As savvy investigators in Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration prepare for new and expanded government investigations, it is time for potential targets to assess and address their vulnerabilities.
Investigators in...more
1/28/2021
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After months of deadlock, a $900 billion stimulus package promises direct payments, unemployment benefits and small business aid.
On December 27, President Trump signed into law a $900 billion COVID relief package and a...more
1/4/2021
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Senator Mitch McConnell expresses new interest in passing a COVID-19 relief package in the lame-duck session.
Despite agreeing on the need for a COVID-19 relief package, Republicans in the Senate and Democrats in the House...more
11/10/2020
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COVID-19 and the lifeline of “emergency” and “temporary” legislation in Washington, D.C.
To this day, Congress retains a legislative veto over the D.C. Council’s actions, supported by the Constitution.
“Emergency”...more
DC residents must stay at home until May 15, 2020; essential businesses face increasing social distancing requirements.
Mayor Bowser extends DC’s Stay at Home Order to May 15, 2020, and the order now includes non-residents...more
Answers to frequently asked questions on who is eligible for PREP Act protections, which products are covered, and what activities will be immunized.
PREP Act guarantees of immunity are available to those who manufacture,...more
The latest wave of COVID-19 restrictions requires many Americans to wear face coverings in public, and employers to provide them.
Cities and states are ordering compliance with the CDC’s recommendation of face coverings in...more
Transitioning the American workforce to telework presents a heightened risk of cybercrime and new challenges for businesses to protect sensitive data.
Mandatory “stay-at-home” orders have forced many businesses to rely on...more
The CARES Act provides an additional $100 billion to reimburse health care providers for COVID-19 expenses and lost revenue.
The Secretary of HHS has broad discretion in distributing the CARES Act’s $100 billion in...more
Governor Kemp orders Georgia residents and visitors to shelter in place and limit social interaction for 10 days.
By executive order, Georgia Governor Kemp issued a statewide 10-day shelter-in-place order, from April 3,...more
4/8/2020
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Gov. Whitmer strengthens her “stay home, stay safe” order and prohibits discharge, discipline, and retaliation against workers who stay home.
Gov. Whitmer defines quarantine periods and prohibits discharge, discipline, and...more
Mayor Bowser orders Washington, DC, residents to stay at home except to perform essential activities and business.
DC Mayor Bowser orders residents to stay at home except to perform “essential activities” from April 1 –...more
Governor Northam issues a statewide stay-at-home order and keeps nonessential businesses closed until June 10, 2020.
By executive order, Virginia Gov. Northam issued a statewide stay-at-home order until June 10, 2020.
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All nonessential services are closed and gatherings over 10 are banned as Massachusetts residents are told to stay at home.
Gov. Baker orders all businesses other than “COVID-19 Essential Services” to close until April 7,...more