COVID-19 INFORMATION & Resource HUB updated 10/8/20 To reach KTLA staff, email info@ktla.org.
General resources Kansas Department of Health & Environment (KDHE) Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Kansas government/official guidance Judicial branch orders Link to all orders and info from the Supreme Court Order Issued September 25, 2020
Order Issued September 15, 2020
Order Issued September 2, 2020
Orders issued May 27, 2020
The following orders predate those issued May 1, 2020 Administrative Order 2020-PR-016 - Chief Justice's order to cease all but emergency operations, and
Orders of the Supreme Court relating to Continuing Legal Education and Attorney Registration Administrative Order 2020-RL-033 - Extending the reporting deadline for July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 to September 30, 2020 and waives the limit on prerecorded programs Administrative Order 2020-RL-035 - Modifying the deadline for annual attorney registration and late fees
District Court Orders 7th Judicial District Guidance - Letter to Council from Chief Judge James McCabria, May 29, 2020 Note: the following district orders predate AO 2020-PR-048, which supersedes district court orders that are in conflict. Summary and Application of AO 2020-PR-032 - Judge Eric A. Commer, 18th Judicial District, Sedgwick County, April 8, 2020 10th Judicial District Guidance - Johnson County Remains Open, Remote Appearances for All Hearings 7th Judicial District Guidance - Douglas County Administrative Order 20-17 remains in effect, Judge James McCabria, May 4, 2020 7th Judicial District Guidance - Douglas County Administrative Order 20-20 regarding probate, emergency operations and "expeditious handling", issued March 31
Executive Branch Office of the Governor - Executive Orders EO 20-20 Temporarily allowing notices and witnesses to act via audio-visual technology Office of the Kansas Secretary of State - updates on temporary requirements for notaries will be posted to the SOS website Division of Workers Compensation - DOL COVID-19 Resources. Specific work comp practitioner updates are posted on OSCAR. Kansas Insurance Department - KID FAQ, including p.2 regarding whether insurance agencies or companies are considered "essential businesses"; and Bulletin 2020-1 and suspension of Kansas laws on competition, unfair or deceptive acts or practices and correlating regulations Office of Administrative Hearings - information about operations
Legislative Branch House Substitute for SB 102 relating to extension or suspension of deadlines or time limitations, signed by the governor and effective upon publication in the Kansas Register (March 19,2020)
Other states/districts Public Justice resource page - orders, opinions and sample briefs from other states and districts regarding remote depositions
Practice & business resources Courts Attorney Registration Portal (new in 2020) - Kansas Supreme Court Attorney Registration Page Kansas Hero Relief Program
Education/CLE Note: the Supreme Court has issued orders extending the compliance deadline for 2019-20 to September 30, 2020. (See above to review the order under Judicial Branch Orders.) For attorneys seeking remote CLE opportunities, click here for a listing of plaintiff attorney-focused webinars currently scheduled. For any requests for additional online learning opportunities, or to offer to provide webinar presentations, please contact mkhaworth@ktla.org.
KALAP Resources The Kansas Lawyers Assistance Program has posted a COVID-19 resource and information page. In addition to links to Kansas Supreme Court Orders, KALAP provides links to guidance on practicing law during the COVID-19 emergency, online AA/NA meetings, and lawyer well-being.
SBA Emergency Funding Programs offered by the SBA Loan Group. Link to submit information and learn more.
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