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May 11, 2020

HHS Provider Payments Update

As detailed in our April 29, 2020 Alert “HHS Provider Payments: Lack of Clarity Means Risk of Retention,” many health care providers received payments pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, with additional payment...

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May 08, 2020

EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance on “High-Risk” Employees Returning to Work

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued new guidance regarding “high-risk” employees returning to work during the COVID-19 pandemic. A revised Q&A document published on May 7, 2020, addresses the question of when an employer may...

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May 08, 2020

Governor Extends Florida State of Emergency

Governor DeSantis issued EO 20-114, which extends the state of emergency in Florida initially established by EO 20-52 and set to expire today, May 8, 2020.  Under Florida Statutes Section 252.36, an executive order is limited to 60 days unless renewe...

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The Modern Physician

Ericka Adler is quoted in "The Modern Physician: An examination of the changing environment affecting paitent care, medical practices, and seeking a secure retirement." Click HERE to read the article. (May 7, 2020)

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May 07, 2020

Illinois Starts the Process of Reopening

On May 5, 2020, Illinois Govern J.B. Pritzker issued a multi-phase approach to reopening the State of Illinois in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This document, titled “Restore Illinois,” is a comprehensive approach to restoring business operations a...

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May 04, 2020

Congress may Overturn IRS’ Position in Notice 2020-32 that Expenses Resulting in Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness are Not Deductible

On April 30, 2020 the IRS issued Notice 2020-32 which concluded that no deduction is allowed under the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”), for an expense that is otherwise deductible if the payment of the expense results in covered loan forgiveness under...

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May 04, 2020

IRS Clarifies That Expenses Resulting in Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Are Not Deductible

On April 30, 2020 the IRS issued Notice 2020-32 which clarifies that no deduction is allowed under the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”), for an expense that is otherwise deductible if the payment of the expense results in covered loan forgiveness under...

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May 01, 2020

Highlights from Ohio’s May 1, 2020 Revised Stay at Home (Stay Safe) Order

On May 1, 2020, Dr. Amy Acton issued a new stay at home/stay safe order effective until midnight on Friday, May 29, 2020. This order permits certain businesses in Ohio to reopen and operate as long as they can comply with the requirements set forth i...

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May 01, 2020

Key Issues to Address in Returning to Work

Businesses preparing to reopen their doors and return their workforces must be aware of various state and federal requirements with which compliance is required. Our Roetzel Reopen America Readiness (“RRAR”) Team has been working diligently to compil...

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April 30, 2020

Reopening Your Community: Frequently Asked Questions

With the issuance of Executive Order 20-112: Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan for Florida’s Recovery and the expiration of the Governor’s Safer at Home Order (Executive Order No. 20-91) on May 4, 2020 pursuant to Executive Order 20-111, we wanted to p...

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April 29, 2020

HHS Provider Payments: Lack of Clarity Means Risk of Retention

Pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, as of April 10, 2020, many health care providers began receiving deposits to their financial accounts. This portion of the CARES Act is intended to provide swift financial as...

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April 29, 2020

Reopening Your Medical or Dental Practice: Preparing Compliant Policies to Limit Practice Liability

Medical and dental practices preparing to re-open or expand services being offered to patients must be aware of various state and federal requirements with which compliance is required.  Because there is still a COVID-19 pandemic, elevated safety sta...

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April 29, 2020

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Repeals Emergency Rule

On Monday, April 27, 2020, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission repealed the Emergency Rule they adopted on April 16th that shifted the burden of proof onto employers of health care providers, first responders and other essential personnel w...

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HHS Stimulus: Practices May Not be Eligible to Retain Funds

"If your practice recently received an electronic payment as part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) distribution of stimulus relief funds, you may be wondering whether or not you can retain those funds. Although the first reaction...

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April 24, 2020

EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance to Address Employers Reopening for Business

As many employers prepare to reopen for business following government-mandated shutdowns, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its guidance for employers on issues related to COVID-19. A revised Q&A document published by the...

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April 23, 2020

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Enacts Emergency Rule Relating to Front Line Employees

Effective April 16, 2020, the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) adopted an Emergency Rule addressing First Responders and Front-Line Workers (Rule). The Rule applies to the period of time beginning March 9, 2020, the date of the...

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April 22, 2020

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Announces its Recommendations for Re-Opening Health Care Facilities for Non-COVID-19 Care

On April 19, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published its recommendations for re-opening health care facilities for non-COVID-19 care in states or regions that have met certain “Gating Criteria” announced by President Trump...

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May 2020

Ohio is one Step Closer to Learning Whether the DMA and MTA both Apply to Mineral Rights

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April 21, 2020

Federal Government Temporarily Postpones Certain Import Duties, Taxes, and Fees

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations were modified April 19, 2020 to temporarily postpone the deadline for importers of record who have suffered “significant financial hardship” to deposit estimated duties, taxes, and fees the importe...

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April 20, 2020

Case Law Update: Ohio is One Step Closer to Learning Whether the DMA and MTA Both Apply to Mineral Rights

Merit briefs have been filed in a landmark oil and gas case currently pending before the Supreme Court of Ohio: West v. Bode, Case No. 2019-1494. And the stakes could not be higher for both surface and mineral owners, because the Supreme Court is bei...