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
Florida Appellate Court Addresses Instant Appellate Review of Orders Allowing Punitive Damage Claims
A Florida appeals court this week entered an order quashing a trial court’s order allowing a plaintiff to add a claim for punitive damages against a nursing home and suggested, along with other appellate courts, that there should be an immediate appeal of all orders allowing the addition of punitive damages claim. Under Florida law,… 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
Celebrating Juneteenth
As we celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, we recognize there is still more work to be done. As attorneys, we take an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States. In doing so, we cannot be silent when we see injustice…. Read More