In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many states have enacted business liability shields to protect businesses from pandemic-related liability. However, as much of this legislation provides immunity from liability—not from litigation—businesses must remain prepared to defend COVID-19 lawsuits. In this article, we examine COVID-19 business liability shields and their effect on businesses facing pandemic-related…
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Resolving Business Disputes Outside of Court: The Value of Arbitration and Mediation
Alternative dispute resolution is a process that allows individuals to settle legal issues outside of court. There are many advantages to settling civil disputes through alternative dispute resolution. Two of the most popular forms of alternative dispute resolution are arbitration and mediation. Below we discuss the value of arbitration and mediation. What is mediation? Mediation…
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Consumer Fraud on the Rise During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Whenever there is a crisis of any kind, scammers come out of the woodwork. The recent coronavirus pandemic has been no exception. Consumer fraud has been rampant since the worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus in late 2019. According to official government statistics, coronavirus-related scams have cost consumers nearly $20 million dollars thus far, and this…
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COVID-19 and Force Majeure Clauses and Business Continuity Plans
In addition to the obvious public health concerns, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting mandatory shutdown of businesses across the country have raised legal questions regarding the contractual obligations and rights of businesses. In addition, the coronavirus has forced companies to reevaluate the ways in which they respond to crises. Below, we discuss the renewed interest…
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