The COVID-19 pandemic caused many nonprofits to postpone or cancel conferences, conventions, trade shows, and other events. This has often meant working with nonprofit organization members and attendees to coordinate...more
“An event cancelled is better than a life cancelled,” according to World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus when speaking in December 2021 in response to the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron...more
The widespread denial of coverage under first-party property insurance policies for business interruption losses resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has been extensively reported, but so far less attention has been paid to...more
On November 2, 2021, New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney reintroduced the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act (“PRIA”) in the U.S. House of Representatives. PRIA would create the Pandemic Risk Reinsurance Program (the “Program”),...more
DeSantis May Strip Lawsuit Protection from Businesses Requiring COVID-19 Vaccinations - "Thus far, the administration has identified around 120 businesses, big and small, and local governments that it may seek penalties...more
The pandemic impacts hit the U.S. business markets in mid-March 2020. Conferences and events, and the fertile business development grounds they provided, were cancelled, postponed or pivoted to online formats that were...more
Last year, we posted about how some companies had retroactively changed their refund policies after COVID-19 hit, and we noted some of the potential pitfalls associated with that strategy. Lawsuits and regulatory...more
A bipartisan group of 11 AGs, led by Maryland AG Brian Frosh, reached a settlement with online ticket reseller StubHub, Inc. to resolve allegations that StubHub violated state consumer protection laws by refusing to issue...more
The sports industry was among the first to navigate the resumption of some sense of regular play amid the pandemic, but it was far from normal. That wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. ...more
Welcome back to the Class Action & MDL Roundup! Our winter edition covers notable class actions from the fourth quarter of 2020. In this edition, we find a common theme among COVID-19 class actions, the Tampa 2 defends...more
Almost a year ago now, the pandemic outbreak disrupted the worldwide entertainment industry – and in particular, film and television production. Similar to the US, European audio-visual productions were halted, movie theaters...more
If 2020 was the year of the pandemic, 2021 appears to be shaping up to be the year of “returning to normal.” So far, most coverage disputes related to COVID-19 have been reactions to direct losses caused by the virus and...more
In just about every way, the world turned upside down in 2020. Deals were no exception. Whether it was incorporating a PPP payoff or forgiveness into deal terms, drafting MAE, interim operating covenants and working capital...more
A federal district court in California issued a series of orders to dismiss claims in a putative class action by Major League Baseball ticket purchasers against ticket sellers, sports teams, and the league. ...more
Once again, the Ivy League has sent a loud and clear COVID-19 message to the collegiate sports community. After initially delaying the start of the winter sports schedule until January 2021, the Ivy League Counsel of...more
Cardboard Cutouts And Pandemic Exclusions—amidst COVID-19, The Market Is Adjusting And Carefully Reviewing Event Cancellation Policies In The Sports Industry....more
It would be a truism to note that COVID-19 has had a profound impact on many sectors globally. The art industry, which relies considerably on the human interaction between art dealers, artists, and members of the public, is...more
COVID-19- NAAG: Airline Industry Customers Deserve Stronger Consumer Protections- •The National Association of Attorneys General (“NAAG”) sent a letter to congressional leaders urging Congress to strengthen consumer...more
In a series of orders issued earlier this month, Judge Dale S. Fischer of the Central District of California dealt two strikes to putative class claims against ticket merchants Ticketmaster/LiveNation and StubHub that seek...more
It’s hard to read the news these days without seeing the dramatic effect of COVID-19 on professional and collegiate sports. Among others, a number of professional athletes have opted out of their respective seasons, Major...more
As More Live Performances Are Cancelled, Limited In Size Or Postponed, Venues, Festival Organizers, Artists And Others Are Looking For Relief From The Financial Impact Caused By The Coronavirus Crisis....more
Using timely research, Blank Rome’s COVID-19 litigation team provides a weekly report highlighting the latest cases and updates in key litigation areas, such as workplace claims, class actions, breach of contract claims, and...more
The losses sustained by American businesses in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic will be measured at a level that may never be seen again in our lifetime. On July 30th, the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis issued an advance...more
COVID-19 has materially impacted arena and stadium financings. How have professional sports leagues been able to form bubbles in spite of contractual obligations of teams to play home games at their home venues? Are there...more
In Washington - There’s still been no movement on the Phase Four coronavirus stimulus bill. White House Council of Economic Advisers Tyler Goodspeed appeared on Fox Business touting President Trump’s executive actions in...more