In response to the increasing numbers of Covid-19 cases, Governor Charlie Baker announced several executive orders as forms of “targeted interventions.” We expect the orders will be received by some as an intelligent step to combat the public health concerns, while...
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Youth Sports COVID-19 Reopening: Reducing the Risks of Liability
One of the chief priorities of youth sports organizations is the health and safety of their athletes. The current outbreak of COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges to maintaining this priority, particularly when the narrative changes so frequently on what is...
Courtrooms, Consolidations, and Closures: COVID-19’s Impact on Higher Education
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, universities and colleges were forced to close their campuses this year, and offer remote learning options to their students. This was not a transition many were prepared for, and the perceived shift in teaching styles and overall...
COVID-19 and Youth Sports: Safety and Liability Issues
Over the past few months, many youth sports programs, both scholastic and otherwise, have resumed operations in a world still overshadowed by the COVID-19 pandemic. As information on the impact of the virus continues to evolve and change, it is essential that these...