception. Law schools nationwide have either closed their doors for the semester or transitioned to online learning environments . Likewise, more and more law firms...
This Coronavirus and Force Majeure Checklist provides guidance on issues and measures counsel should consider when determining the applicability of the coronavirus with respect to force majeure clauses in your clients’ commercial contracts. This checklist...
by Jeffrey H. Ruzal and Carly Baratt, Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. With the advent of sophisticated workplace information technology that allows employees to connect to a company's computer network from their home with little more than a laptop and an...
This client alert discusses the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on companies that may now need to restructure or file for bankruptcy. COVID-19 has already led to bankruptcy and insolvency filings in different industries, including the drug, retail, airline...
This checklist outlines what counsel should consider when drafting or reviewing a commercial contract. It addresses, among other terms and provisions, pricing and payment, term and termination, representations & warranties, indemnifications, limitations on...
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has battered global markets as many industries grapple with weaker demand and an uncertain outlook. In turn, borrowers and lenders may find themselves navigating credit documentation that did not anticipate such a drastic downturn...
by David Goodwin and Greg Rubio, Covington & Burling LLP This practice note discusses insurance coverage for times when business is interrupted because of property damage or loss. Scope of Coverage Because property insurance policies typically cover only...
Due to social-distancing measures put in place to address the spread of the novel coronavirus, many lawyers and staff have found themselves working from home. While most aren’t running virtual law firms in the strictest sense, many are now likely wondering...
Whenever employees find themselves working from home for the very first time, they usually discover that it’s not as easy as it seems. Fortunately, most attorneys are already comfortable working remotely. Whether it’s during a large-scale crisis or...
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused an unprecedented pause in litigation. For the first time in 100 years, the Supreme Court of the United States has postponed oral arguments , California state courts have postponed trials and Pennsylvania state courts are closed...
A Case Filing Surprise It’s no secret that the Coronavirus and related quarantine measures are having a big impact on lawyers and law firms. Yet while activity in many practice areas is slowing, one in particular is bucking the trend: product liability...
As shelter-in-place orders to combat the novel coronavirus went into effect, businesses of all types were forced to shutter or drastically scale back. Even those that continue to operate remotely are seeing revenues drop as the economic impact spreads. Law firms...
A large section of the legal industry has gone digital as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic—something experts didn’t think we’d see anytime soon. Yet with so many firm employees spending more time online, it means that cybercriminal activity...
Internal communications is a vital part of any law firm’s communications strategy—a fact that becomes all-the-more apparent during emergencies. How you communicate and act in times of crisis can define your reputation and shape your firm’s brand...