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Indiana Enacts COVID-19 Liability Shield For Hoosier Businesses

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In an effort to stimulate safe reopening of the economy and protect companies acting in good faith, Indiana has enacted a COVID-19 immunity shield. Governor Eric Holcomb signed Indiana Senate Bill 1, “Immunity Related to...more

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50-State Update On COVID-19 Business Liability Protections

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A number of states have passed or are considering passing legislation to shield certain businesses from liability from claims for injury caused by exposure to COVID-19. Generally, the laws require that the business was in...more

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Missouri Bill Aims to Protect Individuals and Businesses Helping in Response to COVID-19

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On Monday, November 16, 2020, the Missouri Senate introduced Senate Bill 1 (“SB 1”), which modifies provisions relating to civil actions arising during a declared state of emergency. Due to COVID-19, Missouri first declared a...more

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The Economic Recovery: States Offer Varied Liability Protections for Businesses

Businesses continue to face uncertain liability risks from COVID-19-related lawsuits. The state initiatives for civil liability protections for businesses remain limited and varied by jurisdiction. The statutes enacted to...more

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Will Liability Waivers Be Part of the ‘New Normal' for Public-Facing Businesses?

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As many Massachusetts businesses begin reopening to the public, one of the challenges they face is the threat of lawsuits from customers who claim to have contracted COVID-19 onsite. Should public-facing businesses ask...more

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