In one of the first rulings of its kind, a Chicago judge has ordered McDonald's to better enforce social distancing and mask wearing at its stores, saying risks to the community are potentially a "matter of life or death."

A new report recommends that employers use testing and work-from-home measures, where possible, to reduce the risk to elderly workers and those with pre-existing conditions.

Multinational companies with subsidiaries around the world should consider different approaches to the selection of the board of directors/managers, as well as potential pitfalls to overcome with implementing the new slate.