Mondaq: Latest COVID-19 Updates By Law Firms Globally + From Australia… Can you eat a kebab alone on a bench ?

The latest Mondaq update contains 73 separate law firm including the now famous Australian lockdown issue – can you eat a kebab alone on a bench !  Man fined for eating a kebab alone on a bench in violation of COVID-19 public health restrictions

 

 

 

Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Africa
Olumide Babalola LP
Love him or hate him, Ini (as I fondly call him) Effiong has deservedly earned his place as one of the few consistent defenders of human rights in Nigeria today.
Asia Pacific
Trilegal
Further to the circular issued by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on 19 March 2020, another circular dated 23 March 2020 (Circular)
SSEK Indonesian Legal Consultants
To generally calm the market from its consistent downward volatility amid the global coronavirus pandemic, the relevant Indonesian government authorities have taken several actions. These include…
Australasia
Carroll & O’Dea
Passengers were allowed to disembark from the COVID19 contaminated liner Ruby Princess without screening and isolation.
McCullough Robertson
An unprecedented series of stimulus and assistance packages aim to assist businesses and individuals through the crisis.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers
As COVID-19 continues, the Chief Magistrate of the Local Court NSW, makes further arrangements to protect court users.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers
Now a person must not, without a reasonable excuse, leave his or her place of residence without a ‘reasonable excuse’.
Carroll & O’Dea
This checklist/guide is designed to help businesses and organisations to deal with the Coronavirus Crisis.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers
Former judges call for a bi-partisan parliamentary oversight committee to ensure adequate scrutiny of COVID-19 response.
Sydney Criminal Lawyers
Legal experts think warnings should be enough for people to do the right thing with fines to be issued as a last resort.
Corrs Chambers Westgarth
Private fund managers are currently experiencing a range of legal issues affecting their funds as a result of COVID-19.
Colin Biggers & Paisley
Where material disadvantage, unfairness or safety risk could occur, a hearing may well be vacated to a future date.
Canada
Field LLP
On March 23, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced new measures for private sector employers to help them cope with the financial effects of the COVID-19 crisis. They include:
Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
Under Bill C-13, emergency measures will now be available to Canadians and Canadian businesses.
Fasken
This bulletin looks at the specific challenges affecting Canadian importers as a result of Covid-19, and the Canada Border Services Agency’s (“CBSA”) response, if any, to those challenges.
Fasken
This is the first concrete step to provide fiscal support to the broadcasting industry in the fight against COVID-19.
Torys LLP
In an environment of widespread and rapidly evolving impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for businesses to give timely attention to potential liquidity…
Clark Wilson LLP
As a result of COVID-19, our Supreme Court of British Columbia has set out certain requirements in order to protect the public:…
Goldman Sloan Nash & Haber LLP
Tarion Warranty Corporation (“Tarion”) has issued a number of advisories regarding the suspension of certain new home warranty program processes.
Miller Thomson LLP
The Government has announced a wage subsidy of 75% of employee wages, to reimburse employers with qualifying businesses, for up to 12 weeks, retroactive to March 15, 2020.
Torys LLP
To assist reporting issuers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX)…
Miller Thomson LLP
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to affect the global economy, Canadian reporting issuers are encouraged to stay mindful of resulting changes to the regulatory landscape.
Miller Thomson LLP
In credit agreements, a lender’s future discretion or consent is often qualified by the language that the lender will act “reasonably”.
Miller Thomson LLP
While the COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented global crisis, the resurgence of the mentality that ‘Cash is King’ is all too familiar.
Lawson Lundell LLP
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) remains open and in operation, but has advised that we should expect significant delays in all services.
Pallett Valo LLP
COVID-19 is having a significant impact on Canadian businesses. The following are some strategies we are discussing with our clients:
McCarthy Tétrault LLP
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of uncertainty to many areas of our lives.
Stikeman Elliott LLP
What We Are Seeing: this post is part of Stikeman Elliott’s series on evolving market insights emerging during the COVID-19 pandemic
Torys LLP
The COVID-19 pandemic raises liquidity concerns for businesses across industries, threatening the immediate and long-term health of many companies and the economy more broadly.
Littler Mendelson
Because the COVID-19 situation is dynamic, with new governmental measures each day, employers should consult with counsel for the latest developments and updated guidance on this topic.
Clark Wilson LLP
The ripple effects of COVID-19 have taken a toll on family law in Canada, and in particular, on parenting schedules. Many lawyers and legal associations have published articles and guidelines…
Field LLP
The Federal Government’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Act contains certain amendments to the Patent Act that permit the Federal Government authorize anyone to “make, construct, use and…
McLennan Ross LLP
All Courthouses in Alberta have implemented new access restrictions in relation to the current COVID – 19 situation.
Caribbean
Appleby
Appleby’s Bermuda office is supporting local restaurants by giving all its employees $100 gift cards to use for takeout meals, or in the restaurants when they open again. Bermuda Managing Partner, Tim Faries said…
Europe
PwC Cyprus
The coronavirus (COVID-19), and the measures taken by the governments to avoid the spreading of the virus, have already affected many businesses worldwide, including Cyprus.
GuernseyFinance
How is Guernsey’s finance industry coping with Covid-19 disruption and the lockdown?
Walkers
In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, there are a variety of issues that asset management companies and investment funds should be actively considering …
Matheson
Find out more on COVID-19 updates from your Matheson contacts here.
Walkers
On 2 April 2020, the Central Bank of Ireland (the “Central Bank”) launched a COVID-19 hub.
Dillon Eustace
Regulators are known for flexing their muscles; not for showing flexibility or exercising forbearance.
Jones Day
Litigation in Italy has been unavoidably affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Finance Malta
The Malta Bankers’ Association (MBA) has been meeting regularly and keeping in constant touch with the Maltese authorities to provide its support in connection with the developing COVID-19 situation.
Noerr
The Covid-19 pandemic has created enormous challenges for businesses and officials and disrupted the normal course of life and work for all people worldwide.
MGC Legal
Coronavirus alias COVID-19 was first recorded on December 2019 in the city of Wuhan, People’s Republic of China and has rapidly spread to many regions…
Esin Attorney Partnership
Bankac?l?k Düzenleme ve Denetleme Kurumu (“BDDK”) 23 Mart 2020 tarihinde yay?mlanan bas?n aç?klamas? (”Bas?n Aç?klamas?”) ile koronavirüs salg?n? neticesinde finansal …
Esin Attorney Partnership
On April 2, 2020, the Banking Regulatory and Supervisory Authority (“BRSA”) introduced certain measures facilitating financial institutions’ compliance with their reporting requirements through its decision No. 8976.
Esin Attorney Partnership
The Banking Regulatory and Supervisory Authority (”BRSA”) issued a press release on March 23, 2020 announcing certain measures to facilitate the calculation…
Arthur Cox
For businesses that are engaged in proceedings or procedural matters before an IP office, such as the European Patents Office or the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland, COVID-19 will impact on…
North America
Ropes & Gray LLP
A bipartisan agreement for the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), commonly referred to as Phase 3 of the federal government’s
Cooley LLP
While focused on broader efforts to shore up the economy, the CARES Act contains several provisions specifically of interest to telecommunications providers, including $375 million in new funding for telecommunications-related programs…
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Now more than ever businesses need to be able to quickly and efficiently communicate with clients and customers about issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Foley Hoag LLP
Supply chain disruption has begun on some fronts that are not directly related to the healthcare and medical fields, …
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Confusion and uncertainty abound in the business world, with many business owners unable to meet a variety of contractual obligations …
Davis & Gilbert
The global effects of COVID-19 are being felt by businesses in every sector, and the worlds of marketing, communications, public relations and advertising are no different.
Stites & Harbison PLLC
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, effective April 1, 2020, requires certain public employers and private employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide E-FMLA
Cooley LLP
The FCC released a public notice announcing that schools and libraries that purchase discounted internet access service under the federal Schools and Libraries Universal Service
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
On March 24, 2020, in response to the growing anticipation that renters in multifamily properties are being negatively impacted by the implications …
Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
2019 was a break-out year for Lizzo. The Detroit-born singer-songwriter, rapper, flutist and advocate for body positivity became a household name and nabbed a Grammy for her album…
Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP
The reach of COVID-19 has been felt across all facets of life. Travel bans have been enacted. Primary schools have canceled classes
Jones Day
Companies face a myriad of issues as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Normally, there’s no such crime as price gouging. In most states, it’s only illegal during a declared state of emergency.
Stites & Harbison PLLC
he United States Copyright Office (“Copyright Office”) and United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) have taken steps to follow the CDC
Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP
On March 31, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued an advisory Notice (Notice) on the waiver of certain trademark-related deadlines for those who have been personally affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
There are many litigation issues presented by the outbreak of and response to COVID-19 (the disease caused by the novel coronavirus).
Butler Snow LLP
On March 26, 2020 the Mississippi Department of Revenue issued a response to requests for relief. The response covers four main areas:…
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
On March 10, 2020, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS), which regulates a variety of financial service entities such as banks, credit unions…
Mayer Brown
On Friday, March 27, 2020, the President signed into law a stimulus bill designed to provide emergency assistance for those affected by the COVID-19 national emergency (the “CARES Act” or “Act”)…
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
On March 31, 2020, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that it is permitting patent applicants to request extensions of the time allowed to file certain documents and to pay certain
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
On March 31, 2020, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced that it is permitting trademark applicants to request extensions of the time allowed to file certain documents and to pay
Shipman & Goodwin LLP
The circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic are constantly changing, and in response the United States Patent and Trademark Office has set forth new guidelines to adjust its procedures and deadlines.
Jones Day
Interested parties may apply until June 25, 2020, regardless of whether the product is already subject to a separate exclusion request that is pending or has previously been denied.
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart
On March 23, 2020, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed Executive Order No. 53 (EO-53), which restricts the operation of certain non-essential…
United Kingdom
Gowling WLG
COVID-19 is bringing systemic change in the way businesses are operating and employees are working.
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