It’s been nearly six months since the HHS Secretary declared COVID-19 a public health emergency. As communities emerge from quarantine, businesses are on high alert regarding potential COVID-19 liability. Some businesses...more
7/14/2020
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Causation ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Foreseeability ,
Health Care Providers ,
Nursing Homes ,
Public Health ,
Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Suppliers
Late last year we covered a decision finding a mine operator could not be held liable for unpermitted discharges under the Clean Water Act because it had properly disclosed them to the state permitting authority, which “chose...more
6/2/2020
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Civil Liability ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Defense Strategies ,
Draft Guidance ,
Due Process ,
Fair Notice ,
Federal v State Law Application ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Immunity ,
Regulatory Agencies ,
Temporary Regulations ,
Waiver of Liability
Earlier this week, we discussed current trends and future implications of COVID-19 on businesses operating in the products arena, noting the most direct impact so far on the pharmaceutical and medical device spaces....more
3/22/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Immunity ,
Manufacturers ,
Material Suppliers ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Popular ,
Prescription Drugs ,
Protective Gear ,
Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) ,
Virus Testing
It has been four months since the world learned of coronavirus disease 2019 (“COVID-19”), the new strain of coronavirus causing respiratory infection in its victims. With nearly 154,000 confirmed cases and a current death...more