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Landowner Immunity on Oregon Trails Now Permanent

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On May 28, 2025, Governor Kotek signed SB 179 into law, to be effective January 1, 2026. SB 179 makes permanent the temporary changes made to the Oregon recreational immunity law by SB 1576 in 2024, set to sunset on January...more

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Arizona Joins Other States in Passing COVID-19 Liability Protection for Businesses

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Arizona Governor Doug Ducey recently signed Senate Bill 1377 after a push from Republican legislators to limit civil liability exposure for “Good Samaritans” who have worked to protect and provide for Arizonans during the...more

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A New Kind of Covid Immunity: Here’s What You Need To Know About Arizona’s New Law Protecting Businesses From Covid Lawsuits

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Over the past year, the big story has been the search for vaccines to protect people from Covid-19. You can’t vaccinate a business, but Arizona businesses are now protected from liability related to Covid-19. ...more

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Florida's New COVID-19 Liability Protection Legislation: What It Means And The Legal Effect Moving Forward

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the state of Florida, and the country, in ways that were unimaginable one year ago. The pandemic has taken a catastrophic toll on individuals and has had a devastating effect on many...more

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Wisconsin Business Entities Granted Civil Immunity For COVID-19 Exposure

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On February 25, 2021, the Wisconsin Legislature enacted 2021 Wisconsin Act 4 (the “Act”), which, in part, grants immunity to business entities from civil liability related to COVID-19 exposure, with certain exceptions...more

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West Virginia Enacts COVID-19 Jobs Protection Act

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On March 19, 2021, Governor Jim Justice signed legislation enacting a coronavirus liability shield law.  Senate Bill 277, the COVID-19 Jobs Protection Act (“the Act”), is effective retroactively from January 1, 2020 and...more

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Florida Legislature Imposes High Standard for Claims Against Businesses Based on Damages from COVID-19

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On March 29, 2021, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Florida Statute 768.38, intended to protect businesses, governmental entities, schools and other persons and entities from COVID-19 lawsuits if they made a good-faith...more

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Florida Governor Signs COVID Liability Limitation Bill into Law

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On March 29, 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 72 into law, providing civil liability for business entities for COVID-19 related claims for damages, injury, or death in certain circumstances, and only after the...more

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The Dome Report - 2021 West Virginia Legislative Update: Issue 3

The 60-day Regular Session of the West Virginia Legislature convened on February 10, 2021 and, after 12 days that included a rare Saturday session on February 13, 2021, both chambers have advanced significant legislation...more

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Alabama Enacts COVID-19 Liability Protections for Businesses and Healthcare Providers

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On February 12, 2021, Governor Ivey signed into law legislation that provides civil liability protections to Alabama businesses and healthcare providers related to COVID-19. The legislation provides broad immunity to ensure...more

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Alabama Governor Signs Into Law an Act to Provide Businesses Some Protection from COVID Litigation Claims

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On February 12, 2021, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed Act No. 2021-4 into law.  The Act, which is one of three bills designed to combat the economic impacts of COVID-19 that were fast-tracked by Alabama lawmakers, provides...more

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Michigan Grants Business and Worker Protections Related to COVID-19

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On October 22, 2020, Governor Whitmer signed multiple bills that protect Michigan employers that are in compliance with COVID-19-related laws, including agency orders, and protect workers who do not report to work because...more

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