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FDA Updates Guidance on Intentional Genomic Alterations in Animals

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Intentional genomic alterations (IGAs) in animals refer to deliberate changes made to the genetic material of animals. These alterations are designed to introduce, remove or modify specific traits in animals for various...more

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Inside FDA’s Response to Reagan-Udall Foundation Report: Spotlight on the Cross-Cutting and Regulation and Guidance Task Forces

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In this segment of our series evaluating FDA’s response to the Report, we review a subset of the Report’s recommendations and responses from two CTP Task Forces—Cross Cutting and Regulation and Guidance....more

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Cal/OSHA Clarifies COVID-19 Close Contact Definition

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In early June 2022, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an order revising the definition of “close contact.” Under the CDPH order, close contact was defined as “someone sharing the same indoor airspace...more

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The EEOC Issues Updated Guidance on Workplace COVID-19 Testing

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Until recently, employers had broad discretion to determine whether their employees were required to take COVID-19 tests prior to entering the workplace. However, newly released guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment...more

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Happy New…COVID-19 Guidance to Employers Regarding Isolation and Quarantine Periods

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If you are looking for a silver lining in the giant Omicron clouds hovering (and surging) over us, we are happy to confirm that the CDC, the California Department of Public Health, and Cal/OSHA are finally aligned on the...more

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CDC Issues Updated Guidance on Isolation and Quarantine After Infection or Exposure to COVID-19

On December 27, 2021, and January 4, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued updated guidance shortening both the recommended time individuals are required to isolate after contracting COVID-19 and...more

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Oregon Lifts Most Statewide Mask, Distancing, and Capacity Restrictions: What Employers Need to Know

Effective June 30, 2021, Oregon Governor Kate Brown, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), and the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) lifted most statewide mask and physical distancing restrictions...more

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OSHA Issues New COVID-19 Rules, but Limits Them to Healthcare

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Last week the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued its long-expected new rules relating to COVID-19 in the workplace. Although some welcomed formal rules on COVID-19, many were surprised to see the...more

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Without Much Ado, Cal OSHA Updates Guidance Regarding Vaccinated Individuals

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As the federal government and state of California adjusted their COVID-19 guidance for vaccinated individuals, Cal OSHA remained silent on how vaccination affected the requirements under its COVID-19 Emergency Temporary...more

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California Loosens Quarantine Requirements for Fully Vaccinated Employees – More to Come?

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Employers in California have been clamoring for changes to workplace health and safety COVID-19 standards as a result of the growing numbers of employees who are fully vaccinated. Recent updated guidance from the California...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

California COVID-19 State Agency Guidance - CA Health and Government COVID-19 Guidance: Week in Review - April 2021

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) - Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Information for Providers and Facilities  (updated 03/29/2021)...more

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CDC Releases Initial Guidance: Fully Vaccinated People Can Visit Others, May Not Have to Quarantine after COVID-19 Exposure

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On March 8, 2021, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its first set of public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people in non-healthcare settings. The new recommendations detail (1) how...more

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COVID-19: California County Directives and Mandates - February 2021

On Friday, August 28, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new and simpler four-tiered classification system, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, to evaluate regional and business-sector health risk and to guide...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

COVID-19: California County Directives and Mandates - December 2020

On Thursday, December 3, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the release of a new regional Stay-at-Home Order in response to increases in rates of new COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths across the...more

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CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance, Urges Universal Face Masking And Reduces Quarantine Period to 7-10 Days

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The CDC has issued two significant pieces of COVID-19 guidance in the last few days. On December 4, 2020, the CDC issued guidance recommending universal face masking while indoors and outdoors when social distancing is not...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

COVID-19: California County Directives and Mandates - November 2020 #2

On Friday, August 28, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new and simpler four-tiered classification system, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, to evaluate regional and business-sector health risk and to guide...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

COVID-19: California County Directives and Mandates - October 2020 #5

On Friday, August 28, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new and simpler four-tiered classification system, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, to evaluate regional and business-sector health risk and to guide...more

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CDC Redefines “Close Contact” with COVID-19 Infected Individual

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On Wednesday, October 22, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expanded the definition of a “close contact” with a COVID-19 infected person to include brief interactions over a 24-hour period. This...more

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COVID-19: California County Directives and Mandates - September 2020

On Friday, August 28, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new and simpler four-tiered classification system, the Blueprint for a Safer Economy, to evaluate regional and business-sector health risk and to guide...more

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California’s New ‘Blueprint’ For Reopening The State’s Economy

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On August 28, 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced California’s new reopening plan: The Blueprint for a Safer Economy (the Blueprint). The Blueprint is the most significant change to the state’s reopening plans since Governor...more

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Governor Newsom Rolls Back CA Reopening; Orders Counties to Close Indoor Dining and Other Activities

On Monday, July 13, 2020, Governor Newsom took action to address the rising number of COVID-19 infections in California, ordering all counties across the state to close indoor activities including restaurants, bars and...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

COVID-19: California County Directives and Mandates - July 2020

Most of California’s 58 counties are moving to reopen the majority of their business sectors, consistent with Phase 3 of Governor Newsom’s COVID-19 Resilience Roadmap. Newsom announced the state’s move to “Phase 3” on June 5,...more

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LA County Changes COVID-19 Guidance

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Los Angeles County has been the epicenter of COVID-19 in California, and it is only getting worse. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LA Department of Public Health) recently announced that daily...more

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What California Restaurants Need To Know As Dine-In Service Returns With Significant Restrictions

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Following his announcement that the state could gradually begin reopening during the first stages of the plan, Governor Newsom issued updated guidance yesterday that includes allowing certain businesses, such as dine-in...more

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District of Columbia Mayor Extends Public Health Emergency and Updates Health and Safety Directives

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Mayor's Order 2020-063 (the “Order”), which took effect on April 17, 2020, extends the state of emergency and Public Health Emergency related to COVID-19 through May 15, 2020. In addition, the Order introduced several new...more

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