COVID-19 News Alert: Workers Compensation Injury Presumption for “Essential Employees” in NJ September 16, 2020 On September 14, 2020, Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey signed Senate Bill 2380 into law. As previously reported, the law creates a rebuttable presumption that COVID-19 infections contracted by “essential employees” are work-related for the purpose of receiving workers […]

Impact of COVID-19 on Management Liability Insurance Market September 11, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the landscape of the insurance market. Underwriters of Directors & Officers and Employment Practices Liability Insurance are concerned about the uncertainty regarding the extent of COVID-19 related litigation and the additional risks faced by organizations in navigating the […]

COVID-19 Insurance Implications in the Construction Industry September 09, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create operational, financial and safety challenges for the construction industry, we have focused our efforts over the past few months on helping clients understand and address these issues. Construction industry leaders should consider these elements as they navigate the […]

Paycheck Protection Program Loan Contingency Insurance August 26, 2020 The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was put in place to provide forgivable loans to organizations impacted by COVID-19. During the PPP loan application process, borrowers were required to provide documentation and to make several certifications in connection with their application for the PPP Loan. These certifications […]

COVID-19 Workers Compensation Presumption: New Jersey Senate Bill 2380  August 05, 2020 Senate Bill 2380, sponsored by New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney (D-3) and Assemblyman Thomas Giblin (D-34) was passed by both houses on Thursday July 30, 2020 and has been sent to Governor Phil Murphy for final consideration. What would Senate Bill 2380 […]

FAQ on Return to Work and Employee Infections July 21, 2020 With many businesses re-opening their doors to customers and more employees returning to work, it is more important than ever to have a written plan regarding what to do in the event an employee has a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19.  To help filter the […]

COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Coverage – A Quick Update July 14, 2020 To recap, business interruption claims arising out of the presence of COVID-19 in the workplace and caused by the various state and local closure orders has been hampered by two limitations in property insurance policies: 1) the existence of virus exclusions and 2) […]

COVID-19 Business Interruption Insurance Coverage – Court Decisions Update #2 August 20, 2020 To recap, business interruption claims arising out of the presence of COVID-19 in the workplace and caused by the various state and local closure orders has been hampered by two limitations in property insurance policies: 1) the existence of virus exclusions and […]

Liability Waivers to Protect Your Organization from COVID-19 Claims July 13, 2020 With employees returning to work and companies reopening their businesses to customers, visitors and guests, businesses are looking for ways to limit liability related to potential COVID-19 claims. To do so, many are considering waivers for customers and visitors.  In the context of […]

COVID-19: Revised Guidance on Recording Cases and Enforcement Response Plan June 15, 2020 OSHA continues to issue and revise COVID-19 enforcement guidance. This article will bring you up-to-speed on two recently issued enforcement guidance documents updates. Update #1: OSHA’s Revised Enforcement Guidance for Recording Cases of COVID-19: May 26, 2020 OSHA Update Link OSHA had previously issued […]