News & Analysis as of

Remote Working Teleconferences

International Lawyers Network

Clash of Meetings: Virtual vs. In-Person – Which Reigns Supreme?

In this ongoing saga, we’ve witnessed the rise of virtual gatherings over the past couple of years, with many of us now yearning to return to in-person interactions. So, which mode of meeting takes the crown? The answer might...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Want employees back in the office?

You have an unlikely ally. A lot of employers are still trying to get their employees to come back to the office, with varying degrees of success. Once an employee loses the commute, and can work with both feet up, take a...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Stop Goofing Off, Teleworkers!

A study says you're losing 15 minutes of valuable work time per day! A study of Australian employees who have been teleworking during the COVID-19 pandemic found that they were losing approximately 15 minutes of productive...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Are Patent and Trademark Deadlines Extended Due To COVID-19? (Updated)

As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, patent offices worldwide are taking steps to minimize negative impacts that patent and trademark filers may suffer....more

Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC

Remote Lawyering Is Here to Stay

Although the COVID-19 pandemic’s lasting effects on modern society are far from known today, there’s little doubt that the disease has prodded a reluctant legal profession into the digital age. During the past few months more...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Tax Court Zooms into Remote Proceedings

On May 29, 2020, the US Tax Court (Tax Court) announced that to accommodate continuing uncertainties relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, and until further notice, all court proceedings would be conducted remotely. The Tax...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Are Patent and Trademark Deadlines Extended Due To COVID-19?

As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, patent offices worldwide are taking steps to minimize negative impacts that patent and trademark filers may suffer. Many offices have asked their employees to work from home,...more

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC

COVID-19 and West Virginia’s Open Governmental Proceedings Act: How Municipalities are Continuing with Business as Usual

While most of the country is slowly adapting to the “new normal,” many West Virginia municipalities and other public bodies are beginning to ask how they continue business as usual when public meetings can no longer safely be...more

Zuckerman Spaeder LLP

A Hostile Work Environment—At Home

Zuckerman Spaeder LLP on

Discrimination doesn’t just include refusing to hire someone based on a protected characteristic, such as race or gender. Harassment based on a protected characteristic can also give rise to a discrimination claim, if the...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Employment Tips and Traps for a Remote Workforce

Many states now have Executive Orders in place either requesting or requiring employers to allow employees to work from home to the maximum extent possible. Allowing employees to work from home is new ground for many...more

Harris Beach PLLC

New York State Courts to Open Virtually for Non-Essential Cases

Harris Beach PLLC on

The New York State Unified Court System announced new measures for virtual court operations for non-essential cases, supplementing the essential and emergency court proceedings in effect statewide. Chief Administrative Judge...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

COVID-19: New York Courts Begin to Resume Hearing Non-Essential Matters—Remotely

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on

Seyfarth Synopsis: In an April 7, 2020 memorandum, New York’s Chief Administrative Judge laid out New York Courts’ plan to begin resume hearing non-essential matters, including asking judges to schedule remote conferences if...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Coronavirus/COVID-19: French Courts Close, Save for Emergency Proceedings; Hearings Conducted Remotely

French courts are closed for the unknown duration of the COVID-19 lockdown. Businesses facing immediate difficulties may still file for emergency or restructuring proceedings. Filings must be made electronically and hearings...more

Jackson Walker

How DFW Planning Departments Are Responding to COVID-19 Pandemic

Jackson Walker on

- Shelter in Place orders have forced cities to reevaluate the procedures for zoning application submittals, staff reviews, and public hearings. - Most cities in DFW are now accepting most zoning applications...more

14 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide