A longstanding and ongoing commitment to the community is an important part of Jackson Walker’s culture. Houston partner Jamila Brinson's work with the Houston Bar Association (HBA) AIDS Outreach Committee is one example. Jamila's prior experience as a Peace Corps volunteer in St. Lucia inspired her to work with the HBA committee. Now, she leverages her position with JW to ask other firms and local businesses to help Houston families dealing with HIV/AIDS.

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The music is by Eve Searls.

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While Jackson Walker's primary mission is to provide excellent legal service and counsel to our clients, we pride ourselves on our involvement in our local communities. Dallas partner Jonathan Neerman shares his pro bono work helping families navigate the issues involved in international adoption processes. Having went through the adoption process over 14 years ago with his family, Jonathan has helped some 250 families since then.

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The music is by Eve Searls.

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The Texas Medical Board issued emergency rules earlier this month for physicians who come in contact with patients in their facilities. For hospitals, this includes keeping 15% of their capacity for COVID-19 patients. Doctor's offices are required to post a sign in their offices stating that they would be following the four rules set forth in the Board's order.

Jackson Walker Healthcare chair Virginia Mimmack breaks down the four rules, and what would happen if those rules are not followed.

1) Everyone must wear masks.

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The music is by Eve Searls.

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As Texas begins the second phase of Governor Abbott's plan to reopen the state's economy, employers need to understand and prepare for the ramifications of bringing employees back to the workplace. Jackson Walker Labor & Employment partner Scott Fiddler breaks down five key considerations to think about as employers plan for reopening:

1) Prepare a company taskforce

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The music is by Eve Searls.

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Jackson Walker's contribution to the communities in which we live and work goes far beyond just legal counsel. In our Austin office, partner Tim Taylor works with the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) to provide access to affordable healthcare for Austin’s low-income working musicians – with a focus on prevention and wellness. With the cancellation of SXSW and the social distancing rules that closed music venues in Austin, HAAM's work is needed more than ever. Tim discusses his role in HAAM and how they are helping Austin musicians in this time of need. 

Check out the video of "Someday We'll Be Together" by Robert Harrison and Suzanna Choffel for more information on HAAM.

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The music is by Eve Searls.

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May 1, 2020, marked the beginning of Governor Greg Abbott's plan to reopen the Texas economy. Jackson Walker government relations and public policy partner Denise Rose discusses what Phase 1 of Abbott's plan means for the Texas business community. She discusses the limitations placed on these businesses, as well as which businesses are included within the Governor's plan, Texans Helping Texans: The Governor’s Report to Open Texas.

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The music is by Eve Searls.

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Jackson Walker partner Gordon Shapiro is an experienced litigator who specializes in business litigation. In his nearly 40 years at the Firm, he has seen many ups and downs in Texas financial institutions, and he's litigated through unexpected events that completely disrupt the economy—known in the industry as Black Swan events. 

One such event that parallels the COVID-19 pandemic of today is the Texas commercial banking failures of the 1980s. Gordon breaks down some of the events that happened then and how he and the Jackson Walker team holistically addressed the situation. He also describes how that experience helps today's Jackson Walker team be better prepared for the current issues facing lenders and borrowers.

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The music is by Eve Searls.

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There is a lot of confusion about what the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to do during this pandemic. Jackson Walker partner Jon Mark Hogg explains that while COVID-19 is considered a recordable illness, OSHA wants employers to focus on prioritizing good hygiene and preventative practices in the workplace rather than trying to figure out if an employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis is work-related. For more information about OSHA standards and directives during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit the U.S. Department of Labor website.

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The music is by Eve Searls.

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Courts in Texas are still functioning and are successfully implementing technologies like Zoom and YouTube to help keep the courts open and available to the public. Jackson Walker partner Luke Gilman talks about how Texas courts use Zoom and other technologies to help keep court personnel, lawyers, litigants, and the public safe, and keep the wheels of justice moving.

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The music is by Eve Searls.

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While many of us are sheltering in place, the world of mergers and acquisitions marches on. Jackson Walker partner Natalie Kosydar discusses four points that those currently involved in M&A deals should think about right now. 

1) How the timing and deal flow are important to both the buyers and the targets.

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The music is by Eve Searls.

This podcast is made available by Jackson Walker for informational purposes only, does not constitute legal advice, and is not a substitute for legal advice from qualified counsel. Your use of this podcast does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Jackson Walker. The facts and results of each case will vary, and no particular result can be guaranteed.