California

COVID-19 Update – New Guidance on Exempt Businesses and Workers From Governor’s “Stay Home” Directive

By Thomas R. McMorrow, Partner, Government and Regulatory | Brandon D. Young, Partner, Government and Regulatory California published new guidance on which business sectors and workers are exempt from Governor Newsom’s “Stay Home” directive. The centerpiece of the new guidance is a list of “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers,” delineating certain types and categories of workers that may continue without violating the […]

Barry LeePartner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Can a Manufacturer Stop Price Gouging by Its Dealers During a Crisis?

Can a Manufacturer Stop Price Gouging by Its Dealers During a Crisis? — The Antitrust Attorney Blog — March 11, 2020 Like many crisis situations, the Coronavirus Pandemic has created concerns and even outcry about price gouging for certain products. If your company manufactures one of these products and your dealers and retailers have suddenly […]

Steven CernakPartner, Bona Law PC

From Nevin Sanli: What are we doing now?

At Sanli Pastore & Hill, everyone at our 4 offices is working from home.  It took 1-2 hours to fully set-up everyone to handle all matters via telecommuting.  We are using emails, video-conferences, phones and webinars to care for our clients’ needs.  Everything we need from incoming calls, billing, A/R and A/P, HR, accounting, banking […]

Nevin Sanli, ASAPresident & Founder, Sanli Pastore & Hill

7 Steps for Universities To Develop an Immediate Digital Plan to Address the Impact of Coronavirus

Universities and other academic institutions are facing a very real threat to the health and safety of their communities posed by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many lack a digital plan that can be implemented quickly to ensure continuity of quality education. As a result, some are scrambling to get up to speed […]

Barry LeePartner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Worker Classification: Employee Vs. Contractor

If you hire someone for a long-term, full-time project or a series of projects that are likely to last for an extended period, you must pay special attention to the difference between independent contractors and employees. Why It Matters The Internal Revenue Service and state regulators scrutinize the distinction between employees and independent contractors because […]

Jeff HassPartner, Farber Hass Hurley LLP

Families First Coroanavirus Response Act: Two New Forms of Job-Protected Paid Leave to Be Enacted

By Esra A. Hudson, Partner, Employment and Labor | Michael E. Olsen, Associate, Employment and Labor In the early morning hours of March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the Act), which provides various forms of relief to those affected by COVID-19. As it pertains to employers and their […]

Barry LeePartner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Are Social Security Benefits Taxable?

Social Security benefits include monthly retirement, survivor, and disability benefits; they do not include Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments, which are not taxable. Generally, you pay federal income taxes on your Social Security benefits only if you have other substantial income in addition to your benefits such as wages, self-employment, interest, dividends and other taxable […]

Jeff HassPartner, Farber Hass Hurley LLP

You’re Invited: Patient Engagement Best Practices: The Benefits Without the Risks | Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Discover How to Get the Most Out of Your Patient Engagement Programs While Protecting Your Brand From Regulatory Non-Compliance at a New Manatt Webinar. Click Here to Register Free—and Earn CLE. Life sciences companies are increasingly providing treatment-related items and services to support patients, such as nebulizers, utilization tracking tools and home health visits. Proactive […]

Barry LeePartner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Manatt Analyzes Fiscal Impact of Capped Funding Medicaid Demonstrations

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued guidance inviting states to apply for the Healthy Adult Opportunity (HAO), a Section 1115 demonstration that permits states to accept a cap on federal Medicaid funding in exchange for fewer federal rules and less federal oversight. By reducing and capping federal financial support for the Medicaid program, […]

Barry LeePartner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

You’re Invited: Coping With COVID-19: A Guide to Navigating Uncharted Waters | Thursday, March 19, 2020

Examine COVID-19 through the eyes of healthcare stakeholders—and gain practical approaches for meeting the regulatory, financial and operational challenges. Click here to register free. With the spread of COVID-19 accelerating across the country, most healthcare organizations are in uncharted territory in terms of how to respond. While there has been a flood of communications with […]

Barry LeePartner, Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP