The Families First Coronavirus Response Act contains two sub-acts creating paid leave obligations on employers: The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act The Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act As with any new law, there are many questions regarding how the provisions of these acts will be interpreted and applied. The U.S. Department of Labor, the … Read More
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act contains two sub-acts creating paid leave obligations on employers: The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act The Emergency Family Medical Leave Expansion Act As with any new law, there are many questions regarding how the provisions of these acts will be interpreted and applied. The U.S. Department of Labor, the … Read More
Alabama Department of Insurance Issues Recommendation to Carriers Related to Cancellation and Non-Renewal During Covid-19 Prepared by John W Johnson II March 31, 2020 On March 30, 2019, the Alabama Department of Insurance issued Bulletin No. 2020—05 which makes recommendations to carriers for handling cancellation and non-renewal during uncertain economic times as a result of … Read More
Notarization By Virtual Teleconference In The Face of Covid-19 Crisis Prepared by Jack Kubiszyn March 28, 2020 On March 27th, 2020 Alabama Governor Kay Ivey executed her 4th Supplemental State of Emergency Proclamation (the “Proclamation”) allowing certain qualified Notaries to notarize documents without requiring the Notary to be physically being present at the document signing. Why … Read More
Sheltering At Home Does Not Protect Your Company From All Threats Prepared by J. Paul Zimmerman March 26, 2020 Sheltering At Home Does Not Protect Your Company From All Threats Congratulations. You have your employees at home, sheltering in place and as productive as circumstances allow. But how’s the company’s security posture in this rapidly … Read More
Covid-19 Impact on Mississippi Financial Institutions Prepared by Shauncey H. Ridgeway March 26, 2020 The economic impact of the coronavirus disease (“coronavirus”)[1] will be hard felt and far-reaching for consumers and business owners both large and small. It is inevitable that consumers facing temporary unemployment or unpaid leave and business owners facing decreased revenues … Read More
