Especially for those of us in New York, Connecticut, or a handful of other states, the legal, employment and business impacts of COVID-19 are already dramatic and near-ubiquitous.
In the past few days, our firm has heard from businesses of all sizes facing dramatic slowdowns or potential closure; terminated blue collar or hourly wage earners facing non-competes or trying to navigate unemployment; C-suite executives, hospitality and restaurant industry clients, entertainment clients, retail and other businesses and non-profits considering insurance coverage, event cancellation and other issues.
All businesses should be reviewing existing all relevant contractual and other obligations, risk exposure, and the availability of insurance where appropriate, irrespective of whether a business disruption is already happening.
The attorneys at our firm have decades of experience dealing with a very wide range of business and legal considerations raised by COVID-19. Bill Lalor recently published articles in Forbes and Risk Management Magazine addressing business interruption coverage and other legal issues related to COVID-19. He was also quoted in The Wall Street Journal and Pitchfork addressing COVID-19 insurance coverage issues, focusing on the entertainment industry.
Businesses should also monitor federal and state legislative or emergency measures including loan programs and promptly submit applications as appropriate.
Right now is the time to plan and respond to COVID-19. Our attorneys are here to help you navigate your situation. For information or to speak with an attorney, please contact us.
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