Preparing for Kick-Off…and Litigation?
9/15/20
By: Curt Graham
As universities across the country prepare to kick off this highly unusual college football season, the impact of COVID-19 and the safety of student athletes are predominant considerations. Additionally, colleges have been required to examine the legal …
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 …
Efficacy of Covid-19 Liability Waivers
9/2/20
By: Caleb Saggus
Liability waivers are not new, but Covid-19 is. As we try to venture back to some form of normalcy, the effects of Covid-19 remains a topic of legal uncertainty. The private sector is playing a part in shaping the …
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 …
Does What Happens in Mediation Stay in Mediation?
8/14/20
By: Barry Miller
Insurers: Time to review your mediation practices.
As COVID-19 travel restrictions force most mediations online, often with participants in more than one state, insurance carriers must re-examine their assumptions about the process. They need assurance that what …
Statute of Limitations Tolled in California Amid Pandemic
8/3/20
By: Matthew Jones
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom issued a “state of emergency” for the entire State. In response, the California Judicial Council adopted several Emergency Rules to implement during the pandemic. In particular, Rule 9 states …
Pennsylvania Offers Certain Employers Help with Hazard Pay
7/23/20
By: Justin Boron
Last week, the governor made $50 million available to businesses, health care non-profits, public transit agencies, and certain economic development organizations to cover hazard pay for ‘front line’ employees exposed in life-sustaining industries exposed to COVID-19 risks. The …
A Temporary Reprieve for New Jersey Employers: Delay and Changes to the Amended New Jersey WARN Act
7/21/20
By: Stephanie Greenfield
Six months ago, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, New Jersey became the first state in the nation to pass a law obligating employers to provide severance to employees affected by a mass layoff. …
New Jersey and COVID-19: What Businesses Need To Know About Reopening Plans
7/13/20
By: Ashley Hobson
New Jersey has been one of the most proactive and reactive states amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As of the publication of this Blog, the State has only entered into the second stage of its reopening, which still …
Update: Immunity for COVID-19 Claims in Georgia
7/2/20
By: Jake Daly
After being interrupted by three months because of COVID-19, the Georgia General Assembly finally completed its 2020 session on June 26. The final ten days saw a flurry of activity as legislators raced to pass a budget, a …
OSHA Issues Guidance On Reopening for Non-Essential Businesses
6/24/20
By: Hillary Freesmeier
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, better known as OSHA, has recently released its Guidance on Returning to Work for those businesses that have been deemed “non-essential” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Guidance directs a Three Phase …
States Target Infrastructure Investment to Spark Economic Recovery
6/22/20
By: Thomas Hay
Government leaders and industry groups are contemplating a major investment in infrastructure in the anticipated “Phase 4” coronavirus relief package. Last week, the American Public Works Association (APWA) called upon Congress to include infrastructure investment as a key …