The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia has entered an Eighth Amendment to General Order 20-01 that extends the suspension of jury trials through and including January 3, 2021 due to COVID-19 but allows for grand jurors to continue to be summoned and for grand jury proceedings to continue to be held…. Read More
Georgia Businesses Shielded from COVID-19 Injury Suits
Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp has enacted a law that shields businesses and health care providers from civil liability for coronavirus-related injury and wrongful death suits. Under the Georgia COVID-19 Pandemic Business Safety Act signed into law by Kemp on Wednesday, businesses and health care providers can’t be held liable for injuries or deaths related… Read More
New Mississippi Law Protects Employers from COVID-19 Lawsuits
Mississippi just passed a law which provides immunity from some COVID-19 litigation. The Mississippi Back-To-Business Liability Assurance and Health Care Emergency Response Liability Protection Act is effective as of March 14, 2020. Protects Businesses Health care providers Religious organizations Charitable organizations Government entities Owners and lessees as to invitees If businesses make good faith attempt… Read More
Business Interruption Claims
Just as the causes, effects, and transmission mechanics of COVID-19 have many unanswered questions, so do the insurance, coverage, and liability disputes arising from the uncertainty. The plaintiffs’ bar is advertising heavily for Business Interruption claims to be filed, and warning of liability for businesses opening. These disputes can be complex and novel, and will… Read More
Kristian Cross, Esq. featured in CLM article “How Is COVID-19 Affecting Workers Compensation?”
Kristian Cross, Managing WC attorney in the firm’s Columbia, SC office is a contributor to the recent CLM article “How Is COVID-19 Affecting Workers Compensation?” Read the article here