By: Tyler S. Lemen Update: SB 1 was signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb on February 18, 2021 Protecting businesses from potential COVID-19 liability has been a top priority for Indiana legislators in the 2021 session. On January 4, 2021, Senate Bill 1… Read More >
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State Legislature Passes COVID-19 Immunity Measures for Indiana Businesses
Variants and Vaccines
By: Kamron A. Sanders As we began to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, news broke that the coronavirus mutated into new variants. While virus mutations are common, as explained by Johns Hopkins, it is an unwelcomed challenge during a… Read More >
The Importance of “Weak Ties” During a Pandemic
By: Kamron A. Sanders The coronavirus pandemic has presented various challenges over the last year. For some, technology was injected into new aspects of their lives to maintain a sense of “normalcy.” The way we communicate and build relationships has been drastically impacted and… Read More >
The City of Indianapolis Strengthens Contractors Requirement for Use of Minority, Women, and Disabled-Owned Businesses
By: Alex Trueblood Contractors and vendors performing public works projects for the City of Indianapolis have long been required to make a good-faith effort to comply with the City’s requirements to utilize at least 24% of project funding from the City or from Marion… Read More >
Indiana Courts Begin Hearing Claims Against Insurers for Business Interruption Coverage Due to COVID-19
By: Melanie Kalmbach Since the COVID-19 pandemic initially shocked the world, there has been an influx of lawsuits filed by restaurants, stores, and other businesses against their insurers alleging coverage for lost “business income”, “extra expenses” and coverage for actions taken by a “civil… Read More >
Public Health Emergency Extended and COVID-19 Vaccination Sign Up Information
By: Janet A. McSharar Effective January 21, 2021, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar extended the public health emergency brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic to April 21, 2021. Public Health Emergency declarations are issued in 90-day increments. On January 6, 2021, Governor… Read More >
Safe Waste Management Practices During a Pandemic
By: Melanie Kalmbach The United Nations Environment Programme International Environmental Technology Centre and the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies recently collaborated to publish a report which analyzes current waste practices, suggests best practices, and provides recommendations for policymakers for managing waste from healthcare facilities,… Read More >