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Albany Commercial Division Looks Beyond “First-In-Time” Analysis When Considering Dismissal Pursuant to CPLR § 3211(a)(4)
Mac Parent LLC v. North American Elite Insurance Company, Index No. 906489/2020, Supreme Court, Albany County
On March 29, 2021, Justice Richard J. Platkin, of the Albany County Commercial…
Implications of the Pandemic on Hospitals – New OIG Report, Government Response, and What Comes Next
As many of us are starting to see the small light at the end of the tunnel, many hospitals are still reeling from the stress of the last year. Following…
The U.S. government has prioritized oversight and enforcement of cases related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sheppard Mullin’s COVID-19 Oversight & Enforcement Response Team is tracking new federal enforcement actions related…
Finding the Weak Links – President Biden Executive Order Demands Review of Critical U.S. Supply Chains
On February 24, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14017, “Executive Order on America’s Supply Chains,” requiring a review of global supply chains that support key U.S. industries…
The U.S. healthcare system has been undergoing significant changes since the passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, which helped precipitate a wave of hospital and healthcare system consolidation…
A year after the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, it remains to be seen how the Biden Administration will approach enforcement against businesses who received pandemic relief through the…
Labor Commissioner Issues FAQs for Supplemental COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Law
In a prior article, we explained Senate Bill 95, which requires employers with more than 25 employees in California to provide COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick leave. You can read it…
California Enacts Expansive, Retroactive Supplemental COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Law
Beginning on March 29, 2021, Senate Bill 95 will place additional requirements on employers to provide supplemental paid sick leave to employees impacted by COVID-19. The bill, which was approved…
OSHA Adopts New COVID-19 National Emphasis Program to Increase Its Enforcement Efforts
On March 12, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) launched its new COVID-19 National Emphasis Program (“NEP”). The new OSHA directive outlines policies and procedures for minimizing worker…
On Monday, March 8, 2021, the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”) issued new Guidance for Fully Vaccinated People. The CDC defines “fully vaccinated people” as those who received both…
DFEH Issues Guidance to Employers Regarding Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policies
On March 4, 2021, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (“DFEH”) updated its COVID-19 related guidance. In addition to addressing whether an employer may ask about symptoms…
OIG Warns Telehealth Industry: “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility”
On February 4, 2021, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), Office of Public Affairs, issued a Press Release (the “DOJ Press Release”) announcing that Kelly Wolfe, President of Regency…