More than six million unemployment claims have been filed in Texas since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the significant number of claims has also created an opportunity for fraudsters to try to sneak under...more
As employers and employees adjust to the changes caused by this unprecedented global pandemic, preserving access to and protecting elections under group health and welfare plans are hot topics on many minds. To further assist...more
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was signed into law on March 27, 2020. Section 2301 of the CARES Act provides for a refundable payroll tax credit (the “Retention Credit”) for 50% of...more
The CARES Act made significant changes to the law governing the confidentiality of substance use treatment records. When the President signed the CARES Act on March 27, 2020, most of the focus was on the appropriations of...more
Public companies and their boards can look to the recently released guidance of ISS and Glass Lewis when considering best therapies to address corporate governance and broader environmental, social and governance issues. The...more
We want to enable our personnel to work from home during this health crisis. What do we need to worry about from a privacy and cybersecurity perspective?
1.Equipment. Personnel working remotely will need equipment, and you...more
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the “CARES Act”, into law. The CARES Act will provide significant financial relief to individuals and small businesses,...more
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the “CARES Act”, into law. The CARES Act will provide significant financial relief to individuals and small businesses,...more
In a matter of a few weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused drastic changes to our businesses and personal lives. The effects are already substantial, from those personally affected by illness and shelter-in-place orders to...more