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 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
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
Cardboard Cutouts And Pandemic Exclusions—amidst COVID-19, The Market Is Adjusting And Carefully Reviewing Event Cancellation Policies In The Sports Industry....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
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
Business interruption is on the minds of many, especially now as the COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented legal and business challenges. In this new podcast from JAMS, two well-respected neutrals with extensive...more
In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, professional and amateur sports face a massive challenge. How does an industry focused on bringing people together survive when health and safety require people to stay apart? .....more
In this edition of Predominant Issues, we have highlighted several recently filed class actions related to the COVID-19 pandemic to identify the types of exposures companies may face in this unprecedented environment. In the...more
The coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the global entertainment and sports industries, with Wimbledon, scheduled for June 29 to July 12, 2020, the 74th annual Tony Awards, scheduled for June 7, 2020 at New York City’s Radio...more
As COVID-19 leads to event cancellations worldwide, the insurance market is scrambling to minimize its financial exposure to event cancellation claims. Although we have seen event policies with COVID-19 exclusions and others...more
Following on the heels of Illinois executive orders closing all public and private schools and limiting gatherings of 1,000 or more people, on March 16, 2020, the governor of the state of Illinois issued yet another executive...more
As business losses caused by COVID-19 begin to mount, you should carefully review your insurance policies to determine whether you may be covered. Neal Gerber Eisenberg’s Insurance Policyholder practice group can assist you...more
As the coronavirus outbreak continues to wreak havoc on markets and industries in the U.S. and around the world, businesses are now confronting significant and unique challenges. Successful navigation of these challenges...more
Yesterday (March 16, 2020) the Governor of New Jersey issued Executive Order No. 104 (the “Order”) and activated the National Guard under the Emergency Powers provided under the New Jersey Constitution in another effort to...more
On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. The same day, the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, National Hockey League and Major League Soccer all suspended...more
With significant business disruptions occurring as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), companies should consider how insurance coverage, including business interruption, supply chain, and event cancellation coverage, can help...more
On 12 March, the Belgian government imposed additional social distancing measures to limit further outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). These measures apply as of 13 March at midnight and apply through 3 April. Although...more
Most of us have never seen anything like this! As we have watched COVID-19 spread, many clients have contacted us asking what they can do now to help stop the spread, what they should tell their employees, how they should...more
Event cancellation insurance policies might well cover the significant financial losses that will result if an entertainment or sporting event is cancelled due to the coronavirus. Event cancellation insurance policies...more
I was admittedly bummed when I received the email from IAPP cancelling the global summit this year, which was scheduled for next month. Bummed, but not so surprised, as every day the coronavirus is wreaking havoc and causing...more
COVID-2019 is a new strain of coronavirus that emerged in central China at the end of 2019 and continues to spread around the globe. The COVID-2019 outbreak has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO)...more
On March 9, 2020, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its "Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19" to instruct employers how best to reduce their employees' risk of exposure to COVID-19 and...more