The Bottom Line As state and local governments lift coronavirus restrictions, performers who have a credible fear of contracting COVID-19 while performing their obligations may not be able to invoke the force majeure clause in their talent agreements to be excused from their commitments.Agencies Continue Reading
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The Importance of Including Social Distancing in Marketing Campaigns
The Bottom Line Marketers need to tread lightly when showing advertisements of people going back to their daily lives, even if the advertisements show social distancing, as these ads may not reflect the reality for everyone in this country.If marketers do show people going back to their daily Continue Reading
Retirement Plans: Regulators Provide Relief from Certain ERISA Requirements During the COVID-19 Crisis
The Bottom Line The Notice provides valuable relief from the DOL’s enforcement of certain requirements under Title I of ERISA. However, the Notice does not affect a participant or beneficiary’s enforcement rights under ERISA.Much of the relief provides that enforcement actions will generally not be Continue Reading
COVID-19 May Lead to Permanent Changes to Theatrical Film Distribution
The Bottom Line Universal Pictures’ move to bypass theatrical distribution with Trolls World Tour has the potential to fundamentally shift the film distribution model.As Universal and other studios look to compress or eliminate the exclusive theatrical distribution window, parties Continue Reading
FTC and FDA Fight Unsubstantiated Claims That CBD Products Cure Coronavirus
The Bottom Line Consumer protection regulators are taking the COVID-19 crisis very seriously.The FTC and FDA have both stepped up enforcement actions against companies making unsubstantiated claims that CBD products may help combat the disease.The FDA has issued numerous emergency warning letters Continue Reading
How New York’s COVID-19 Executive Orders Affect Limitations Periods in New York
The Bottom Line Parties in New York may have limitations periods tolled at least until May 15. However, parties would be wise to exercise caution rather than relying on Executive Orders because:Courts previously construed such orders narrowly, though the current language differs markedly from Continue Reading
New Jersey Expands Sick Leave, Family Leave and Temporary Disability Benefits
The Bottom Line Legislation expanding New Jersey’s Earned Sick Leave Law, Family Leave Act and Temporary Disability Benefits Law provides additional benefits to employees impacted by COVID-19 and other public health emergencies caused by communicable diseases.Companies with employees in New Jersey Continue Reading
COVID-19: As Cases Continue to Spread, Will Court Cases Begin to Spread?
The Bottom Line As employees return to work, employers must increase precautions they take in connection with their workers’ health and safety.Companies should closely follow guidance being issued and frequently updated by the CDC, OSHA, and other agencies, to protect themselves from civil Continue Reading