Clyde Snow

Updates from Fourth District Court Regarding Family Law Hearings

In Utah’s First, Second, Third and Fourth Judicial District Courts, domestic commissioners are the frontline of family law cases rather than judges.  Commissioners are judicial officers, who handle divorce, custody, separation, paternity, and grandparent visitation cases.  They review documents filed with the court, hold hearings, review the...

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Seven Guidelines for Parents Who Are Divorced/Separated and Sharing Custody of Children During the COVID-19 Pandemic

On March 19, 2020, leaders of AAML and AFCC came together to develop the following guide for parents who are divorced or separated: BE HEALTHY. Comply with all CDC and local and state guidelines and model good behavior for your children with intensive hand washing, wiping down surfaces and other objects that are frequently touched, and...

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Salt Lake County’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” Order: Impacts on Businesses and Employers

Salt Lake County issued a Public Health Order entitled “Stay Safe, Stay Home” that is currently in effect and will continue to be in effect until at least April 13, 2020 and can be extended as needed. The intent of the Order is to ensure the “maximum number of people self-isolate in their homes and places of residence to the maximum extend...

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For Employers, Layoffs Are Not the Only Answer

For Employers, Layoffs Are Not the Only Answer As the spread of COVID-19 in the United States worsens and disrupts the economy, many business owners are looking for answers on how to keep their business afloat. As employers attempt to wade through the current uncertainty, they will be looking for ways to cut costs, and many companies are opting...

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Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Impact Disaster Loan provided for in the Cares Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) has important provisions all businesses should be evaluating right now.  The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) allocates almost $350 billion to help small businesses keep their employees and prevent other losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  PPP loans are 100% federally...

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Covid-19 and USERRA – Employer and Employee Rights and Responsibilities

On Friday, March 27, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order (the “Order”) requiring the Secretary of Defense to begin the process of recalling members of the Armed Forces Reserve and Ready Reserve components. If you have employees who serve in the reserve component of any branch of the armed forces, this Order may trigger obligations...

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How Will My Employees’ Unemployment Claims Related to COVID-19 Affect My Unemployment Tax Premiums?

Unemployment claims have skyrocketed in Utah, as in other states, since the outbreak of COVID-19. Many employers are concerned that the spike in claims will cause their unemployment insurance premiums to dramatically increase. On March 25, 2020, the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) issued guidance on this...

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Ripple Effect 181: California Water Data Consortium

Robyn Grimm, Chief Executive Officer & President of the California Water Data Consortium, joins us to discuss the Consortium and its very cool mission. As a public/private collaborative non-profit, the Consortium makes the most of California's water data by:...

Ripple Effect 179: Utah’s Cloud Seeding Program

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Ripple Effect 178: Custom Training Videos for Utilities

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Ripple Effect 176: Excellent Discussion on Conjunctive Management

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Ripple Effect 175: Activities at the University of Utah

Marian Rice joins us to talk about the many hats she wears and several exciting programs at the University of Utah. Marian sits as the:  Associate Director of Energy Futures Engine; Associate Director of Peak Water Sustainability Engine; the Lead Critical Minerals...