FAA Rescinds 72-Hour Quarantine Policy Shortly after publishing the below client alert, the FAA rescinded its policy to quarantine all documents submitted to the Registry for 72 hours. The Registry is once again accepting paper documents without quarantine, but has implemented new procedures that result in 1-3 hour delays in receipt of filing times. The Registry may […]
Since our last post on COVID-19 and force majeure earlier this month, the number of coronavirus cases has quintupled across the world, causing major disruptions to global shipping networks as governments imposed lockdowns on entire cities, regions, and countries. While transportation providers continue to move large shipments of goods by ocean, air, rail, and truck, many […]
On March 25, 2020, the Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), a $2 trillion stimulus bill. The House of Representatives is expected to approve the legislation, and President Trump has indicated he will quickly sign the bill into law. In addition to general loan programs for small and mid-size […]
On March 18, 2020, Congress passed, and the President signed, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which requires most employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide paid leave to employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The FFCRA actually consists of two separate acts that provide paid leave to employees. The first act, the […]
Several companies have inquired whether forwarders and customs brokers are prohibited from continuing to provide services during this period in view of various Shelter-In-Place orders issued by state or local agencies. To a certain extent, the answer to that will depend upon the wording of the specific order, so it would be prudent to review any […]
Can Force Majeure Protect You from Claims Arising from Coronavirus Disruptions? The coronavirus' impact on the global shipping network invites the question: Does language in your transportation contracts protect you against customer claims arising from disruptions in service due to the coronavirus? Correspondingly, does language in counterparties’ contracts for transportation, warehousing, and logistics services allow […]
The FTC recently weighed in on two significant pending healthcare bills advancing through the legislatures in Ohio and Kansas. Both pieces of legislation seek to expand the scope of practice of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), primarily by eliminating the requirements of collaborative practice agreements. Additionally and perhaps most notable, the proposed Kansas bill would […]
COVID-19 has taken just about all of us by surprise. While individuals are now cancelling trips, looking for hand sanitizer and stocking up on toilet paper, businesses must also take steps to address COVID-19 in the workplace. At this time, all employers should be taking action to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 and prepare for […]
As everyone is probably aware, the coronavirus has had a devastating impact on the global shipping network, including ocean transportation. This invites the question: Does language in your transportation contracts protect you against customer claims arising from disruptions in service due to the coronavirus? Correspondingly, does language in counterparties’ contracts for transportation, warehousing, and logistics […]
Associations and other non-profit entities plan their conventions and meetings many years in advance. Hotel and convention contracts often are signed with little insight about every possible impactful future event. Event planners and hotel sales representatives focus their attention on meeting dates, occupancy numbers, room rates, attrition and cancellation clauses, and other similar business and event […]