Information Businesses Need Today to Prepare for a Continually Changing Tomorrow

The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is imparting an unprecedented burden on businesses, municipalities, schools and individuals around the globe. Many retailers are operating in a limited capacity, supply chains are extensively disrupted and impeding manufacturers, and commercial tenants and landlords are at risk due to potential revenue shortfalls. The impact changes daily. While there are many questions arising that are industry-specific, there are also a variety of foundational matters for all entities to review, consider and employ.
Davis|Kuelthau has organized a multidisciplinary team to monitor and address the vast range of litigation, regulatory and transactional challenges faced by companies in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. We are regularly issuing guidance and have assembled a summary of some of the many local, state and federal resources available to help businesses with their pandemic preparedness and response efforts. Our team will continue to develop, update and share guidance directly as well as via this resource site. Please consider the fluid nature of the situation and that all information shared is thus current as of the date that it was posted. It is important to also consult federal, state, county and city health agency websites regularly.
As always, we are here for you.
Be safe and be well.
ALL D|K COVID-19 GUIDANCE
Webinar | How to Terminate or Renegotiate Leases for Dry Cleaners
Click here to access the on-demand video. EnviroForensics in partnership with Drycleaning and Laundry Institute International (DLI) and Cleaner & Launderer will present, How to Terminate or Renegotiate Leases for Dry Cleaners, a free live webinar on Tuesday, April 6th at 12:00 PM CDT. The webinar is for drycleaners whose businesses have been impacted by pandemic restrictions and are...
Webinar | Vaccines, Testing, and Reopening the Economy. What Do You Need to Know?
Register Today! Businesses across the country are increasingly seeing the light at the end of the tunnel on their strategy to reopen their businesses safely and responsibly. Every day, the latest news gives business owners hope that normal is just around the corner. But does getting vaccinations mean a return to normal for the workplace? Should rapid testing be a part of that strategy? What...

Webinar | COVID-19 Vaccine and the Workplace: Legal & Medical Insight
Register Today! Davis|Kuelthau Labor & Employment Attorney, Anthony J. Steffek will be joining President and CEO of Prevea, Dr. Rai, to discuss the current state of the COVID-19 vaccine regarding legal and medical insight in the workplace as well as what to expect moving forward. Some of the questions that will be answered throughout this webinar will include: • What is the current state of...

Anthony Steffek and Heather Macklin Discuss the Impact of Employer Mandated Vaccinations with Insight on Business Magazine
Labor and Employment Attorney, Anthony J. Steffek (Green Bay) and Litigation Attorney, Heather J. Macklin (Appleton) were recently interviewed by Insight Publications on employer considerations regarding vaccination mandates in the workplace. Their commentary was featured in the March 2021 Edition of Insight Publications Insight on Business Magazine. Tony and Heather offered insights on COVID-19...

35th Annual DBE Workshop and Secretary’s Golden Shovel Awards
Davis|Kuelthau Employment and Litigation attorney, Laurie E. Meyer, has been invited to speak at the 35th Annual DBE Workshop and Secretary’s Golden Shovel Awards. She will present, Changes to Medical Leave in the COVID Age, a virtual program on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 11:30 AM CST. The Annual DBE Workshop and Secretary’s Golden Shovel Awards is Wisconsin’s premier conference for small,...

Attorney Brian Randall Quoted in Milwaukee Business Journal Article
Commercial Real Estate attorney Brian C. Randall was quoted in the Milwaukee Business Journal article, Vassallo withdraws plan for 20-story apartment tower in Wauwatosa before vote. Relative to his representation of John Vassallo, Brian’s quote originated from a withdrawal letter submitted to the city of Wauwatosa. Click here to read the article.

Attorney Brian Randall Quoted in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Article
Commercial Real Estate attorney Brian C. Randall was quoted in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article, Developers withdrew plans for a proposed Wauwatosa apartment tower. Here's what that means for the site's future. Relative to his representation of John Vassallo, Brian’s quote originated from a withdrawal letter submitted to the city of Wauwatosa. Click here to read the article.

Future of Cities | MKE Business Journal | 2021 Virtual Seminar
As a long-time advocate of the region’s commercial real estate developments, Davis|Kuelthau is a supporter of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s Future of Cities Virtual Event and Panel Discussion scheduled on Thursday, January 28 from 1:00 – 2:30 PM. Richard Florida, renowned urbanist and thought leader on the sustainability of America’s cities, will address building innovative and resilient...

2021 WASB/WSAA School Law Conference & Workshop
School and Education Attorneys, Anthony J. Steffek and Abby (Busler) Tilkens will be presenting at the 2021 WASB/WSAA School Law Conference & Workshop on Friday, January 22, 2021 from 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM. Their presentation, The New Normal: Virtual Education in a Pandemic, will address changes in Virtual education. After providing a brief update on legal considerations, the presenters will...

Webinar | COVID-19 Relief in 2021: What Employers Need to Know
Click here to access the on-demand video. Click here to access the powerpoint presentation. The new COVID-19 Relief bill, signed into law on December 27, provides additional economic relief for business owners if you know what to look for. In addition, the new administration will mean more change is on the horizon. What are the immediate opportunities for your business, and what will the...
- CDC COVID-19 risk assessment by country
- U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories
- 17 responsible live visualizations about the coronavirus
- Number of people currently confirmed to have COVID-19, in the US
- John Hopkins Dashboard Map
International Agency Guidance:
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- McKinsey and Company prepared a report on “COVID-19: Implications for business.”
Federal Agency Guidance:
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Memo Identifying Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2 (EPA)
- U.S. Department of Labor: Wage and Hour (DOL)
- U.S. Department of Labor: Coronavirus Resources (DOL)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- U.S. Department of State (State Department)
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (OSHA)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention central hub for information gov.
- National Center for Health Statistics (CDC)
- Public Health Emergency COVID-19: 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
- Teleworking has never been more important (U.S. Office of Personnel Management)
- Combating the Coronavirus (S. Chamber of Commerce)
- Coronavirus: What You Need to Know (National Governors Association)
Workplace Guidance for Employees and Employers:
- Federal Employee Rights
- Employee Rights
- Better Business Bureau tips on COVID-19
- Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers from the CDC Plan, Prepare and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019
- CDC Guidelines for keeping workplaces, homes, schools, or commercial establishments safe.
- CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 Additional guidelines for employers.
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has issued guidelines for employers on preparing for challenges that may arise because of the coronavirus outbreak.
- Workplace Tips and resources for employers to combat the virus.
- View the U.S. Chamber’s Corporate Aid Tracker for details on how businesses are helping nationwide.
- American Chamber of Commerce in China results from Corvid 19 Business Impact survey
- U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Resilience in a Box created in partnership with the UPS Foundation.
- Husch Blackwell posted a blog: Coronavirus at work: Yes, one business meeting can make a difference.
- COVID-19 (“Coronavirus”) Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel (U.S. Department of Education)
State Agency Guidance:
- Governor Tony Evers Wisconsin COVID-19 Coronavirus Information
- State of Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation COVID-19 Business Resources
- Department of Public Instruction (DPI)
- COVID-19 Member Guide Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce
Hospitality Industry Guidance:
- Food Industry Preparedness (Food Industry Association)
- Coronavirus Preparedness Checklist for Events (WHO)