Quick Details Date | May 17, 12:00 PM ET Location | Online Presenter Session Overview As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, this webinar will feature a panel of senior professionals and leaders in the employment law, financial services and public health arenas. As one of these Continue Reading
Unions Reach Agreement with Advertising Industry to End Mandatory COVID-19 Protocols for Commercial Productions
The Bottom Line On May 11, 2023, the COVID-19 testing and safety protocols required for advertisers and producers of commercials will expire.Following expiration of these requirements, no COVID-19 protocols will be permitted on any union productions unless the applicable union(s) approve of them Continue Reading
Wesleyan Lawyers Association | Navigating Mental Health Accommodations in the Workplace
Quick Details Date | May 9, 6:00 PM ET Location | Hybrid Presenter Session Overview The COVID-19 pandemic accentuated sensitive, critical mental health issues—especially in the workplace. Workers and employers are grappling with shifting return to office policies and protocols while Continue Reading
Court Rules New York City’s ‘Guaranty Law’ is Unconstitutional
The Bottom Line The Guaranty Law provided protection to personal guarantors of commercial leases in New York City. However, a New York federal court decided on March 31, 2023, that the Guaranty Law violates the U.S. Constitution’s Contracts Clause.Commercial landlords and tenants in New York City Continue Reading
New York City’s “Guaranty Law” Remains Legal — For Now
The Bottom Line The Guaranty Law, enacted on May 26, 2020, provides strong protection to personal guarantors of commercial leases in New York City.While subject to an ongoing legal challenge, the Guaranty Law currently prevents certain commercial landlords from recouping unpaid rental arrears Continue Reading
Association of National Advertisers | The Legal Issues Involved in Producing Advertising Content
On July 27, Samantha Rothaus, Davis+Gilbert Advertising + Marketing associate, will present a session entitled, “The Legal Issues Involved in Producing Advertising Content” at the ANA Law Virtual One-Day Conference presented by DLA Piper. Session Overview This presentation will focus on the Continue Reading
Association of National Advertisers | Brand Activation Legal Committee Meeting Webinar
Davis+Gilbert will be hosting the ANA Brand Activation Legal Committee webinar on Thursday, April 21. Panelist include: Paavana Kumar will provide an overview of the latest federal and state updates regarding free trials, subscription and negative option programs, including sign-up, Continue Reading
Plan Coverage of At-Home COVID-19 Testing
The Bottom Line Effective January 15, 2022, plan coverage of FDA-approved over-the-counter at-home COVID-19 diagnostic tests is mandatory. Plan sponsors should immediately contact their pharmacy benefit managers to set up mechanisms for direct coverage of at-home tests.If any questions Continue Reading
New Requirements for NYC Employers as Omicron Spreads
Update On December 15, 2021, the New York City Health Commissioner issued a Workplace Vaccination Order explaining the City’s vaccination mandate for private businesses. Additional information on the new requirements can be found on the NYC Health Department website and in FAQs. The Continue Reading
OSHA COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Rules for Large Employers are Paused by Legal Challenges
The Bottom Line The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published a new emergency temporary standard (the ETS) regarding COVID-19 on November 5, 2021. This Alert discusses the requirements of the ETS and some of the legal challenges that have led Continue Reading