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May 2020

Entertainment Industry: New Business Liabilities And Insurance Issues Related To COVID-19

In this workshop seasoned attorney and litigator Justin Sterling, Esq, founder of The Sterling Firm (thesterlingfirm.com), will address what producers and other creative business owners need to know about their liabilities with regard to Covid-19, as well as issues and challenges involved in working with insurance companies in this difficult [...]

Los Angeles County Superior Court Updates Due To Coronavirus

LOS ANGELES (Updated April 24): "All civil trials scheduled to begin for the period March 17 through June 17 have been or will be continued by General Order. Because civil jury and non-jury trials are not included in the enumerated time-sensitive essential functions set out in these General Orders, they will be [...]

Entertainment Event Cancellation Insurance Claims Due To The Coronavirus

Impact Of The Coronavirus On The Entertainment Industry: Event Cancellation Insurance Claims The impact of the coronavirus pandemic is widespread, and the entertainment industry has been substantially impacted. There will be a floodgate of event cancellation insurance claims. In fact, every business sector across the globe has been affected at [...]

Do I Have A Business Insurance Claim Due To Coronavirus? My Claim Was Denied, Can I File A Lawsuit?

Businesses Affected By Interruptions May Be Eligible To File A Claim Against Their Insurance Company! Has Your Insurance Company Denied Or Disregarded Your Business Interruption Or Business Income Coverage Claim? We Can File A Lawsuit Against Your Insurance! COMPLETE THIS FORM FOR A CASE REVIEW [...]

Does Force Majeure Apply To The Coronavirus?

Legal Issues Involving The Coronavirus The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the Coronavirus pandemic, has severely affected individuals and businesses everyday. The global economy has completely shut down. People and businesses are not making money to pay their bills. People and businesses more and more are attempting to excuse their [...]

Coronavirus Lawsuit

Can I Sue For Negligence Or Wrongful Death Due To Coronavirus? The Coronavirus pandemic has infected many individuals and has claimed many lives in the United States. A coronavirus lawsuit or a coronavirus class action may include causes of actions for wrongful death or negligence in exposing individuals to the [...]

Workers Compensation For Coronavirus Infection

Are You Entitled to Worker's Compensation For Coronavirus Infection? During the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans are still on the front lines making sure that this country continues to run. For instance, healthcare professionals, first responders, police officers, postal workers, and transportation personnel are still working hard to provide essential services [...]

Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide And Checklist

Click HERE for the SBA Paycheck Protection Loans Guide and Checklist March 2020 prepared by the United States Chamber of Commerce. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck [...]

Coronavirus Financial Relief For Small Businesses

Resources For Coronavirus Financial Relief For Small Businesses The following is a list of resources for coronavirus financial relief for Los Angeles based small businesses. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted small businesses throughout Los Angeles and California, such as bars, restaurants, theaters, gyms, and salons. Some of these businesses have [...]

Business Tax Implications Due To Coronavirus Aid, Relief, And Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”)

Business Tax Implications Due To Coronavirus Below are the relevant business tax implications due to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act"). Business Loans If you have fewer than 500 employees or are self-employed, you are eligible to apply for a business loan of up to $10 [...]

Unemployment Benefits, Disability Benefits, & Paid Family Leave Due To Coronavirus

This post will discuss the current available unemployment benefits, disability benefits, and paid family leave due to coronavirus. At the time of this writing there are many relief packages and legislation being passed in order to respond to the economic impact of this pandemic. Procedures and laws may have changed. [...]

Federal Government Coronavirus Resources are being updated as new orders and laws are passed.

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), March 19 2020
CISA Guidance on the Essential Critical Workforce, March 19, 2020
DOL Guidance RE: Unemployment for COVID-19, March 12, 2020
CISA Critical Infrastructure Sectors

California State Government Coronavirus Resources are being updated as new orders and laws are passed.

California Executive Order N-33-20, March 19, 2020
California Department of Public Health Guidance

Contra Costa County, March 16, 2020
County of Los Angeles – Safer-at-Home Order for Control of COVID-19, March 19, 2020
Alameda County Executive Order – Shelter in Place, March 16, 2020
Amador County Shelter in Place Order, March 20, 2020
Colusa County Shelter in Place Order, March 20, 2020
El Dorado County Shelter in Place Order, March 19, 2020
Humboldt County Shelter in Place Order, March 20, 2020
Lake County Shelter in Place Order, March 18, 2020
Los Angeles Executive Order – Safer at Home March 19, 2020
Marin County Shelter in Place Order, March 16, 2020
Mendocino County Shelter in Place Order, March 18, 2020
Merced County Shelter in Place Order, March 20, 2020
Monterey County Shelter in Place Order, March 17, 2020
Napa County Shelter in Place Order, March 18, 2020
Orange County Executive Order, March 18, 2020
Orange County Statement Clarifying State Order Supercedes County Order, March 20, 2020
Sacramento County Shelter in Place Order, March 19, 2020
San Benito County Shelter in Place Order, March 17, 2020
San Francisco Executive Order – Shelter in Place, March 16, 2020
San Luis Obispo County Issues Executive Order, March 18, 2020
San Luis Obispo County Executive Order, March 18, 2020
San Mateo County Shelter-in-Place, March 16, 2020
Santa Clara County Executive Order – Shelter in Place, March 16, 2020
Santa Cruz County Shelter in Place Order, March 16, 2020
Sonoma County Shelter in Place Order, March 17, 2020
Ventura County Stay Well at Home Order for the Elderly, March 19, 2020
Yolo County Shelter in Place Order, March 19, 2020

Coronavirus Resource Links

Center for Disease Control – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
CalOSHA Guidance – https://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/Coronavirus-info.html
Federal OSHA – https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/
World Health Organization – https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
EEOC – https://www.eeoc.gov/
COVID-19 Testing Kits – http://www.diseasedetector.net
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health – http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/
Beach Cities Health District – https://www.bchd.org/
Dept. of Labor Standards Enforcement – https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/
Unemployment – https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm

Coronavirus Court Notices

Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Frequently Asked Questions – Civil Litigation

To read more about frequently asked questions concerning civil litigation procedures during the COVID-19 crisis, click HERE.

The Judicial Council Approved Additional Temporary Statewide Measures In Response To COVID-19

11 temporary emergency Rules of Court [revised] approved by the council. To read the emergency measures, click HERE.

Superior Court Of California, County Of Los Angeles Has Postponed All Civil And Criminal Trials [EXTENDED BY GENERAL ORDERS]

On March 17, 2020, Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile Issues Implementation Order To Continue All Nonemergency Matters For 30 Days Due To Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. All Civil and Criminal Trials are suspended through April 16th. Judge Brazile’s Order will keep the court open for emergency and essential matters only. To read the full Order, click HERE.

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