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April 02, 2020

Governor DeSantis Issued “Stay at Home” Order

Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an Executive Order, effective at 12:01 am, Friday, April 3rd and expires on Thursday, April 30, 2020, that requires people to stay in their homes unless they are working for an essential service, obtaining essential s...

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April 02, 2020

Ohio Governor Extends Stay at Home Order

Governor Mike DeWine announced that Dr. Amy Acton, Director of Health was amending the Stay at Home Order issued on March 22nd extending it until 11:59 pm, Friday, May 1st. The amended order attempts to address questions that have arisen from the ori...

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April 01, 2020

Cyber Hygiene - Best Practices While Working Remotely

As companies transition to employees working from home during the current COVID-19 related disruptions, cyber criminals look at these changes as huge opportunities. In the last week alone, there have been numerous cyber-attacks disrupting businesses...

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March 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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March 31, 2020

To Evaluate or Not: Navigating Immediate and Future Implications of H.B. 197’s Provisions Regarding Teacher/Administrator Evaluations

As public school districts struggle with the myriad issues associated with COVID-19 and the Governor’s Order closing schools, announced on March 12, 2020, a means to continue student learning is every district’s foremost concern.  Other issues, inclu...

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March 31, 2020

In-Person Requirements Relative to Form I-9 Deferred if Workplace is Operating Completely Remotely

Last week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will temporarily defer the requirement for employers to review Form I-9 documents in-person with new employees for employers and workplaces that are operating completely remo...

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March 31, 2020

Handling COVID-19 Issues on Construction Project Sites in Ohio

Governor DeWine continues to permit work on construction projects in Ohio to proceed. In proceeding, contractors must take precautions to protect its workers and limit the possible exposure of persons to the coronavirus. In this regard, the Ohio Faci...

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March 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...

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March 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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March 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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March 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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March 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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March 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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March 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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March 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...

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March 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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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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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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March 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...

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March 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...