Seyfarth Synopsis: On August 3, 2021, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City would be issuing a Mayoral directive that businesses require proof of vaccination for people participating in indoor dining, fitness, and...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 15, 2021, Governor Cuomo announced that the State would be rolling back much of the industry-specific COVID-19 guidance as the State has hit its goal of a 70% adult vaccination rate, as discussed in...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Following Governor Cuomo’s announcement on June 7, 2021 that the State would be rolling back much of the industry-specific guidance upon hitting a 70% vaccination rate, as discussed in more detail here,...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: With no fanfare or effective means of publication, New York adopted an emergency regulation, effective May 26, 2021, implementing the latest CDC guidance on face coverings, with certain key exceptions....more
Seyfarth Synopsis: On May 24 and 26, 2021, New Jersey Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 242 and Executive Order 243 mapping out what can only be called the most confusing approach to science, masking, and other COVID-19...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: As COVID-19 cases continue to fall in New York State, Governor Cuomo has announced that starting April 1, 2021, domestic travelers will no longer be required to quarantine after arriving in New York from a...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: New York has announced new travel quarantine and reopening rules. Domestic travelers are no longer subject to the Travel Advisory within 90 days of their full vaccination, certain gatherings can increase...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 29, Governor Cuomo quietly announced modified rules to post-exposure quarantine. Previously, New Yorkers were instructed to quarantine for 14 days if they were exposed to COVID-19. ...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: As COVID-19 cases rise across the nation and in the New York Metropolitan Area, both New York State and New Jersey have issued new restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. ...more