Tort cases are top of mind, though related financial burdens and rising insurance costs are industry concerns beyond the pandemic. Rawf8/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images AUTHOR Jim Stinson@JimStinson Transport executives have plenty to worry about as COVID-19 cases increase in some states and businesses reopen in others. Tort cases

By Juliette Fairley Reese Witherspoon | Twitter Three teachers who didn’t receive a free dress from a social media promotion launched by Reese Witherspoon’s fashion line have filed a class-action lawsuit, alleging the company took advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to gather their personal data and sell it. Laryssa Galvez,

By Juliette Fairley Gov. Newsom’s stay-at-home orders were designed to curb the spread of COVID-19 but have also resulted in a proliferation of lawsuits. Although unsuccessful in their bids for a temporary restraining order (TRO) or preliminary injunction, litigation continues just in case there’s a surge in coronavirus cases that

By Rich Ehisen With no compromise in sight, it appears the debate over business interruption insurance coverage will be solved by litigation, not legislation. At issue are thousands of businesses around California with insurance policies to protect them against a sudden catastrophic event that forces them to close down for