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CARES Act: Summary of Select Provisions

This memorandum was initially published on April 2. It was updated on April 9 to reflect updates and changes to the guidelines announced since their initial adoption. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES” Act) became law on March 27, 2020. The Act contains wide-ranging provisions for government...

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Nicole Page and Liz Stork Share Need-to-Knows for Prod Cos About Furloughs and Layoffs in Realscreen

Because many production companies have seen their workflow either stopped or delayed since the onslaught of COVID-19, they are having to navigate temporary furloughs and permanent layoffs. To assist companies in making these difficult decisions, RPJ attorneys Nicole Page and Elizabeth Stork discuss what they need to know in an...

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Considerations for Employers When Contemplating Employee Furloughs or Reductions in Force in the COVID-19 Environment

Many employers are rightfully concerned with how best to manage the business and financial impact and implications of the COVID-19 outbreak and resulting closures and dislocations. Some are considering temporary furloughs of workers as an alternative to terminations or reductions in force (“RIFs”). Below, we provide a general overview of these employer...

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American Banker Interviews Nicole Page on Potential Arbitration-Based Gender Fights

Yesterday, the financial publication American Banker put out an article discussing the rising number of investors and asset management firms requesting more transparency from companies they are shareholders of, including big banks Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase. Specifically, the article highlighted investor resolutions requesting the end of mandatory arbitration in...

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Debate and Developments Around Non-Competes in Physician Agreements

When physicians and their employers enter into employment agreements, the non-competition provision is often the most fiercely negotiated component. Hospitals and private practices view these “non-competes” as an important tool to protect their investment in physicians’ practices, including expanding their patient base and, in many cases, training the physicians. Physicians,...

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