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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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The COVID-19 Jobs Protection Act: Liability Immunity for Health Care Facilities on the Horizon in West Virginia

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On February 19, 2021, the West Virginia Senate passed SB 277, the “COVID-19 Jobs Protection Act.” The purpose of the Act is stated to “eliminate the liability of the citizens of West Virginia and all persons including...more

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Alabama Governor Signs Into Law an Act to Provide Businesses Some Protection from COVID Litigation Claims

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On February 12, 2021, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed Act No. 2021-4 into law.  The Act, which is one of three bills designed to combat the economic impacts of COVID-19 that were fast-tracked by Alabama lawmakers, provides...more

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COVID-19 Civil Immunity Protections for Institutions of Higher Education

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COVID-19 litigation has begun across the nation, prompting concerns about liability exposure for colleges and universities. Although the federal SAFE TO WORK Act, which was introduced in the Senate on July 27, 2020, would...more

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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Signed The Tennessee COVID-19 Recovery Act

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On August 17, 2020, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed the Tennessee COVID-19 Recovery Act into law. The Act provides expansive protection to individuals and businesses from claims arising from COVID-19 unless there is clear...more

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Appellate Court Concludes that Schools are not Exempt from Local Zoning Regulations

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The generally accepted practice in towns and villages throughout New York is that public and private schools need not comply with the zoning rules applicable to other property owners. However, the Appellate Division, Third...more

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Another Reason to Report Suspected Abuse or Neglect to DCF: Lawrence V. Weiner

We have repeatedly cautioned that those employees who are required by law to make reports to the Department of Children and Families [“DCF”] of suspected child abuse and neglect should always err on the side of caution and,...more

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