On Monday, August 3, 2020, a federal court for the Southern District of New York struck down Department of Labor (DOL) regulations regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

As of July 25, 2020, Governor Walz has ordered that all Minnesotans must wear face coverings (face masks) in indoor businesses and indoor public settings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

On May 16, 2020, Governor Walz signed into law an amendment to Minnesota Statutes § 45A.06 allowing financial services providers to delay, or put on hold, a transaction if they reasonably believe that an adult falling under the "eligible adult" category is a victim of financial exploitation.

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration ("OSHA") published new guidance for using cloth face coverings (face masks) in the workplace this week.

Recognizing issues with the current program, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the "Act") was recently signed into law, enacting reforms that will make it easier for current and prospective PPP loan recipients to have their loans fully forgiven...

As "falling objects," viral particles should be included in Covered Causes of Loss property and business income insurance policies which, unlike All Risks policies, require damage or loss resulting from "Specified Causes of Loss."

As stay-at-home orders lift in Minnesota and across the country, employers preparing to open their workplaces may face resistance from employees afraid to return to work.

Policyholders will likely be receiving denial letters from insurers soon (if not already) in response to insurance claims made in March and April, including those made seeking coverage for business interruption, delay in completion, and site cleanup costs.

The Small Business Administration ("SBA") recently released new guidance that may impact businesses that have previously received a Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") loan.

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is impacting product liability litigation in many jurisdictions due to limitations on discovery from healthcare providers, modified court procedures and scheduling, and tolling of statutes of limitations.