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COVID-19 Resource Center

Amid growing concerns about the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, every industry is forced to respond quickly and accurately to this evolving situation. A cross-disciplinary team of Bricker attorneys is regularly monitoring COVID-19 news and guidance to help our clients assess the potential impacts on their operations.

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Litigation

For questions regarding court proceedings, trial continuances and to identify strategies for addressing disputes that will arise from COVID-19-related business closings, contact Jon Brollier or Justin Ristau.

Public Meetings

For questions regarding current rules in effect for public meetings, including the application of Ohio's Open Meetings Act and public health orders about attendance, please review our publication on the March 25, 2020, legislation. Also, contact Caleb Bell, Nicole Donovsky or Chris McCloskey.

Key Contacts

Jennifer Nelson Carney Columbus

David S. Jackson Columbus

Insights

CARES Act: Extension of Social Security tax payments and estimated tax payments

COVID-19 collaboration: Use of higher ed facilities by health care institutions

COVID-19 Update: Data sharing requests and orders for hospitals

COVID-19 Update: New guidance on HIPAA issues

DOL issues temporary regulations implementing the FFCRA

Local government applications for FEMA’s Public Assistance Grant Program for COVID-19 expenses currently accepted

Ohio extends Stay At Home order

Recent CFPB guidance provides flexibility for investigating consumer credit reporting disputes

Dispensing with evaluations of teachers and administrators under H.B. 197: Are the benefits worth the legal risks?

Ohio Governor signs Executive Order on commercial evictions and foreclosures

The current impact of the CARES Act on K-12 education

U.S. Department of Education discusses best practices for maintaining FERPA and virtual learning during COVID-19

Useful guidance for distance learning reissued

Voluntary disclosure considerations during the COVID-19 pandemic

Changes to workers’ compensation statute of limitations due to COVID-19

Ohio BWC waives employer program requirements

Construction services included in the CARES Act

COVID-19 Update: CMS issues new 1135 blanket waivers

COVID-19 Update: HHS issues 18 blanket waivers of enforcement of Stark law

Federal tax filing date extended

Ohio EPA guidance for navigating compliance-related issues during COVID-19

Ohio EPA information on communicating with the agency and the submission of files

Ohio EPA information on COVID-19 and public water systems

CARES Act provisions targeted at state and local governments

CARES Act SBA loan program

House Bill 197: Ohio Legislature responds to K-12 needs during COVID-19 pandemic

Ohio extends income tax filing and estimated payment deadline

Ohio’s Emergency COVID-19 Response Bill (H.B. 197) and the Ohio Supreme Court order the tolling of statutes of limitations and other litigation deadlines

US EPA issues temporary enforcement policy in wake of COVID-19

CARES Act provisions offer relief for families who need to access retirement funds due to COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 Update: Health care provisions of the federal stimulus bill

COVID-19 Update: How Ohio's coronavirus emergency bill impacts health care providers

DOL issues a Families First Coronavirus Response Act poster

Potential impacts of H.B. 197 on Ohio EPA regulated entities

President signs stimulus act providing additional aid to unemployed

COVID-19 Update: Cost-report reimbursement impact of expanding hospital inpatient bed capacity

COVID-19 Update: HHS implements president’s executive order to prevent medical resource hoarding

COVID-19: Practical suggestions for business transactions and loan closings

Legal update and action plan regarding pandemic child care in Ohio

Ohio EPA’s power plant efficiency rules

U.S. Department of Education issues updated FAQs concerning FERPA and COVID-19

Ohio COVID-19 legislation

Public body meetings and hearings may be held virtually during the State Emergency

COVID-19 and drinking water and wastewater

COVID-19 Update: CMS announces relief for providers participating in quality reporting programs

COVID-19 Update: ODI issues bulletin on out-of-network coverage for coronavirus testing and treatment

COVID-19: Additional considerations for school district labor and employment issues

Fannie Mae releases new Lender Letters on originations and appraisals

Greene County recorder resumes processing of mail, offers links to online index books

Ohio BWC defers employers’ premium payments

Special education continuation concerns

Understanding Ohio's Stay at Home Order

USEPA information on disinfectants for use against coronavirus

An overview of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act for public employers

COVID-19 Update: ODM issues emergency telemedicine rule

COVID-19 Update: OMHAS issues emergency telemedicine rule

COVID-19 Update: President signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act

Disaster loans now available to Ohio’s small businesses

Examining the defense of impracticability: Does the COVID-19 pandemic qualify as an “unforeseen event” that could render a UCC contract impractical?

How OSHA and the BWC recommend employers manage COVID-19 and the need for personal protective equipment in the workplace

Tax payment deadline extended 90 days but filing deadline remains

COVID-19 Update: Extending Medical Staff appointment/privilege periods during the coronavirus outbreak

COVID-19 Update: FDA announces policies to increase availability of coronavirus testing

COVID-19 Update: Ohio Pharmacy Board issues guidance regarding practice of pharmacy

HUD/FHFA announce details of foreclosure and eviction moratorium

Workers’ compensation implications of COVID-19 for employers

Coronavirus and its impact on Ohio's primary election

County recorders’ offices across Ohio are limiting hours/closing to the public

COVID-19 Update: Governor DeWine asks all employers to take employees’ temperatures every day

COVID-19 Update: President Trump expands Medicare telehealth benefits during coronavirus outbreak

COVID-19 Update: Telehealth – waiver of HIPAA requirements and expanded flexibility

Online filings with the Ohio Secretary of State are experiencing delays

PUCO grants request to suspend door-to-door marketing

PUCO provides guidance in light of declared state of emergency

PUCO suspends in-person filings

Utilities temporarily halt disconnections

COVID-19 in Ohio: A government relations update

COVID-19 Update: HHS issues EMTALA waiver for actions necessitated by COVID-19

COVID-19 Update: HHS issues limited 72-hour HIPAA waiver for hospitals

COVID-19 Update: U.S. Department of Education issues Title IV guidance

COVID-19: OSHA issues employer guidance

Cuyahoga County courts and others adopt new business continuity procedures

Force majeure provisions: Dusting off a law school exam topic for the COVID-19 pandemic

Update on FERPA and the 2020 Census for college/university student housing administrators

Bankruptcy court announces new procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 Update: OMHAS issues guidance for opioid treatment programs

COVID-19 Update: What the president’s declaration of national emergency means for health care facilities

Industrial Commission hearings during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ohio offers employers relief for COVID-19 related work disruptions

COVID-19 developments in employee medical insurance

Legal considerations related to Ohio’s school closure

COVID-19 Update: Preparedness for long-term care facilities

COVID-19 Update: Survey suspension FAQs

Ohio public school (K-12) guidance for coronavirus with Q&A

COVID-19 Update: CMS issues EMTALA guidance

COVID-19 Update: Ohio confirms first cases

COVID-19 and spring break travel: Maintaining a healthy workplace

COVID-19 Update: Reimbursement issues – Who is picking up the tab for coronavirus testing?

CMS announces actions to address the spread of COVID-19

Preparing for a COVID-19 outbreak: What do health care employers need to know?

Coronavirus: Patient privacy implications

Coronavirus and influenza: Key issues for employers

Is my business essential? Slagle says it may take a case-by-case analysis

In an Ohio Manufacturers Association (OMA) conference call alongside Lt. Gov. Jon Husted, Bricker attorney Chris Slagle advised that operations must be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

More Mar 27, 2020

Killworth discusses HIPAA challenges for health care entities in the midst of COVID-19

Providers are continually needing to be flexible and resourceful in how and where they offer care to a growing number of coronavirus patients, and, according to Bricker health care attorney Allen Killworth, a waiver is helpful but may not be enough.

More Mar 25, 2020

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