Monthly Archives: June 2020
Civil Sexual Assault Claim: Florida Hospital Sued After Male Nurse Allegedly Assaults Patient
According to a report from NBC 2, an unidentified woman has filed a civil sexual assault lawsuit against a man named Christopher Stamulis—a former nurse at the Lehigh Regional Medical Center in Lehigh Acres, Florida. In this article, our Miami sexual assault & battery attorneys provide an overview of the allegations raised against the… Read More »
Employers Are Facing Take-Home Liability Claims in the COVID-19 Era
As businesses continue to reopen following the shutdown prompted by the coronavirus pandemic, concerns are growing over the so-called take-home liability claims. If you are an employer whose workers are returning to the workplace following the COVID-19 pandemic, you should be aware of take-home liability. In the COVID-19 era, all business owners and customers… Read More »
SBA Debt Relief for Small Businesses During COVID-19
If you’re the owner of a small business, you may be struggling to figure out any way to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic. Between navigating through potential loans and the Payment Protection Program, the government is certainly trying to do its best to assistant people just like you. However, if you haven’t already… Read More »
What the HEROES Act Would Mean for Small Businesses & PPP Funding
On May 15, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6800, the ‘‘Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act’’ or HEROES Act. The $3 trillion bill includes a host of COVID-19 relief provisions, including $1 trillion for state, local, and tribal governments; an additional round of direct stimulus payments for individuals; repeal… Read More »
ABA Report: COVID-19 Prompts a Wave of Business Interruption Claims from Restaurants
The restaurant industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting government shutdowns. Many of the restaurants that have moved to “carry-out only” services have reported a sharp decline in their revenue, while some other restaurants have been closed altogether during the outbreak. Business interruption insurance provides protection for companies that… Read More »
DOJ Updates Corporate Compliance Guidance
The US Department of Justice published updated guidance on how it evaluates corporate compliance programs when conducting investigations, making charging decisions, and negotiating pleas or other agreements. The document, entitled “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs,” was first released in February 2017 and was last updated in April 2019. The latest revisions to the guidance… Read More »
Is Adding the ‘COVID-19 Surcharge’ Legal in Florida?
As businesses across Florida are reopening following the coronavirus pandemic, some of them are adding the so-called “COVID-19 surcharges” to their bills. If you are a business owner who is considering adding the surcharge to your customer bills, you may be worried about the legitimacy of such surcharges. Is it legal to add the… Read More »
Ensuring Off-Site Worker Safety
Businesses have a responsibility to provide their workers with a safe workplace, and employers are increasingly focused on ensuring their facilities are safe for employees returning to work. However, some businesses haven’t yet considered worker safety when working at customer sites and other off-site locations. While employers can control their own facilities, they generally… Read More »
Can a Florida Nursing Home Be Held Liable for Mishandling the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak has hit our country’s nursing homes extremely hard. Forbes Magazine reports that approximately 40 percent of all U.S. COVID-19 deaths have occurred within assisted living centers and long-term care facilities. Tragically, some nursing homes have suffered a devastating impact. As an example, COVID-19 was recently linked to 22 deaths at… Read More »
Legal Guide for Franchised Businesses Reopening Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
As businesses in Florida continue to reopen in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, there are some legal considerations for owners of franchised businesses. We have prepared a guide for franchised businesses reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Employment-Related Claims and Employee Safety Like all other companies, franchised businesses must prioritize their employee safety when… Read More »
