Use Common Sense Business Practices for Liability Protection Under Tennessee COVID-19 Recovery Act

The article below first appeared in the Tennessee Bar Association’s August 2020 Business Law Connect, an e-newsletter for section members. While there has been a significant amount of media attention regarding the COVID-19 liability bill signed by Gov. Bill Lee on Aug. 17, Tennessee businesses should be aware that the liability immunity granted by the legislation is not absolute. Perhaps … Read More

“Tennessee COVID-19 Recovery Act” becomes Law and provides a “window of immunity” for health care providers, businesses, schools and non-profit organizations against COVID-19 related claims.

Peter Winterburn Please note that this article is current as of 8/19/20. For contact information, please click here. This week, Governor Lee signed into law the “Tennessee COVID-19 Recovery Act.” Beginning at T.C.A. 29-34-801 et seq., the new law provides certain measures of COVID-19 liability protection to health care providers, businesses, schools, and non-profit organizations. The Act does not apply to COVID-19-related claims … Read More

General Al Harvey: Right of Assembly and Protest

See General Al Harvey’s article in the American Bar Association’s magazine under the Chair’s Column: Right of Assembly and Protest. General Al Harvey is a senior member of the firm in the Memphis office. ©2020 by the American Bar Association.  Reprinted with permission.  All rights reserved.  This information or any or portion thereof may not be copied or disseminated in … Read More

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