New York Bar Advises That Firms Be Cautious About Reopening (1)

New York law firms should err on the side of caution in reopening their offices, bringing employees back only when needed and taking various steps to limit the risk of infection, the State Bar Association said in new guidance.

The bar group’s “model reopening plan” aims to help law firms get back to work as quickly as possible—while protecting their employees—as New York City and state continue to struggle with the devastating public health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Firms are advised not to rush to reopen, especially in the nation’s most populous city, which is both a coronavirus epicenter ...