Coronavirus

The light at the end of the tunnel might be an oncoming train. As life slowly gets back to normal, there could be more reason than ever to be alarmed. Officials are seeing a steep rise in the number of Kawasaki Disease patients, especially children. A significant number of these children either tested positive for…Read the article

There is some evidence that ingesting nicotine by smoking or vaping might increase the risk of contracting the coronavirus, and also worsen the infection. There is also some evidence that nicotine might be a partial COVID-19 vaccine. A recent French study suggested that since coronavirus was a Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, or nAChR, disease, nicotine use…Read the article

A group of restaurateurs in the Buckeye State have joined a growing list of coronavirus-related business interruption denial claimants in federal courts nationwide. Several other kinds of coronavirus lawsuits are working their way through the judicial system. Highlights include class action lawsuits against airlines and ticket retailers for failure to give refunds and wrongful Paycheck…Read the article

When disaster strikes, governments opt for one of two standard orders to the public: Get Out! and Stay Home! When hurricanes, floods and other forecastable catastrophes occur, evacuation is obviously the best option. But for those unable to flee, and when other calamities explode – like a global pandemic – staying put is the safest…Read the article

A recent case before the Vermont Supreme Court in which an emergency room nurse revealed to police that an intoxicated woman she had treated intended to drive home, emphasizes the growing focus on the protection of patient data. While the outcome of the case was not surprising–the nurse was found not at fault because she…Read the article

According to a recent survey, almost half of women and nearly a quarter of men have been victims of cybersexual harassment. Overall harassment figures were at 81 percent for women and 43 percent for men. These numbers are much higher than the figures from previous surveys. Anita Raj, director of the Center on Gender Equity…Read the article

Desperate for income, worried about bills and eager to get back to their normal lives, most people are appalled by the mere thought of extended quarantine. But it seems likely that the ‘new normal’ will include some form of social distancing for months or even years to come, as lockdown restraints are gradually phased out.…Read the article

Governor Andrew Cuomo says he plans to let some PAUSE restrictions expire in mid-May, but he will extend others. Does that mean the COVID-19 crisis is almost over, and how does this development affect your potential or active personal injury claim? Coronavirus is more widespread in New York than anyplace else, including China. According to…Read the article

Stay-at-home orders (due to the coronavirus) have contributed to an uptick of valid sexual assault complaints, and advocacy groups are bracing for an even large increase to come. Isolation and stress may combine to make a fertile ground for additional assaults, according to one advocacy group. Moreover, added RAINN President Scott Berkowitz, “We are definitely…Read the article

When an employee advises their employer that they have been diagnosed with COVID-19, management must act quickly in order to protect staff and customers, while wading through  contradictory rules and regulations on disclosure and confidentiality. Compliance Minefield   Under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), businesses are required to disclose all the information…Read the article