Overview of Ohio Department of Health “Director’s Stay at Home Order” | 3/23/2020

Ohio’s “Stay Home Order” requires all persons in Ohio to stay at their place of residence except when engaged in certain defined “Essential Activities,” “Essential Governmental Functions,” or to participate in “Essential Businesses and Operations.”  Read more.

Treasury Issues New Notice on Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines, Eliminating Prior Caps | 3/23/2020

A complete summary of Treasury’s current guidance on the extension of federal income tax payment and filing deadlines is included in this Federal Tax Bulletin. Read more.

What to Do With Your Incentive Agreements in This Challenging COVID-19 Times | 3/23/2020

In this time of broad government actions due to a declared pandemic emergency, it is important to examine your incentive agreements to understand the potential risks your company faces if your company is unable to perform key obligations.  Read more.

I-9 Requirements Relaxed under COVID-19 Outbreak  | 3/23/2020

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will exercise discretion to defer the physical presence requirements associated with Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9).  Read more.

Thinking About Delaying Environmental Compliance Due to COVID-19? Think Carefully! | 3/23/2020

As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve day by day, we recommend carefully reviewing each of your facilities’ environmental-related permits, orders, and other compliance obligations.  Read more.

Complimentary Webinar: Vorys on Call: Coronavirus
When: Thursday, March 26, 2020 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Vorys welcomed nearly 1,000 of you to our first weekly webinar and fielded hundreds of questions on the various business and legal implications of the coronavirus. Our second, multi-disciplinary webinar is scheduled for Thursday, March 26. Vorys attorneys representing various practice areas and disciplines will come together to share their considerations as businesses navigate these turbulent times. Attorneys will briefly address a number of topics and then take questions. See the list of topics and presenters, and register for the webinar here.