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Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Responsabilità medica e pandemia da “covid-19”

Con la L.n. 76 del 28.5.2021 è stato convertito, con modificazioni, il DL 1.4.2021, n. 44 “Misure urgenti per il contenimento dell'epidemia da COVID-19, in materia di vaccinazioni anti SARS-CoV-2, di giustizia e di concorsi...more

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Florida Legislature Imposes High Standard for Claims Against Businesses Based on Damages from COVID-19

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On March 29, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Florida Statute 768.38, intended to protect businesses, governmental entities, schools and other persons and entities from COVID-19 lawsuits if they made a good-faith...more

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50-State Update On COVID-19 Business Liability Protections - UPDATED March 2021

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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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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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What Georgia's COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act Means for Your Business's Liability

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed Georgia Senate Bill 359 into law last week. Georgia's COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act (the Act) is an undoubted win for businesses, health care and otherwise, as Georgia's legislature...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

COVID-19 and Unprecedented: Litigation Insights - Issue 20, August 2020

This 20th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, finds both plaintiffs and defendants with reasons to celebrate. Insurance carriers avoided consolidation of coverage disputes in...more

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Nevada Businesses Protected from Civil Liability for COVID-19: What Companies Need to Know

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Using a carrot-and-stick approach, Nevada’s new law limits civil liability for personal injury or death resulting from COVID-19 for most businesses in exchange for compliance with controlling COVID-19 health standards....more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Unprecedented: COVID-19 Litigation Trends - Issue 18, 2020

This 18th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, sees us return to what, even in these early days of the pandemic, must be considered as some of the hottest topics. Thus, we discuss new...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

An Invisible Shield: States Begin Enacting COVID-19 Liability Protections

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Although top officials in the U.S. Senate have insisted that liability protections are a top priority for future COVID-19 relief legislation from the federal government, the current onus remains on the states to limit...more

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What You Need To Know About Louisiana’s COVID-19 Protections For Businesses

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The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant uncertainty for businesses across the country – but there is some good news for Louisiana employers and businesses. As offices, worksites, and other places of businesses reopen,...more

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North Carolina Essential Businesses Receive Partial Liability Cover During COVID-19 Recovery

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North Carolina employers let out a collective sigh of relief Wednesday – not just because Phase 1 of the state’s reopening will begin on May 8, but also because essential businesses will receive a form of limited business...more

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Finally! Some Relief for Healthcare Providers Risking Their Lives to Respond to COVID-19

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Across the country, hospitals and healthcare providers are facing an unprecedented surge of patients with COVID-19 symptoms while continuing to care for patients with other medical conditions. Responding adequately to the...more

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Corporate Trustees: how gross must negligence be?

Surprisingly, the distinction between negligence and gross negligence in English contract and trust law is unclear. On one view, reflected in the older cases, there is little or no difference at all....more

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