by Elizabeth Kelly On April 30, 2020, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-32, which formally extended Illinois' Stay-at-Home Order through May 30, 2020. Additionally, he issued Executive Order 2020-33, which extended previous executive order directives, such...
Apr 27, 2020 
James R. Layton
Jim Layton, who leads Tueth Keeney's appellate practice group, presented "Preparing to Argue to Appellate Judges, From Your Home to Theirs: Remote Appellate Advocacy in the Wake of COVID-19." Attending - by video feed - were 565 lawyers from 46 states and three U.S....
Apr 1, 2020 
Melanie Gurley Keeney
On April 2, 2020, Melanie Keeney will join a panel of top immigration law experts from across the country to discuss issues facing employers as they continue to navigate the complexities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Employment Law Alliance is hosting the...
On March 24 and 26, 2020, the Department of Labor issued updated guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act ("FFCRA"). Specifically, the guidance addresses how employers should handle employee leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act...
Mar 23, 2020 
Laura E. Hemmer
Merry RhoadesRobert L. Jackstadt
Executive Order 2020-07, issued on March 16, 2020, suspended key elements of the OMA regarding board member attendance and participation at public meetings. Normally, the Open Meetings Act requires that a majority of a quorum be physically present at all meetings....
We take the health, well-being, and safety of our firm's members and employees, their families and our clients seriously. TKCMJ previously upgraded its technology to allow attorneys and all staff members to be able to work remotely in an effective and efficient manner...
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act." This law expands rights to Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") leave and provides paid leave for employees impacted by COVID-19. These provisions go into effect on...
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act." This law, among other provisions, expands rights to Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA") leave and provides for paid leave for employees impacted by COVID-19. This...
Mar 20, 2020 
Diane E. MetzgerMelanie Gurley Keeney
by Melanie Keeney & Diane Metzger As you know, many H-1B employees may be working remotely from their homes to help combat the spread of COVID-19. The applicable regulations require that notice be posted at the H-1B employee's physical worksite location(s),...
Mar 18, 2020 
Aigner S. Carr
Celynda L. Brasher
Elizabeth J. MooneyJames R. Layton
Kate L. Nash
Kylie S. PiattLaura E. Hemmer
Lisa J. Berns
Mandi D. Moutray
Margaret A. HesseMelanie Gurley Keeney
Michelle H. Basi
Veronica E. Potter
Frequently Asked Questions Coronavirus Pandemic Planning: Holding Legally Compliant Board Meetings During this Time of Uncertainty Below, we are listing answers or guidance we are providing in response to questions we have received relating to holding board meetings...
by Adam Henningsen The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a final rule to update its regulations interpreting joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under the FLSA, an employee may have - in addition to his or her employer -...
On February 23, Tueth Keeney was recognized by the Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis (WFSTL) as a top place for women to work in the third annual “Women in the Workplace: Employment Scorecard.”
