By Brian Skinner, Esq. As states began the process of reopening their economies, they took different paths to put in place COVID-19 mitigation rules for businesses. Some have implemented mandatory standards for businesses that are intended to protect employees. Other states have simply issued guidelines. …Read More
By Brian Skinner, Esq. One of the major pre-requisites for states desiring to relax COVID-19 mitigation measures is the ability to identify those who are infected with and exposed to COVID-19 through contact tracing. Contact tracing is a time-honored public health tool used by state and local governments …Read More
By Brian Skinner, Esq. During his press conference on Monday, Governor Justice announced he will use funds from the federal CARES Act to provide the state’s portion of the additional unemployment benefits included in the executive memorandum signed by President Trump on Saturday. Last Friday I wrote about governor’s authority to use funds allocated to …Read More