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The Arbitration Act 2024: an Aggregation of Marginal Gains

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The Law Commission of England and Wales has concluded its review of the Arbitration Act 1996. In our International Arbitration Survey 2022, we canvased views on the potential areas for reform of the Act....more

Proskauer - New Media & Technology

Generative AI Providers Subject to Reduced CDA Immunity Under Proposed Legislation

One of the many legal questions swirling around in the world of generative AI (“GenAI”) is to what extent Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) applies to the provision of GenAI. Can CDA immunity apply to...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Section 230 Immunity Won’t Protect You: State and Federal Lawmakers Take Aim at Social Media Companies With Proposed Legislation...

Three new bills, one introduced in the California Assembly and two in the US Senate, are taking aim at online social media platforms. If adopted, both bills would significantly alter existing duties to prevent or mitigate...more

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Recent Bills Introduced in New Jersey Address COVID-19 Real Estate Evictions and Lawsuits

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New legislation in New Jersey has been introduced that, if enacted, will impact tenants, landlords, and planned real estate developments (most commonly condominiums) in the State; one that seeks to strike a balance between...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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50-State Update On COVID-19 Business Liability Protections

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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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What No Statutory COVID Immunity Means for Businesses

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In achieving a compromise in the latest COVID-19 relief package, one of the items cut from the final bill was Senator McConnell's business immunity protections from coronavirus-related lawsuits. Jackson Walker attorneys Brad...more

White and Williams LLP

PA Bill Offering Healthcare Providers COVID-19 Civil Immunity Vetoed

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On November 30, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf vetoed HB 1737 which would have afforded healthcare providers across the Commonwealth immunity from civil suits related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In his veto statement,...more

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Missouri Bill Aims to Protect Individuals and Businesses Helping in Response to COVID-19

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On Monday, November 16, 2020, the Missouri Senate introduced Senate Bill 1 (“SB 1”), which modifies provisions relating to civil actions arising during a declared state of emergency. Due to COVID-19, Missouri first declared a...more

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Idaho COVID-Related Civil Liability Immunity – Special Session Legislation

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When Gov. Little called the Legislature into Special Session on August 24th, he did so with a proclamation that attached draft legislation establishing immunity from liability when a person or company makes “good faith...more

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COVID-19 Civil Immunity Under Proposed Federal SAFE TO WORK Act and State Laws

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As the first wave of COVID-19 exposure lawsuits begins to spread across the country, already-struggling businesses are looking to state and federal governments for immunity from liability. However, state laws regarding...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Health Care Providers and the State of Liability Protections in the COVID-19 Era

- As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the clamor for liability protections for the nation’s health care providers continues. - Although there are serious political divisions, the COVID Phase 4 relief legislation may...more

Baker Donelson

Potential Provider Protections: How the Proposed SAFE TO WORK Act Impacts Liability Claims Against Health Care Providers

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On July 27, 2020, Senate Republicans unveiled the "Safeguarding America's Frontline Employees To Offer Work Opportunities Required to Kickstart the Economy Act," or the "SAFE TO WORK Act" (the Act).1 The proposed legislation...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Liability Protections in Coronavirus Relief Legislation

Yesterday, Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, joined by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R.-Ky., introduced the SAFE TO WORK Act, which would provide substantial and comprehensive liability protection from coronavirus-related...more

Burr & Forman

Georgia Legislature Passes COVID-19 Liability Shield in Big Win for Georgia Businesses

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Key takeaway –  Georgia businesses should post the statutory notice at points of entry or on any receipt or proof of purchase....more

Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

IP Bill to Fight COVID-19

With the emergence of the novel coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Nebraska) has proposed the Facilitating Innovation to Fight Coronavirus Act in an effort to combat the continued spread of the highly-communicable...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Alabama’s Act Aimed at Prohibiting Financial Abuse of Elders – Should It Be Expanded to Cover Insurers and Insurance Agents?

Alabama’s Elder Abuse Act attempts to protect financial abuse of elders. But by not including insurance companies and insurance agents, does the Act go far enough?...more

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Bills Would Extend Existing Immunity From Veterinarians To All Emergency Responders Who Aid Animals During Emergencies.

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A “Good Samaritan” bill, S 3134, introduced in the New Jersey Senate on May 8, 2017 would “provide immunity from civil liability for veterinarians or emergency responders who assist animals at accident scene or emergency.” ...more

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FTC Sees Disconnect on Proposed Connected Cars Legislation

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The Energy & Commerce Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing on October 21st titled “Examining Ways to Improve Vehicle and Roadway Safety” to consider (among other matters) Vehicle Data Privacy...more

Mintz - Health Care Viewpoints

FTC Submits Public Comments to States Considering Regulations of Cooperative Agreements Between Hospitals

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently submitted comments to Virginia and Tennessee regarding proposed laws in each state relating to Cooperative Agreements between hospitals and the granting of Certificates of Public...more

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Business Litigation Alert: "Expanding Whistleblower Protection - Recent Senate Bill Represents Big Changes"

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A new bill unanimously passed the U.S. Senate in July that could make it significantly more difficult for general counsel when considering whether to self-report antitrust issues. The Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act...more

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