SIDLEY — MEMO — EXTENDED DATE FOR RETURN TO FULL IN-OFFICE OPERATIONS
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CLIFFORD CHANCE — MEMO — DEFERRED REOPENING PLANS
As noted in the e-mail below, xxx, xxx, xxx and I had hoped to welcome everyone back to our Americas offices the week of September 13th. However, due to the rise of the Delta variant of COVID-19, we have changed our plans. The Americas Management Committee has decided to defer the return to office-based working in the region, setting a target return date for the week of October 25th. If that date changes (including an earlier date), we will provide you with at least 30 days’ notice. Our number one priority is your health and well-being and we will continue to evaluate our return plans as new information becomes available.
SKADDEN — MEMO — POLICY CHANGE: VACCINATION REQUIRED TO ACCESS SASMF US OFFICES
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CARLTON FIELDS — MEMO — UPDATE ON COVID PROTOCOLS
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