COVID business impact News

Bar Owners Get No Relief from Florida’s COVID Shut-Down Orders

Florida’s 5th District Court of Appeal has affirmed a trial court’s dismissal of a suit brought by bar owners in Orlando who were shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Orlando Bar Group and its three establishments had sued Gov. Ron …

Texting the Witness During Video Deposition. There’s an App to Prevent That.

If attorneys are concerned about opposing counsel texting a witness during a remote, virtual deposition, there are some remedies for that, at least in some circumstances. While some claimants’ attorneys have experienced and suspected the “remote coaching” problem, insurance attorneys …

‘Mission: Impossible’ Movie Producer Sues Insurer Over 7 Coronavirus Stoppages

Production on the new “Mission: Impossible” movie was shut down seven times due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday that accuses the film’s insurance company of failing to pay out for all but one of …

Lawsuit Filed by Business Over Mississippi City’s COVID Restrictions Dismissed

A federal judge has dismissed a civil lawsuit a fitness gym filed against a Mississippi city claiming the city violated business owners’ rights when it forced non-essential businesses to close to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Republican Gov. Tate …

Governor Lifts Most COVID Restrictions on Georgia Businesses

Georgia’s governor is removing many remaining requirements for social distancing and masked employees from businesses, saying that the state’s efforts to control COVID-19 have been successful even as its vaccination rate lags and federal officials continue to warn that the …

Officials Assess Building Damage in Nashville from Christmas Bombing

Officials continue to assess building damage caused by the Christmas Day bombing as law enforcement officials on Thursday allowed media outlets the first opportunity to survey the downtown Nashville explosion site. The photos show blown out windows, debris spilling out …

Christmas Day Bombing Another Dark Day for Nashville Businesses, Residents

When Sandy and Geff Lee finally saw a photo of the building that was home to their Nashville boutique on the day after the Christmas morning bombing, a quiet came over the room. The rubble was overwhelming. Debris shadowed familiar …