Coronavirus-related litigation has quickly emerged in the wake of pandemic shutdowns. As schools, airlines, entertainment venues, and scores of other businesses have been forced to severely alter operations, class action lawsuits have been the most prominent legal response. In fact,…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued warning letters to seven companies selling fraudulent COVID-19 products.  These products—which pose significant health risks to consumers and violate federal law—include supplements, herbal teas, tinctures,…

On the heels of rolling executive orders from Governors across the country granting civil immunity to healthcare organizations and workers during the COVID-19 crisis, States are now moving to protect businesses as well. As of June 19, 2020, Louisiana, North…

In the wake of COVID-19’s first wave, businesses across the country were forced to shutter or make significant changes to hours of operation and staff interactions with the public. These pandemic workarounds also extended to the justice system. For many…

Listen on Spotify   Our limited podcast series, COVID-19: Diagnosing Liability, is an open dialogue between industry experts and litigators discussing what negligence looks like in the age of COVID-19, assessing liability across industries, and uncovering insights into the kinds…

Listen on Spotify Our limited podcast series, COVID-19: Diagnosing Liability, is an open dialogue between industry experts and litigators discussing what negligence looks like in the age of COVID-19, assessing liability across industries, and uncovering insights into the kinds of…

The COVID-19 pandemic may have screeched everyday life to a halt, but there are certain things that even quarantine cannot stop. The courts are one of them. Lawsuits and litigation are still ongoing, albeit at a limited pace, and the…

The novel coronavirus has wreaked havoc on American industries and, as such, over 2,500 related lawsuits have already been filed in state and federal courts. These claims cover topics ranging from banks’ handling of relief funds to medical malpractice and…

The healthcare industry is experiencing unprecedented working conditions in the age of the coronavirus pandemic. Hospitals are overcrowded, providers are overworked, and critical equipment—from ventilators to protective masks—is scarce. Recently, many states have passed legislation or enacted executive orders granting…

A U.S. district judge in Missouri recently dismissed a worker’s protection lawsuit filed by the Rural Community Workers Alliance. The suit alleged that Smithfield Foods, Inc, the world’s largest pork producer, failed to provide adequate workplace safety in its Milan,…