COVID-19 Related Tort Lawsuits On The Rise? Not So Fast, My Friend
9/29/20
By: Gregory Blueford
As summer turns to fall and football returns to fill our weekends, the unwelcome reality of COVID-19 still has a firm grasp on day-to-day life across the globe. Earlier this month, we outlined the HEALS Act’s Tort Immunity …
SAFE TO WORK ACT: The HEALS Act’s Tort Immunity Provision
9/9/20
By: Tia Combs
In the slew of hotly debated topics for provisions to be included within upcoming COVID-19 relief legislation, chambers of commerce and Republicans in Congress have consistently pushed for liability protections for businesses, health care providers, and schools …
Agent of Shield: Corporate Protection or Prudent Reopen – Liability Protection under the HEALS Act
8/19/20
By: Davit Zargaryan
On July 27, 2020, the Senate released their proposal for “Phase 4” of emergency assistance to alleviate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Heath, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act is a combination of …