With the continuing concern over the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety of our employees, clients, and guests is our top priority at Harris, Karstaedt, Jamison & Powers, P.C. While many of our attorneys are working remotely our office remains staffed with essential employees. In Colorado we are already seeing plaintiff’s law firms advertising for claims against employers and businesses for various COVID-19 related legal actions. During the past 25 years that we have been in business, we have defended employers and businesses, both large and small, and have a team of exceptional lawyers who are experienced in tort and employment matters to assist you.
We are tracking the ever-changing legislation at the federal, state, and local levels in order to provide our clients with both practical and proactive guidance in order to respond to this evolving pandemic. Below are blog posts containing useful memos and links with information related to COVID-19 from various jurisdictions including Colorado. Please check back often as this information is constantly evolving and changing.
COVID-19 Blog Posts
Colorado Litigation / Civil Justice System Updates and Orders regarding COVID-19
Summary prepared by Dino G. Moncecchi On May 5, 2020, the Colorado Supreme Court issued an order that until further notice the state courts are to continue to operate on an emergency basis and may only conduct in-person hearings for emergency matters. The order further vacated all jury calls until at least July 6, 2020, […]
Colorado’s Safer-at-Home Executive Order
Summary prepared by Dino G. Moncecchi The Safer-at-Home Executive Order D 2020 044 outlines a new level in Colorado’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Executive Order is tentatively set to expire 30 days from April 27, 2020, but can be amended or extended at any time. Individual municipalities can delay the implementation of D […]
Colorado’s Stay-at-Home Order Expires and the state shifts to Safer-at Home, but several counties extend Stay-At-Home Orders until May 8, 2020
As the state of Colorado’s “Stay at Home” order expired, Governor Polis issued an Executive Order on April 26, 2020 for a shifting to a “Safer at Home” phase. Executive Order: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6877564-D-2020-044-Safer-at-Home.html “Safer at Home”: https://covid19.colorado.gov/safer-at-home “Safer at Home” FAQ: https://covid19.colorado.gov/safer-at-home-faq Several counties in Colorado have extended their stay-at-home orders until May 8, 2020. Adams […]
Links to Important COVID-19 Legislation
Coronavirus & Construction Cash Flow (Source: Levelset) S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division (Source: U.S. Department of Labor) Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (Source: CDLE) What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws (Source Equal Opportunity Employment Commission “EEOC”) Occupation Safety and Health […]
Colorado Litigation/Civil Justice System Updates and Orders regarding COVID-19
Summary prepared by Dino G. Moncecchi Colorado Litigation/Civil Justice System Updates and Orders Click on the links below to visit additional COVID-19 in Colorado resources: March 16, 2020: The Supreme Court of Colorado suspended all jury calls in state courts through, May 15, 2020, except for cases with imminent speedy trial deadlines. (Source: Colorado Supreme […]
Colorado COVID-19 Insurance and Coverage Related News
Summary prepared by Dino G. Moncecchi The Colorado Division of Insurance has issued DRAFT Emergency Regulation 20-E-03 Concerning Restrictions On Coverage For Use Of A Personal Automobile Or As An Additional Unnamed Driver On A Restaurant Commercial Automobile Policy For Food Delivery During Pendency Of Public Health Order 20-22. The purpose of this emergency regulation […]
Important COVID-19 Legislation and Emergency Orders in Colorado
Summary prepared by Dino G. Moncecchi Colorado Stay-At-Home Order https://covid19.colorado.gov/stay-home-except-essential-needs Colorado COVID-19 Legislation and Emergency Orders On March 10, 2020, Governor Polis issued Executive Order D 2020-003 – declaring a disaster emergency due to COVID-19. On March 18, 2020, Governor Polis issued Executive Order D 2020-007 – closing all public schools for a minimum of […]
New COVID-19 Relief Laws Require Paid Employee Leave
© Harris, Karstaedt, Jamison & Powers, P.C., (2020) Copyright As part of sweeping legislation signed into law by President Trump on March 18, 2020, two laws were enacted that provide workers with paid leave for reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. One of the new leave provisions, the “Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion […]
COVID-19 Themis Summary of Important Legislation and Emergency Orders and Directives
Content provided by Themis Advocates Group Themis Advocates Group provides you with the below update regarding the impact of COVID-19 on issues relating to business, insurance, and law in the United States. The below is not meant to be all inclusive, as regulations are changing each day and in each local jurisdiction, but provides an […]
HKJP COVID-19 Response Plan
Dear Clients and Friends, As information regarding Coronavirus/COVID-19 continues to develop, Harris, Karstaedt, Jamison & Powers, P.C. remains proactive. Our primary concern is the health and safety of our employees, clients, families, and communities. We have taken steps to ensure continued business operations during this time. Our attorneys are equipped with secure access to firm […]
*The information contained in this COVID-19 resources section is intended as a source of information about the coronavirus (COVID-19) for general information purposes only. Nothing contained herein is legal advice, nor should it be relied upon as such