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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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Blakes Continuity Podcast: Life Sciences: Liability and Immunity During COVID-19

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Businesses in the life sciences industry are rightfully concerned about potential negligence claims during COVID-19. Will courts provide immunity or forgiveness? To learn more about how businesses can mitigate the risks,...more

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Not So Fast – FDA Retracts Authorization for Some Respirators Made in China

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Immunity under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (“PREP”) Act is a moving target for government contractors and other companies manufacturing or distributing personal protective equipment (PPE) in the COVID-19...more

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North Carolina Law Provides Limited Immunity To Certain Businesses Against COVID-19 Contraction Claims

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While it is no silver bullet, North Carolina’s new pandemic aid legislation (Session Law 2020-3) includes helpful liability limitations for certain businesses faced with claims by employees, customers and users of personal...more

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HHS Issues Advisory Opinion Further Clarifying Scope of PREP Act Immunity

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Since invoking its powers under the PREP Act last month to shield certain actors aiding in the fight against COVID-19 from tort liability for their efforts, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has been...more

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Understanding PREP Act Liability Protections in the Fight Against COVID-19

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Answers to frequently asked questions on who is eligible for PREP Act protections, which products are covered, and what activities will be immunized. PREP Act guarantees of immunity are available to those who manufacture,...more

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Qualifying for Immunity Under the U.S. PREP Act During COVID-19

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As part of the U.S. government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on March 10, 2020, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“Secretary”) issued a Declaration pursuant to the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Face Mask Manufacturers and Distributors Protected from Liability for Coronavirus Deaths

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On March 18, 2020, the President signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201, Pub. L. No. 116-127 (the “Coronavirus Response Act”). Among other measures in response to the current pandemic, this...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

COVID19 IP Update: Can 3D Printing Be the Solution to the Medical Supply Shortage?

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As the pandemic worsens, more and more hospitals and medical providers are experiencing shortfalls of critical supplies, including ventilators, face shields, and masks. Those with 3D printers and idle manufacturing centers...more

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Prep Act Declaration Emboldens Drug And Device Industry To Innovate In The Face Of A Growing Crisis

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COVID-19 is, quite literally, putting the medical supply industry to the test. Manufacturers are being pushed to develop novel products like therapies and vaccines to combat the disease as quickly as possible. The Public...more

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How Smart is it for Medical Devices to Learn New Tricks? The FDA Seeks Feedback On Its Proposed Regulatory Framework for...

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In the shadow of the FDA’s new Proposed Regulatory Framework for Modifications to AI/ML-Based Software as a Medical Device, manufacturers are left to contemplate enhanced product liability exposure. AI-powered devices ingest...more

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