The state provides broad liability protections for businesses and healthcare providers.
A divided Ohio General Assembly passed a bill providing businesses with broad immunity from civil suits for claims arising from the...more
Tennessee joins a growing list of states passing liability protections around the country.
The Tennessee COVID-19 Recovery Act (the Act) protects from lawsuits arising from COVID-19 in the absence of gross negligence or...more
Businesses await clarity from the federal government on liability protections for injuries resulting from COVID-19.
Current federal law provides liability protection to businesses but is limited to COVID-19 related...more
Businesses continue to face uncertain liability risks from COVID-19-related lawsuits.
The state initiatives for civil liability protections for businesses remain limited and varied by jurisdiction.
The statutes enacted to...more
7/14/2020
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From mask-wearing to physical separation to staggered schedules and crowding-related transit incentives, implementing these guidelines may reshape office life.
Updated CDC guidelines provide information for minimizing the...more
Governor DeSantis issues an Executive Order to open businesses in Florida through a phased recovery -
Restaurants and retail businesses may reopen at 25% capacity while maintaining social distancing guidelines.
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5/5/2020
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The plan instructs all businesses to screen employees reporting to work for COVID-19 symptoms and also provides industry-specific guidance for restaurants, retailers and exercise facilities.
Tennessee is one of the first...more
5/5/2020
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The CDC sets higher safety standards for essential businesses, while guiding the strategy for all employers as businesses look to their future.
New CDC guidance allows essential workers to remain on the front lines even if...more
4/16/2020
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The order mandates Floridians to stay at home beginning April 3, 2020 and contains an extensive list of exemptions for “essential servics."
Florida mandates residents stay at home and closes of all nonessential businesses....more
The latest order now allows only essential activities to continue and bans all discretionary and nonessential travel.
Tennessee is the latest state to issue a restrictive stay-home order, going into effect on April 2....more