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COVID-19 Resource Center
You need knowledge you can use.
The Tarter Krinsky & Drogin COVID-19 Resource Center is a hub of the latest available information and resources for your business in one easily accessible location. We are sending positive thoughts for the health, safety and well-being of our clients, staff, and families during this unprecedented challenge. We are here for you, and together we will remain strong.
In response to the ever-changing landscape associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, our attorneys are closely monitoring new legal and regulatory developments. This Resource Center offers our insight and analysis of how these new laws may impact your business and provides insight to the resources that are available. Our attorneys are available to guide you through applying for claims, obtaining available funding and other benefits for your company. This Resource Center is updated on a regular basis, and all COVID-19 communications from the firm are located here.
Please direct any inquiries to your Tarter Krinsky & Drogin relationship attorney or email us at CV19team@tarterkrinsky.com.
Publications
- COVID-19 Vaccination Paid Leave Available to Employees Effective Immediately
March 15, 2021On March 12, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed legislation granting employees with paid time off to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.
- COVID-19 Quarantine No Longer Required for Domestic Travel Effective April 1, 2021
March 15, 2021On March 11, 2021, Governor Cuomo announced that domestic travelers will no longer be required to quarantine after entering New York State from another U.S. State or U.S Territory starting April 1, 2021 (unless they have been exposed to COVID-19).
- CDC Issues First Set Of Recommendations For Fully Vaccinated Individuals
March 9, 2021On March 8, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its first set of public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people: Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People.
- Update: Employee Benefit Plan Notice Requirements
March 2, 2021Recognizing that many employee benefit plan participants and beneficiaries continue to struggle with ongoing challenges relating to the COVID-19 pandemic’s ongoing nature, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued guidance that continues relief for employee benefit plans.
- How COVID-19 Relief Legislation Changes Intellectual Property Law
February 10, 2021Tucked within the 5,593-page Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (ACT) are several important intellectual property bills that Congress had been unable to pass separately for years. Below is a summary of the more significant provisions, including information from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) about implementing some new trademark procedures.
News
- Law Brief®: David Pfeffer and Richard Schoenstein Discuss the Future of Offices
March 3, 2021On the latest Law Brief® episode, partner and chair of the Construction practice David Pfeffer joins partner and host Richard Schoenstein to discuss the future of office design and construction in New York City and the importance of returning to the office. David and Rich provide insight into the status of the design and development of office space and what trends will emerge as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Alan Tarter, Managing Partner, Quoted in Law360 Article Discussing Mid-Sized Firms’ Successful Preparation Efforts for COVID-19
March 28, 2020Managing Partner Alan Tarter was quoted in a Law360 article titled, “Agile But Vulnerable, Small Firms Fight to Weather Virus.” The article explains how small and midsize firms were better poised than BigLaw to prepare their offices to work remotely and stay connected to their clients in the early stages of the pandemic.
- Janet Linn Quoted in Bloomberg Law on How the Disruption to Federal Courts Impacts Generic Drug Patent Cases
March 25, 2020Intellectual Property Counsel Janet Linn was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, “Virus Delays Stir Deadline Concerns in Generic Drug Patent Cases.”
- COVID-19 Statement
March 13, 2020To all of our clients, colleagues, business partners, employees and contacts, we are making every effort to closely monitor the COVID-19 outbreak. Tarter Krinsky & Drogin's number one priority is to ensure the continued health, safety and well-being of all concerned. Rest assured, our offices are fully operational and we are conducting business in the usual course.
COVID-19 Resource Center
You need knowledge you can use.
The Tarter Krinsky & Drogin COVID-19 Resource Center is a hub of the latest available information and resources for your business in one easily accessible location. We are sending positive thoughts for the health, safety and well-being of our clients, staff, and families during this unprecedented challenge. We are here for you, and together we will remain strong.