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Missouri Governor Signs Bill on COVID-19 Civil Actions

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On July 7, 2021, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed into law a COVID-19 liability bill (Senate Bill 51). The law, which becomes effective on August 28, 2021, is intended to provide protections to Missouri businesses, the...more

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Florida Passes Law Limiting COVID-19 Lawsuits

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On Monday, March 29, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill that limits COVID-19 liability for Florida health care providers, health care facilities and other businesses. KEY PROVISIONS - Now known...more

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Florida’s New Law Shields Various Businesses, Institutions, and Healthcare Providers Against COVID-19 Liability

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With the click of a pen, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law — the most aggressive of its kind compared to others passed across the country — that protects businesses, educational and religious institutions,...more

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Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 32

The loss of an hour of sleep this weekend was apparent among lawmakers and lobbyists in the State Capitol today as the legislature slowly cranked back up for Legislative Day 32. Each chamber took up heavy calendars consisting...more

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Claims Can Now Be Filed Under New Jersey’s New Law For Asserting Child Sex Abuse Claims

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Synopsis: New Jersey’s recently enacted legislation which significantly extends the statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims and creates a two-year filing window for sexual abuse claims that would otherwise be...more

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New York State Codifies the Johnson Amendment

On October 23, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, signed legislation incorporating the federal Johnson Amendment into New York law. As previously described, the Johnson Amendment denies tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3)...more

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Filings Begin Under New York’s Child Victim Act: Know The Rules

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Child Victim Act is now law and will have a significant impact on New York’s educational and religious institutions and other civic organizations that care for children. It extends the Statute of...more

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The Significant Ramifications of New York’s Child Victim Act

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Child Victim Act is now law and will have a significant impact on New York’s educational and religious institutions and other civic organizations that care for children....more

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What You Should Know About The New York Child Victims Act

With New York’s recent enactment of the Child Victims Act, the legal landscape surrounding claims of sexual abuse in the civil and criminal contexts has been substantially changed. Given the broad and sweeping impact of the...more

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New York’s Child Victim Act is Now Law

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Child Victim Act is now law and is likely to have a significant impact on many of New York’s institutions. Educational, religious or other civic organizations that care for children. ...more

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Legalized Discrimination Or Safety From Government Interference? What Mississippi Employers Need To Know About New Religious...

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On April 5, 2016, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant signed into law HB 1523, also known as the “Protecting Freedom of Conscience From Government Discrimination Act.” While proponents of the new law state that it simply...more

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Also In The News - Health Headlines - August 2015 #4

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President Obama Signs Outpatient Status Notification Bill On August 6, 2015, President Obama signed the Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility (NOTICE) Act. This legislation requires hospitals...more

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Utah Legislature Expands Antidiscrimination Laws to Address LGBT and Religious Rights

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Last night, the Utah House passed landmark legislation (the "Act") already approved by the Senate that modifies Utah's antidiscrimination and fair housing acts to provide protection for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender...more

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