The Legal BriefAre Business Losses from the Coronavirus Covered by Insurance? It Depends.March 19, 2020 On Monday, March 16, 2020, President Trump announced a list of guidelines for Americans to follow to lessen the spread of the coronavirus—i.e., “flatten the curve.” President Trump’s guidelines request Americans to work from home, avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people, avoid going to restaurants, and avoid discretionary travel.1 Given these restrictions, and state officials encouraging… COVID-19 and its Effect on the CourtsMarch 18, 2020 Efforts to restrain transmission of the COVID-19 virus are directly affecting the court system in West Virginia and elsewhere because of the need for parties, counsel and jurors to gather in groups. In the state system in West Virginia, on March 12, 2020, the Supreme Court of Appeals issued a COVID-19 Planning Document which directed Circuit Courts to stay open but to take measures to avoid… Tech and Data Security Q & A During a PandemicMarch 17, 2020 The attorneys in the Firm's Tech & Data practice group have received numerous questions from clients regarding legal issues and the coronavirus. Please see their answers below. This and additional information will be posted to the Firm's website. Please contact a Tech & Data practice group member with any questions.
Kentucky Court ClosuresMarch 13, 2020 By order of the Governor, Kentucky has suspended all civil dockets through April 10, 2020. Only limited emergency matters will be heard. Courtroom attendance will be limited to only necessary parties and courthouse access is subject to warnings regarding health and travel history. The Coronavirus’ Effect on Contracts: Can the Pandemic be a ‘Force Majeure’?March 12, 2020 On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization officially declared the COVID-19 viral disease (commonly known as the Coronavirus) to be a pandemic. In the following days, President Trump imposed a sweeping travel restriction to Europe, schools ceased in-person classes, cruise lines suspended operations, and major sporting events have been cancelled. Majority rules: Piercing the Corporate Veil to Reach Non-ShareholdersJuly 22, 2019 Is ownership of the company required before an individual be held liable for a corporation’s debts? The Idaho Supreme Court recently addressed this question as a matter of first impression and joined the majority of states holding that ownership is not required, and Idaho courts can pierce the corporate veil to reach non-shareholders if they have substantial control over the company’s operations.… |
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