Covid-19 Resources
Bankruptcy Covid-19 Resources
Clyde Snow Bankruptcy team is here to provide businesses with legal information, best practices, and updates regarding all facets of bankruptcy law and other legal issues related to COVID-19 and the workplace.
For assistance, please call James W. Anderson at (801) 322-2516 for prompt responses to COVID-19 questions.
Ted Cundick to Present at NBI Seminar “Collection Law From Start to Finish”
Attorney Ted Cundick will co-present at the NBI Seminar “Collection Law From Start to Finish” on June 24, 2019. This comprehensive seminar, offering 6 hours of CLE credit, will provide professionals with the legal framework to collect on consumer debt. A variety of topics will be discussed including the impact of
Family Law Covid-19 Resources
Clyde Snow Family Law practice group is here to provide you with current legal updates, resources and other information regarding all facets of family law and legal issues related to COVID-19.
For assistance, please call Dean Andreasen or Laura Johnson at (801)322-2516 for prompt responses to your COVID-19 questions.
Update from the 2nd District Court and In Person Hearings
FROM THE SECOND DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS RE: RESUMPTION OF IN-PERSON HEARINGS WHEN: We are currently contemplating returning to in-person court on September 1, 2021. In-person court can resume if the courts are in Yellow as long as appropriate precautions are taken. If the virus count prompts a return to Red,
The Holidays, COVID-19, and Sharing Custody: “Create a Roadmap for Success”
The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts recently published some useful tools to help those sharing custody this holiday season. For the full Roadmap, visit their file here. “1. PLAN EARLY: If there is one piece of advice you take away from these guidelines, it has to be this
Utah State Courts: Divorce Decrees and Co-Parenting During COVID-19
Utah State Courts have provided resources for individuals who are anticipating filing for divorce, in the process of divorce, or trying to figure out ways to best co-parent all while following state health guidelines and court orders. “Co-parenting during COVID-19: Co-parenting is often the most challenging part of divorce
Update From District Court Commissioners Regarding Division of COVID-19 Stimulus Check
Below is a recent communication from the Second District court commissioners regarding the division of COVID-19 stimulus checks. While the communication is from the Second District, district court commissioners generally take similar positions. COVID-19 STIMULUS FUNDS As parties have begun receiving money pursuant to the federal stimulus package, questions
Benefits of Hiring an LPP
The Benefits of Hiring a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner During the COVID-19 Pandemic During this time of not only heightened emotions, there is also an increased financial concern for those dealing with their family law issues and how to proceed in a direction that will work for the immediate needs of
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 evidence, and
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
Custody and Parent-Time Guidelines
There should be no deviation from the normal parent-time schedule unless the child or someone in the child’s home has tested positive for COVID-19. If that is the case, the primary custodial parent should provide documentation of the positive COVID-19 to the noncustodial parent within 24 hours. If positive,
The CARES Act: How It Impacts Individuals and Families
On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was passed, a $2 trillion stimulus package for individuals, families and businesses. For individuals and families, the Act includes, among other things, payments to individuals and families, expansion of unemployment coverage, changes to student loan repayment, and changes to retirement account rules.
Labor and Employment Covid-19 Resources
Clyde Snow Family Law practice group is here to provide you with current legal updates, resources and other information regarding all facets of family law and legal issues related to COVID-19.
For assistance, please call Dean Andreasen or Laura Johnson at (801)322-2516 for prompt responses to your COVID-19 questions.
Appeals Court Allows Biden’s Vaccine Mandate to Move Forward
December 21, 2021 On Friday, December 17, 2021, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s block on President Biden’s vaccine mandate, meaning the vaccine mandate will go into effect on January 4, 2022. The vaccine mandate requires that all private employers who employ 100 or more
Vaccine Mandate Whiplash: Where Do Things Stand in Utah?
December 1, 2021 The past few weeks have seen a flurry of regulatory activity by the federal and state governments regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Even though court actions continue, now is a good time for employers to assess their current requirements and update policies and practices. Federal Mandates OSHA
The Rules Don’t Apply to Those Who Apply: Asking Applicants for Their COVID-19 Vaccination Status
Can you ask an applicant their COVID-19 vaccination status? November 4, 2021 By now, most employers have at least broached the question of whether they can request employees’ vaccination status. While employers can in fact request this medical information from employees and even terminate employees who do not comply
Federal Vaccine Mandates
September 10, 2021 Yesterday President Biden issued two Executive Orders and a COVID-19 action plan, in furtherance of a strong federal policy of increasing the number of Americans who are vaccinated against COVID-19. The Orders and plan rely largely on employers to implement this policy. The first Executive Order requires
COVID-19 and the Americans with Disabilities Act
August 31, 2021 Employers in Utah and throughout our Country are faced with new and unique questions concerning COVID-19 and the workplace. For example, an increasing amount of employees are requesting to work from home due to potential COVID-19 exposure, particularly with the new infectious Delta Variant. Some employees
How Will My Employees’ Unemployment Claims Related to COVID-19 Affect My Unemployment Tax Premiums?
As explained in our prior post (here), since the start of the pandemic, the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS) has been charging unemployment benefits for individuals who lost employment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to “social costs.” This measure was designed to relieve employers from having
Staging a Comeback: Rules for Re-Engaging Your Workforce in the Age of COVID-19
On April 16, 2020, the White House issued “Opening Up America Again,” a three phase state-by-state approach for reopening the U.S. economy. Some state governors, including Governor Herbert in Utah, are beginning to relax stay-at-home orders. This memo discusses the top compliance and workplace concerns your business may face
EEOC Issues Updated Guidance for Employers: Balancing COVID-19, the ADA and Other EEO Laws (Updated 4/24/2020)
On April 9, 2020, the EEOC updated its Technical Assistance Questions and Answers guidance page to include additional information for employers during the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that the “EEO laws, including the ADA and Rehabilitation Act, continue to apply during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they do
Small Business Reorganization Opportunities After COVID-19
The Combination of the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA), and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) Create New, Streamlined, Less Expensive Bankruptcy Reorganization Route for Many Small Businesses Through passage of the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA), effective February 19, 2020,
Federal Reserve Unveils Details of $2.3 Trillion to Help Economy
Article from CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/09/federal-reserve-unveils-details-of-its-much-anticipated-main-street-lending-program.html “The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced a bevy of new moves aimed at getting another $2.3 trillion of financing into businesses and revenue-pinched governments. Stock futures jumped after the announcement, which came moments after the government reported that 6.6 million new jobless claims were filed last week. Among the Fed’s