This digest is a curated list of Bradley content regarding the coronavirus. In an effort to provide our clients with the easiest way to find information that may be beneficial in responding to the impact of COVID-19, we have provided links to our most recent blog posts, news alerts, webinar recordings and more. Additionally, this digest will now be deployed on a weekly basis in an effort to reduce the number of emails our clients receive. For updates on social media, follow Bradley on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Coronavirus Insights & Updates

The information listed below is categorized by topic for your convenience and includes content from the previous week. Bradley is actively monitoring and engaging with relevant federal, state or local entities on issues related to the coronavirus. Please contact one of the authors if you have any questions. Click on a link below to view the full article, alert, blog, webinar recording or interview.

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Pandemic Fallout: Regulatory and Enforcement Servicing Hot Spots
Monday, November 09, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST
Servicers adapted in record speed to implement immediate relief to consumers in response to the pandemic crisis, and they can expect rigorous oversight. As the dust settles, this panel addresses the current state of the regulations and the best ways to avoid regulatory actions.

Government Enforcement and Investigations

Bradley Partner Gene Besen Quoted in NBC 5 Responds on $50 COVID-19 Tests Costing Insurance Companies Thousands

Bradley attorney Gene Besen was quoted in NBC 5 Responds on how $50 COVID-19 tests in North Texas are costing insurance companies more than $10,000. Some are linking this to a loophole in the CARES Act, which states that insurance companies must waive cost-sharing payments for COVID-19 testing, and many private insurers that are waiving payments for related treatment.

Labor and Employment

Alabama Law and Practice

The US Regional Employment 2020 features 14 states. The guide provides expert legal commentary on the impact of COVID-19 on the workplace, the "Black Lives Matter" and "Me Too" movements, unions, the National Labor Relations Board, the interviewing process, restrictive covenants, discrimination and harassment, and whistle-blower claims.

COVID-19 FOMU for Employers: Fear of Messing Up

Even in virus-free times, the world of labor laws and employment regulations is at best confusing to an employer, and at worst, overwhelming. Adding the stress of emergency paid sick leave, ever-evolving unemployment qualifications, and shelter-in-place orders is enough to make any boss’s head spin.

Mandate to Vaccinate? Employers and Required Flu Shots

This month, Ohio joined several other states, including Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, in passing legislation protecting businesses and healthcare providers from liability related to COVID-19. House Bill (H.B.) 606 was passed by the Ohio Senate on September 2 and signed by Gov. Mike DeWine on September 14.

Tennessee Law and Practice

The US Regional Employment 2020 features 14 states. The guide provides expert legal commentary on the impact of COVID-19 on the workplace, the "Black Lives Matter" and "Me Too" movements, unions, the National Labor Relations Board, the interviewing process, restrictive covenants, discrimination and harassment, and whistle-blower claims.

Litigation

Webinar Recording: Liability in the Era of COVID-19

COVID-19 and federal, state, and local governments’ efforts to contain its effects have radically changed the way businesses operate. In this webinar, we’ll discuss some of the most common legal issues facing businesses large and small as they attempt to navigate a once-in-a-generation pandemic, and offer guidance on strategies for minimizing risk until things return to normal.