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Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Georgia High Court Will Not Review Ruling Stripping Immunity From K-12 School Leaders

A Georgia Court of Appeals decision will now stand after the Georgia Supreme Court declined on Tuesday, July 1, to review the case. The ruling has serious implications for the doctrine of official immunity for K-12 employees...more

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Employer Not Liable For Spouse’s COVID-19 Infection, California Court Rules

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One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. courts are wrestling with a growing number of new legal theories related to COVID-19. Not surprisingly, California – the most populous state with some of the most employee friendly...more

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Indiana Businesses Are Now Protected From COVID-19 Liability – But What About Employment Claims?

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At the beginning of its 2021 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly vowed to fast track a bill to provide civil tort immunity to businesses for damages arising on their premises from COVID-19. On February 15, less...more

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North Carolina Essential Businesses Receive Partial Liability Cover During COVID-19 Recovery

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North Carolina employers let out a collective sigh of relief Wednesday – not just because Phase 1 of the state’s reopening will begin on May 8, but also because essential businesses will receive a form of limited business...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

More Emerging Litigation Claims and Demands from COVID-19

In this webinar, Spilman Members Niall Paul and Joseph Schaeffer discuss the developing risks and civil liabilities associated with COVID-19 and operating businesses including wrongful death or personal injury claims relating...more

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Drug Testing Under Iowa Law

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It is no surprise to any Iowa employer that the state has one of the most complex drug testing statutes in the country. Iowa Code §730.5 places the burden specifically on the employer to show strict compliance and can be...more

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