Winding Down: Office Closings, COBRA, etc.

It has been rather difficult to get hands on basic information at Thelen and this is something that Hellerites over at Heller Highwater know all too well.  I’ve done some sleuthing and here is what I can report (and if you have any further information please email me at thelenthepain@gmail.com or place the info in the comments).

• The last day of regular firmwide business at Thelen LLP will be Wednesday, November 26th.
• The San Jose office will close this Friday, November 21st.
• As has been stated via email, the Dissolution Committee has opted not to pay accrued vacation and claims that the banks have 100% control and must approve every check written.
• The status of medical, dental and vision benefits is uncertain at this time: “Our medical and vision plans are group insurance policies, and our dental coverage is a self funded plan. Therefore, COBRA medical, dental, and vision will be available provided that our bank authorizes the premium payments and claims funding necessary to maintain each of these plans in December. As previously communicated to employees, the bank’s latest indication to firm management is that it would authorize such payments.”