Special Coverage: COVID-19

Legal Roundup: Coronavirus Lawsuits Rolling In, Toys R Us Execs on the Hook and More

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

Couple Sues Princess Cruises After Contracting Coronavirus  The Case: Ronald and Eva Weissberger have sued Princess Cruises for $1 million after contracting coronavirus while aboard one of the company’s cruise ships. They claim the company’s approach to safety was “lackadaisical” and put them at ri...

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The Best Tools for Disaster Preparation by Rob McIsaac

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught the world anything, it’s that each event is different from the last. It’s not enough to have an abstract plan in place when disaster strikes. The most effective disaster recovery and business continuity (DR/BC) plans are those that organizations practice routinel...

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When Is Coronavirus Covered by Workers’ Comp? How to Tell When You’ve Got a Claim on Your Hands

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

The chorus of Prince’s “Raspberry Beret,” Dolly Parton’s “Jolene,” Toto’s “Africa,” Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts” or Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” could all become common tunes around office bathrooms as employees become increasingly concerned about COVID-19.  Advertisement Lists of 20-second portions of...

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Florida Agency Reps Cleared to Work Remotely Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

Florida’s state of emergency due to the rapid spread of coronavirus in the state, and throughout the country, has created a need for many workers to work remotely. However, certain licensed insurance employees were restricted from doing so by a …

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Florida Clears Insurance Agency Reps to Work Remotely Amid Coronavirus

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

Florida’s state of emergency due to the rapid spread of coronavirus in the state, and throughout the country, has created a need for many workers to work remotely. However, certain licensed insurance employees were restricted from doing so by a …

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Restaurant Asks Court to Declare Coronavirus Shutdown Covered By Insurance Policy

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

A restaurant in the heart of the New Orleans tourism district filed a lawsuit on Monday asking a state judge to declare that its business-interruption policy will its cover damages if it is ordered to close by civil authorities in …

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Watch Out for Coronavirus-Tied Cyber Attacks on Remote Workers, Warns Tech Professor

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

The heightened fear and anxiety that COVID-19 is causing people worldwide brings vulnerable targets for cyber hackers. “We are living in a heightened time of cyber risk. Cyber criminals will take advantage of public fear and due diligence health measures …

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Watch Out for Virus-Tied Cyber Attacks on Remote Workers, Warns Tech Professor

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

The heightened fear and anxiety that COVID-19 is causing people worldwide brings vulnerable targets for cyber hackers. “We are living in a heightened time of cyber risk. Cyber criminals will take advantage of public fear and due diligence health measures …

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Virus Impact on Workers’ Compensation Limited But Some Workers May Be Covered

Posted: Mar 17, 2020

The outbreak of coronavirus has already resulted in some workers’ compensation claims and more are expected. But whether those claims are going to succeed depends on the individual circumstances and the state where the infection occurred. While compensability issues will …

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Can Fido catch COVID-19?

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

The coronavirus has been a source of concern for pet owners around the world. One expert shares what pet owners should know — and do.

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Insurance Information Institute Will Brief State Regulators on Coronavirus P/C Insurance Impact

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

Insurance Information Institute Will Brief State Regulators on Coronavirus P/C Insurance Impact The Insurance Information Institute will brief state regulators this week on the financial impact/policy coverage issues raised by COVID-19 in the U.S.'s property/casualty insurance markets. The ...

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Coronavirus and telecommuting: New exposures for employers

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

With much of America’s workforce working from home in an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19, employers may experience an uptick in workers compensation claims, experts say.

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Coronavirus coverage tied to physical damage definition: Experts

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

Open questions about coverage surrounding the coronavirus may well turn on the definition of physical damage and whether the virus or its presence meets that threshold, legal experts say.

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Suit filed against firm that promised coronavirus vaccine

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

A putative securities class action lawsuit has been filed against a pharmaceutical company that allegedly falsely promised a quick coronavirus vaccine, and whose stock plunged once it failed to deliver.

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Can Insurance Really Save Retail and Hospitality from the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

Globally, COVID-19 is resulting in millions, if not billions, in losses for the retail and hospitality industries. Flight prices are dropping and retailers are seeing less foot traffic as people opt to stay inside and self-quarantine to avoid the risk of contracting the disease.  Advertisement T...

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When COVID-19 and Cyber Risk Collide, Lives Hang in the Balance

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

Scenario: It’s just after midnight and a hospital executive in Washington is checking his email for the last time that night.  All evening his wife and kids have been trying to pull him away from his computer for family dinner, a game of Sorry!, or even just to watch the nightly news, but he remains...

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Novel virus spurs novel lawsuit

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

A Boca Raton, Florida, law firm on Thursday filed a class action against the People’s Republic of China, seeking “billions” over coronavirus, according to several media outlets.

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U.S. Health Agency Suffers Cyber-Attack During Covid-19 Outbreak

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

The U.S. Health and Human Services Department suffered a cyber-attack on its computer system Sunday night during the nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to three people familiar with the matter. The attack appears to have been intended to …

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Some TDI Meetings, Events to Go Online, Some Postponed or Cancelled

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is postponing or creating online options for several upcoming meetings and events to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. March 26: Stakeholder meeting on SB 1264 data reporting. Status: There will be a webinar …

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Update: Florida Bans Nursing Home Visits as Coronavirus Spreads

Posted: Mar 16, 2020

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday banned most visits to nursing homes statewide as he acknowledged the coronavirus has likely spread into the general population. Meanwhile, officials closed world-famous South Beach to prevent college spring breakers from congregating. During a news …

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