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Since a New York lawyer became the second person diagnosed with COVID-19 in the state, law firms, schools and the courts have been taking action to protect attorneys, staff, students and visitors. Here is our coverage of the impact of the pandemic on the legal community in the state, made available for free.

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Law Firm Office Reopening Guidance: Wear Masks and Take Attendance

Guidance released by the New York State Bar Association on Wednesday includes specific steps law firms can take to prepare their offices and employees for reopening.

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What does going back to work at a law firm look like? One-way traffic in the hallways, testing employees, attendance sheets to monitor contacts and installing barriers for receptionists. These are some suggestions in the New York State Bar Association’s model reopening plan, meant as guidance for law firms.

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Christine Simmons

Christine Simmons

Christine Simmons writes about the New York legal community and the business of law. Email her at [email protected] and find her on Twitter @chlsimmons

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