Archives for April 2020

COVID 19 Pandemic-Notice To Insurers-Who To Notify And When

Sara Cook · April 22, 2020 ·

The landscape of insurance coverage in this era of the COVID-19 Pandemic is likely to change as insurance lawsuits are being filed to determine scope of insurance coverage. Meanwhile, in direct response to COVID-19, several states are attempting to modify Commercial General Liability (CGL) Insurance policies through legislation to provide coverage, particularly business interruption insurance, post hoc-after the fact. President Trump has commented that businesses have paid premiums for business interruption insurance for years and relief should be available to insureds. It is important for businesses to take precautionary measures to preserve whatever coverages might be available, especially as the case law and legislation changes to meet the COVID-19 pandemic.

Understanding Money Damages for Trade Secrets Misappropriation under Federal and Illinois Law

mckenna · April 20, 2020 ·

Both federal law and the Illinois Trade Secrets Act (765 ILCS 1065/et seq.) allow a person to recover money damages caused by the misappropriation of trade secrets. 765 ILCS 1065/4; 18 U.S.C. § 1836. Generally, a “trade secret” is information kept confidential for economically advantageous reasons. See 765 ILCS 1065/4; 18 U.S.C. § 1839(3). Trade secrets often consist of technical or business information, such as, for example, designs, codes, prototypes, procedures, or plans. See 765 ILCS 1065/4; 18 U.S.C. § 1839(3). In some instances, a trade secret may include lists of customers and/or potential customers. 765 ILCS 1065/4.

COVID –19 Relief Programs For Small Businesses

Sara Cook · April 9, 2020 ·

Different programs are available to assist small businesses during this COVID-19 disaster which has swept the country. Small businesses employ over 50% of our employed workers, and are straddled with great challenges in trying to navigate this crisis. Various sources are being developed to help small businesses, which may make the difference between survival and liquidation. These include loans, loans with forgiveness and outright grants with no repayment.

Illinois COVID-19 Executive Order 17 Extends Immunity To Healthcare Professions

Kristin Dvorsky Tauras · April 3, 2020 ·

Illinois issued an executive order to protect healthcare workers against liability for negligent treatment of COVID-19 patients.

Insurance Coverage And The COVID 19 Pandemic

Kristin Dvorsky Tauras · April 1, 2020 ·

As more than a billion people are under some sort of quarantine law and numerous US states and foreign countries have “shelter in place” laws now shuttering many businesses, COVID 19 has caused a financial crisis for many businesses.

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