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Mar 31, 2020 | Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot: Termination of a Healthcare Provider Contract amidst COVID-19: The Provider Experience
Roetzel HealthLaw HotSpot™ is a podcast for physicians and health professionals that covers the legal issues and trends that affect the health care industry. In Episode 9, Ericka Adler discusses the termination of healthcare contracts amidst COVID-19...
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Mar 30, 2020 | U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Temporarily Extends Filing Deadlines
Businesses – currently facing immediate crises arising from the COVID-19 pandemic – may be temporarily distracted from issues that, in more ordinary times, would be important to them, such as protecting and maintaining their valuable intellectual pro...
Alert | Wealth Transfer & Succession Planning Alert
Mar 30, 2020 | Individuals No Longer Have to Take Minimum Required Distributions from Retirement Accounts in 2020
A new Act that was approved by Congress last week eliminated the requirement that retirees must take a required minimum distribution from their retirement account in 2020.     The CARES Act, the $2 trillion coronavirus-relief bill passed by Congres...
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Mar 30, 2020 | Layoffs in the Time of the Coronavirus
Whether due to a loss or decrease in production or to state government mandates stemming from COVID-19, an increasing number of companies are being forced to suspend business operations. Employers covered by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notif...
Alert | Business and Commercial Litigation Alert
Mar 29, 2020 | Supreme Court of Ohio Tolls Litigation Deadlines and Timelines
The Supreme Court of Ohio issued an order effectuating and expanding upon the emergency legislation Governor DeWine signed into law on March 27, 2020 in response to COVID-19, which tolled statutes of limitations, as well as litigation deadlines and t...
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Mar 28, 2020 | Florida Governor Issues Executive Order Banning Short-Term Rentals
On March 27, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order Number 20-87, banning short-term rentals for the next two weeks. Finding that Florida is experiencing an increase in individuals fleeing to Florida from out-of-state locations where “shelter...
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Mar 27, 2020 | If Passed, House Bill 589 Requires Insurers Offering Business Interruption Insurance to Cover Losses Due to COVID-19
Earlier this week, the Ohio legislation introduced H.B. No. 589 to require insurers offering business interruption insurance to cover losses attributable to COVID-19.  The bill declares the act to be “an emergency measure necessary for the immediate...
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Mar 27, 2020 | New Ohio Law Tolls Statutes of Limitations and Deadlines in Civil Lawsuits Due to COVID-19
On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, the Ohio House and Senate passed House Bill 197.1 The emergency COVID-19 legislation, which was signed into law by Governor DeWine, will have an immediate impact on active and impending litigation matters. Section 22 of...
Alert | Public Law Alert
Mar 27, 2020 | President Signs Unprecedented $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Bill
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (H.R. 478), which is a $2 trillion stimulus package in response to the impact the Coronavirus is having on the U.S. Economy. The nearly 900-pa...
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Mar 27, 2020 | HIPAA In the Time of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The important thing to recognize is that while CMS and the Office of Civil Rights have relaxed certain HIPAA procedures for the course of this national health emergency the rules have been modified and not abandoned.  For instance, a covered entity (...
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Mar 27, 2020 | Proper Termination of an Existing Contract
"A common question I am asked by physicians is how to properly terminate an existing contract. This is an important question because improper termination, or failure to understand the termination provisions, can lead to legal and financial consequenc...
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Mar 27, 2020 | Family First Coronavirus Response Act: What Physicians Need to Know
"Small physician practices have a lot of questions about The Family First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRS”), which was signed into law on March 18, 2020. As part of this Act, Congress enacted the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (“FM...
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Mar 27, 2020 | Estate Planning and COVID-19 – Be Prepared
Roetzel knows that COVID-19 has impacted all of our lives in immeasurable ways. The stress associated with the virus is understandable, but Roetzel can help provide you peace of mind. This is an ideal time to assess your estate plan to ensure that it...
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Mar 26, 2020 | Estate Planning in the COVID-19 Era
While no one can diminish the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to note that there are certain tax planning opportunities that now exist due to low interest rates, depressed stock values, and a likely reduction in the federal esta...
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Mar 26, 2020 | Ohio General Assembly Passes Emergency Legislation in Response to COVID-19
The Ohio General Assembly has passed emergency legislation in response to the COVID pandemic. The legislation has been sent to the Governor for his signature which is expected sometime today.  The following issues were addressed, please click on a to...
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Mar 26, 2020 | U.S. Senate Passes SBA Economic Relief Bill
Early this morning, the United States Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 3548 allowing the expansion of the SBA 7(a) loan program to provide economic relief to small businesses through the new Paycheck Protection Program. The bill will need t...
Alert | Education Law Alert
Mar 26, 2020 | House Bill 197: Temporary Amendments to Ohio Law Relating to the Operations of Schools and Boards of Education During the COVID-19 Health Crisis
On March 25, 2020, the Ohio General Assembly passed House Bill (“HB”) 197 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  HB 197 addresses a number of topics important to the ongoing operation of K-12 schools and boards of education during this public health...
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Mar 25, 2020 | Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
On March 24th, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor published guidance for employers regarding compliance with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which takes effect on April 1st, 2020. Generally, the Act provides up to 80 hours of emergency p...
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Mar 24, 2020 | Cleveland Approves Loan Payment Relief for Small Businesses
The Cleveland City Council has approved legislation that will provide loan payment relief for local small businesses.  The emergency legislation, which was introduced and approved on Monday night, will allow Cleveland’s Economic Development Direct...
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Mar 24, 2020 | Practical Tips for Ohio Construction in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
On March 22, 2020, Governor DeWine issued a Stay at Home Order that permits essential infrastructure projects to continue performance. Essential infrastructure includes construction projects and specifically, the Governor’s Order makes it clear that...