President Trump’s Coronavirus National Emergencies Act Declaration: The Ultimate Guide on Economic and Legal Impacts for Businesses
Dr. Nick OberheidenAttorney-at-LawDirect: 888-680-1745 The National Emergencies Act endows the President with broad authority to direct (and shut down) domestic and international commerce during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Here is what companies in the United States need to know. On March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a national emergency...
Read moreCoronavirus in the Workplace: What Do Employers Need to Know?
Companies of all sizes have obligations during the coronavirus pandemic. Here is what employers need to know in order to protect their employees and themselves. Individuals and businesses in the United States have suddenly and unexpectedly been thrust into a new normal. While the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will eventually be...
Read moreWhat Can (and Should) Companies Do to Prepare for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
As the Impact of the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic Continue to Broaden, Companies Must Ensure that They are Adequately Prepared The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is continuing proliferate across the United States and around the world; and, while local, state, and federal authorities are undertaking significant efforts to stop the spread of...
Read moreThe Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Does it Mean for Employers?
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act has passed the House and is now making its way through the Senate. Here is what employers need to know. On March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the "FFCRA") by a vote of 363-40. The...
Read moreCoronavirus & SEC Disclosure
Do Publicly-Traded Companies Have a Duty to Disclose Coronavirus Cases Under SEC Rules? The coronavirus pandemic has sent shockwaves through the U.S. and global securities markets. The Dow Jones industrial average has plunged into its first bear market since the financial crisis of the late 2000s, and the federal government...
Read moreRisk Management in the Midst of the Coronavirus Outbreak: What Do Companies Need to Know?
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, the domestic and international risks for U.S. companies continue to grow. So, what do you need to know in order to minimize the immediate and long-term effects on your company’s bottom line? As of March 1, 2020, there have been two confirmed...
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