Remote work already was a growing trend before the COVID-19 pandemic, and that trend rapidly accelerated when the pandemic hit in early 2020. Even as conditions have improved and restrictions have been lifted, many employers...more
Takeaways:
..Telehealth greatly expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic, in large part due to regulatory waivers. Those regulatory waivers aren’t permanent, but lawmakers are evaluating ways to permanently expand some...more
9/29/2021
/ Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Investors ,
Medicaid ,
Medicare ,
OIG ,
Opioid ,
Physician Fee Schedule ,
Telehealth ,
Telemedicine ,
Venture Capital ,
Waivers
The M&A market is at a record pace in 2021. Womble Bond Dickinson attorneys D. Scott Anderson and Dean Rutley discussed the ongoing M&A boom and the factors they see impacting corporate transactions in the near future....more
The COVID-19 pandemic greatly expanded the use of telehealth due to necessity. But many healthcare providers and patients alike have found significant benefits of using remote technology-delivered healthcare...more
Takeaways:
..The M&A market is at a record pace in 2021, with a variety of factors (a thriving stock market, available debt, vaccines fueling a pandemic recovery, low interest rates, etc.) driving this growth....more
9/10/2021
/ Acquisitions ,
Antitrust Provisions ,
Biden Administration ,
Commercial Insurance Policies ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Digital Communications ,
Digital Platforms ,
Due Diligence ,
Economic Downturn ,
Equity Markets ,
Mergers ,
Representations and Warranties ,
Strategic Planning ,
Underwriting ,
Virtual Currency
Manufacturers are encountering myriad challenges as they address delays sourcing materials and producing goods, while meeting the expectations of retailers and consumers who expect fast delivery. The challenges present...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift away from ink-and-paper and toward electronic signatures and records. Such electronic options offer not only convenience, but also safety (in the form of social distancing) and...more
10/7/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
E-SIGN ,
E-Signatures ,
Electronic Agreements ,
Electronic Transaction ,
Popular ,
Remote Working ,
Signatures ,
Statutory Requirements ,
UETA ,
Virtual Notarization Procedures
Employment law poses some of the most important compliance issues for businesses and their in-house counsel under the best of circumstances. During a pandemic, these issues become heightened....more
On May 7, 2020, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced the allocation of $300 million in federal assistance to coastal states, tribes and territories for distribution to participants in the fishery industry who have been...more
As companies begin to reopen from the COVID-19 shutdown, workplace safety is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. While risks can never be completely eliminated, the good news is that there are a number of steps companies can...more
After weeks of business closures and stay-at-home orders, many states are slowly beginning to allow businesses to reopen their doors—usually with significant modifications from “business as usual,” but with more freedom to...more
Remote depositions and mediations have been taking place for more than 20 years. As videoconferencing tools have improved (think Webex, Zoom, etc.), business litigators and their client have become increasingly comfortable...more
COVID-19 is having a dramatic effect on everyone’s lives. Our thoughts go out to all those who have been infected and their loved ones. While health has to be the first priority for everyone, this situation also raises...more
On March 6, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”) announced it is expanding its “Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program” to include small businesses and non-profits impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19). This...more
- Spread of coronavirus highlights need for force majeure clauses
- Virus-related shutdowns likely aren’t covered by insurance -
More than 82,000 people worldwide have been reported infected with the coronavirus...more
3/3/2020
/ Best Practices ,
Business Interruption ,
Casualty Insurance ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Performance Standards ,
Public Health ,
Risk Management ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Contracts