May/June 2020 Legal Update
4 Min Read By Pooja S. Nair
Pooja S. Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine.LegislationStates Pass Business Immunity Laws: Five states (Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming) have passed laws that grant businesses immunity from civil liability for claims relating to COVID-19. In May 2020, Governor John Bel Edwards of Louisiana signed three bills into law providing Louisiana businesses with protection from most lawsuits involving COVID-19 deaths or injuries. The bills took effect immediately and are retroactive to March 11, 2020. On May 4, 2020, North Carolina passed a bill providing immunity to any entity deemed “essential” in the emergency orders, including restaurants and grocery stores.
Cities Continue to Cap Delivery Platform Fees: Several major cities including Seattle, New York City, San Francisco, and most recently Los Angeles have…
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