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Does My Company Have Business Interruption Insurance Coverage?

Article: Does My Company Have Business Interruption Insurance Coverage?

Business interruption insurance is sold as a safety net for businesses in case they are forced to stop normal operations, resulting in lost business, revenue, and profits.

Workers on Temporary Visas Unlikely to Receive Reprieve

Article: Workers on Temporary Visas Unlikely to Receive Reprieve

Coronavirus-related job losses in the U.S. have been severe.  Millions of people have been let go, furloughed, or laid off.  Foreign workers on non-immigrant visas, such as the H-1B visa, have not been spared.

California Workers' Compensation Benefits will Cover Contracting Covid-19

Article: California Workers' Compensation Benefits will Cover Contracting Covid-19

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced yesterday that seeking workers' compensation benefits after a Covid-19 diagnosis will become much easier for workers across the state.

Speeding Tickets Citing 100+ MPH Surge in California

Article: Speeding Tickets Citing 100+ MPH Surge in California

Empty California highways have led to a spike in speeding tickets issued for driving in excess of 100 mph.  According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), in the month after Safer at Home was enacted, nearly 87 percent more drivers were cited for excessive speeding.

The Differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Article: The Differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

For most individuals who are severely in debt and considering bankruptcy, there are two options to choose from: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. The differences between the two types of personal bankruptcy are important for people looking for a fresh financial start.

Uncertainty about Covid-19 and Workplace Liability

Article: Uncertainty about Covid-19 and Workplace Liability

The leader of the U.S. Senate has suggested there is an extreme need to protect businesses from legal liability related to the pandemic.

Justice Partners: Free Webinar on Business Interruption Insurance Claims This Tuesday

Article: Justice Partners: Free Webinar on Business Interruption Insurance Claims This Tuesday

Justice Partners the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth and Johnston & Hutchinson LLP will be hosting a free Zoom webinar this Tuesday, April 28th at 10 a.m. 

Trump Administration Hints at Suspending All U.S. Immigration

Article: Trump Administration Hints at Suspending All U.S. Immigration

The Trump administration plans to issue an executive order temporarily banning all immigration to the United States as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Teaching Children About Being Arrested

Article: Teaching Children About Being Arrested

Among the many things parents hope their children never have to go through is being placed under arrest by law enforcement.  But if the current national situation has taught us anything, it's best to be prepared for the unexpected.

Smoking and Vaping Considered Covid-19 Risk Factor

Article: Smoking and Vaping Considered Covid-19 Risk Factor

Health officials are warning smokers and vapers that tobacco and vaping products that require inhalation may carry multiple risks during the Covid-19 pandemic.

National Dog Bite Prevention Week Begins Sunday

Article: National Dog Bite Prevention Week Begins Sunday

Any dog can bite, but nearly every dog bite is preventable.  That is the message promoted during National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which begins on April 12.

2020 (Fiscal Year 2021) H-1B Petition Filing Period Begins

Article: 2020 (Fiscal Year 2021) H-1B Petition Filing Period Begins

The H-1B lottery for 2020 is over and the petition filing period has begun.  The random selection process was a little different this year, requiring an electronic registration to be eligible, but not requiring a completed and approved H-1B petition to register.

FDA Recommends Zantac Pulled Off Market Due to Cancer Risk

Article: FDA Recommends Zantac Pulled Off Market Due to Cancer Risk

The heartburn medication Zantac, and all similar generic medications, were recommended by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday to be pulled from the market due to increased cancer risk.

Are Work From Home Injuries Eligible for Workers' Compensation?

Article: Are Work From Home Injuries Eligible for Workers' Compensation?

Are people who are injured while working from home able to file a workers' compensation claim? The answer is yes, in most circumstances.

National Insurance Company Denies Disability Benefits, Blames Covid-19

Article: National Insurance Company Denies Disability Benefits, Blames Covid-19

Today, the Law Offices of Scott Warmuth received a notification letter from a large, national insurance company denying our workers' compensation client temporary disability (TD) benefits because of the Covid-19 pandemic. This assertion is outrageous.

Less Freeway Traffic Means Fewer Crashes, but Increased Serious Injury Risk

Article: Less Freeway Traffic Means Fewer Crashes, but Increased Serious Injury Risk

Because freeway traffic is mostly flowing unimpeded, the average speed of traffic is increased.  If a collision does occur, it will most likely happen at a higher speed, potentially resulting in a more severe crash and higher risk of serious injury.