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Updated! Medical Malpractice & COVID-19: A Comparative Law Review
December 15, 2020
This comparative law review provides a comparison by state, including the District of Columbia, of any regulations enacted to protect health care workers from liability, modify licensing requirements for health care providers and facilities, and/or extend the statute of limitations as states grapple with the social health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The information is accurate as of December 7, 2020. -
Guide to NTSB Investigations
September 25, 2020
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Workers’ Compensation Liability & COVID-19: A Comparative Law Review
September 24, 2020
Wilson Elser attorneys present the current statutory framework, recent changes to the law in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. -
COVID-19 Liability Claims Playbooks – Now Available for Download!
August 6, 2020
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COVID-19: Alternative Court Procedures and State Mandates – A Comparative Law Review
May 22, 2020
Wilson Elser is compiling information from state and federal courts across the country to provide an overview of alternative court procedures during this unprecedented time of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
International Response to COVID-19 in the Workplace
A Legalign Global White Paper
May 2020
The publication provides a summary of the national responses of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand and Australia, along with some of the issues they raise for employers. -
Employment Law Issues Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic – Questions and Answers
April 27, 2020
Our Q&A document reviews laws and local guidance, discusses workplace safety and other issues that may arise when workers return from furlough & addresses “frequently asked questions” from the employer perspective. -
COVID-19: New York Appellate Courts Interim Operations Summary as of April 16, 2020
April 17, 2020
Wilson Elser compiled information from the appellate courts in New York to provide an overview of alternative court procedures during this unprecedented time of closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Executive order 202.8 (which extended statutory and regulatory service and filing deadlines and statutes of limitations until April 18, 2020) has been extended again in executive order 202.14 through May 7, 2020 -
Employment Law Issues in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic – Questions and Answers
April 17, 2020
The document answers questions posed by employers who are navigating an uncertain business environment and advises on new state and federal regulations.
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Employment Issues Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Comparative Law Review
April 6, 2020
Wilson Elser has compiled information on the state laws in all 50 states and the District of Columbia with respect to certain key issues that employers must or may need to address in terminating or reducing their workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Cannabis in the Workplace: A Comparative Law Review of Employee Rights and Employer Obligations
February 2020
Wilson Elser’s Cannabis Law and Employment & Labor practices have joined forces to produce the first comprehensive, state-by-state review of current laws and resulting trends across the nation -
California Consumer Privacy Act: Are You Ready?
January 3, 2020
Effective January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) recognizes and enforces California consumers’ right to privacy and control over their personal information. -
Check the boxes to help ensure compliance with HIPAA security and privacy rules!
December 16, 2019
As the year draws to a close, it’s an especially good time to review your businesses’ cybersecurity policies and procedures as they relate to electronic protected health information under HIPAA regulations. -
Tenant Eviction Act: New California Rent and Eviction Control Protections
December 13, 2019
Effective January 1, 2020, the California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482), which affects an estimated 2.4 million rental units in the state, will extend rent control and eviction control protections to certain qualifying rental units statewide. -
2019 Medical Provider Expressions of Sympathy Comparative Law Review
July 2019
An invaluable resource regarding so-called “apology laws,” the 2019 Medical Provider Expressions of Sympathy Comparative Law Review presents an overview of statutes addressing the admissibility of medical providers’ statements or expressions of sympathy, as well as supplemental information for consideration in states and territories without laws or statutes regarding such expressions. -
2019 Artisan/Construction Defect Law Review
June 2019
The 2019 Artisan/Construction Defect Law Review addresses certain issues in this class of business by reviewing applicable statutes where they exist in addition to common law developments in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. -
2019 Liquor Liability Review
February 28, 2019
The 2019 Liquor Liability Review addresses the various issues present in this class of business through a review of Dram Shop statutes, where they exist, and common law developments in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. -
2018 ESI Case Law Update
June 2018
Wilson Elser is pleased to provide the 2018 ESI Case Law Update, our annual compendium of cases dealing with issues and developments surrounding electronically stored information (ESI). It is a rare case that does not involve the preservation, review and production of ESI. Your knowledge of the tools and regulations could mean the difference between sanctions and compliance.
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Wilson Elser’s 2018 Punitive Damages Review
January 2018
The limitations on punitive damages vary by state and are in constant flux. Recognizing the need for our clients to stay current on these ever-evolving laws of punitive damages
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A Guide to ESI Preservation Responsibilities 2017
September 2017
The Guide to ESI Preservation Responsibilities report guides litigants through their responsibilities to preserve evidence and provides valuable information on implementing a defensible legal hold process.