A Law360 article discusses a recent case in which a Minnesota dental office argued that “more courts across the country have rejected insurers’ bids to dismiss COVID-19 business interruption suits for policies without a virus exclusion.”
Lauren Klosinski Posts
Tracking Insurance Litigation in the Age of Covid-19
by Lauren Klosinski | Nov 3, 2020 | Liability Insurance
Tom Baker of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School is the creator of the Covid Coverage Litigation Tracker, which provides empirical research on insurance disputes and resolutions during the pandemic. He spoke recently about the project on an episode of the podcast “Case in Point.”
Department of Justice Invests More than $295.8 Million in Grants to Improve Public Safety, Serve Crime Victims in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
by Lauren Klosinski | Oct 1, 2020 | American Indian Law
On Sept. 30, 2020 the DOJ announced it has awarded more than $295.8 million to improve public safety, serve victims of crime and support youth programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
House Passes Savanna’s Act Bill, Goes to President to be Signed into Law
by Lauren Klosinski | Sep 23, 2020 | American Indian Law
On Sept. 21, 2002, Senator John Hoeven, chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, issued a statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed Savanna’s Act, legislation he cosponsored that requires reporting on missing and murdered Native Americans.
Election 2020: “What if?” Workshop
by Lauren Klosinski | Aug 26, 2020 | Election Administration
On Thursday, Sept. 3, The National Press Club Journalism Institute is hosting “Election 2020: “What if?” a free virtual workshop tackling important topics surrounding the November election.
From Police Reform to a New Public Safety Model
by Lauren Klosinski | Aug 13, 2020 | Policing
On Aug. 17, the Center for Policing Equity, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and UC Irvine School of Law are hosting a virtual event “From Police Reform to a New Public Safety Model.”
‘America Has to Count on More than Prayer in the Case of Close Election’
by Lauren Klosinski | Jul 28, 2020 | Election Administration
In “America Has to Count on More than Prayer in the Case of Close Election,” featured on The Hill, Edward B. Foley explores growing concerns that if the upcoming presidential election this November remains unsettled after the results are in, it inevitably will end up like 2000 or worse.
COVID-19 Pandemic and Real Property Law: An Early Assessment of Relief Measures for Tenants and Residential Mortgagors
by Lauren Klosinski | Jul 15, 2020 | Property
This Special Alert for Powell on Real Property looks at governmental measures, enacted on an emergency basis, regarding real property during the COVID-19 pandemic — especially moratoria on residential evictions and foreclosures.
Conversations with Tyler: Rachel Harmon on Policing
by Lauren Klosinski | Jul 13, 2020 | Policing
On a recent episode of the podcast “Conversations with Tyler,” UVA Law Professor Rachel Harmon shares her thoughts on the best ideas and practices for improving policing.
Law360 Article on COVID State Liability Protections
by Lauren Klosinski | Jun 25, 2020 | Liability Insurance
An article from Law360 examines the way that several states are addressing COVID-19 related liability insurance questions and concerns as businesses begin to reopen.