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The outbreak of the novel coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19, has had significant impacts on companies and their commercial transactions resulting in disrupted supply chains, delaying supplies to companies and in some cases the performance obligations. As a result, many businesses may be wondering if they can be excused from their contractual obligations due …

Force Majeure Clauses in a pandemic: which contracts can be breached due to COVID-19. Read More »

Most commercial entities carry a variety of different insurance policies that may help mitigate their financial losses related to the 2019 novel coronavirus disease. In Idaho, last week’s Stay-home (Shelter-in-place) Order have forced most businesses to close their doors. Retail, restaurants, hospitality, and many white-color businesses now can only do business remotely or offer limited …

Does your business insurance cover Coronavirus (COVID-19) related losses? Read More »

Yesterday, in an unprecedented effort to curb COVID-19 (coronavirus) ourbreaks, Idaho Governor Brad Little issued an executive “Stay-home” Order mandating residents to stay put for the next 21 days. The Order requires all residents to stay at home unless they work in an essential industry or venture out to perform an essential activity. As for …

Breaking down what businesses are “essential” in Idaho’s COVID-19 Stay-home Order Read More »

1. Employee Health comes first.A law firm’s treatment of their employees speaks volumes to their core values. White collar employees all over the country are paying extra close attention to how the management treats them. With the COVID-19 news inescapable, employees are hypersensitive to their response. Law firms should show their employees that their health …

Five reasons why closing your law firm’s office is the appropriate COVID-19 response. Read More »

The Do’s and Dont’s of Coronavirus – Helping to keep your employees and business healthy in a time of uncertainty. March 19, 2020 UPDATE: Governor Brad Little adopted White House guidelines yesterday and recommended all Idahoans work from home if possible (Source: https://www.idahoednews.org/news/little-urges-idahoans-to-avoid-groups-of-10-or-more-and-to-work-from-home/). Governor Little also recommended Idahoans avoid groups larger than 10 people, and avoid …

Best practice policies for employers when addressing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Read More »

The Idaho Business Review has named Anthony Shallat a 2019 Leader in the Law award recipient. Anthony was named a 2019 “Up and Coming Attorney” in Idaho. The following is a profile on Anthony published by the Idaho Business Review: Anthony Shallat started his career in politics, but soon moved to civil rights and white …

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If you’re like most millennials, estate planning is not high on your list of priorities. Paying off student loans, buying a first home and starting a family are more common concerns of those in their 20s and 30s. However, it is during this time in our lives that we begin to establish financial stability, acquire …

Why millennials should consider estate plans Read More »

Let’s talk about the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and how simple oversights can cause you major legal headaches.  As a background, the FLSA was passed by Congress in 1938 to protect “all covered employees from substandard wages and oppressive working hours.” Barrentine v. Arkansas Best Freight Sys., Inc., 450 U.S. 728, 789 (1981); see also …

How to prevent a FLSA suit against your company Read More »

In the past few months, federal courts have shown more of their cards on how they will apply The Howey Test when determining what cryptocurrencies will be considered securities. Civil suits have worked their way through federal courts to an extent where a few decisions now serve as guidance on when a cryptocurrency may qualify …

Decentralized Cryptocurrencies Typically Fail The Howey Test Read More »