Looking Ahead: A Multidisciplinary Perspective on the U.S. Return to the Workplace
Minimizing COVID-19-Related Liability
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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Actions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic – whether relating to returning to work, supplying goods and services, or accepting government funds – raise substantial liability risks. We will discuss:
- Legal risks associated with re-opening businesses
- The liability shield for employers proposed in connections with the Stimulus 4 legislation
- Liability under the PREP Act for manufacturers and distributors of certain drugs, devices and equipment designed as a countermeasure to COVID-19
- Liability arising out of acceptance of government relief funds
MODERATOR
Paul Kalb, MD, Leader and Partner, Healthcare and FDA
SIDLEY SPEAKERS
- Patricia DeLoatche, Senior Policy Advisor, Government Strategies
- Heidi Levine, Co-Leader and Partner, Product Liability
- Erika Maley, Partner, Supreme Court and Appellate
- Katherine Roberts, Co-Leader and Partner, Labor, Employment and Immigration
- U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (Retired), Partner, Government Strategies
- Rebecca Wood, Leader and Partner, Food, Drug and Medical Device Regulatory
Looking Ahead: A Multidisciplinary Perspective on the U.S. Return to the Workplace
A Key to Reopening: Testing and Symptom Tracking
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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Testing, either for the presence of the virus itself or for antibodies to the virus, is considered by many to be an essential part of our public health strategy. Testing, or alternatives to testing such as symptom tracking, may also be useful as a component of a return-to-work strategy. We will discuss:
- Current state of viral and antibody testing and tracing, with a focus on employers and their employees
- Use of testing as a component of a return-to-work strategy
- Legal issues relating to alternatives to testing, including symptom trackers
- Legislation being contemplated regarding testing, reporting and contact tracing
MODERATOR
Paul Kalb, MD, Leader and Partner, Healthcare and FDA
SIDLEY SPEAKERS
- Patricia DeLoatche, Senior Policy Advisor, Government Strategies
- Kate Heinzelman, Partner, Privacy and Cybersecurity
- Katherine Roberts, Co-Leader and Partner, Labor, Employment and Immigration
- U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (Retired), Partner, Government Strategies
- Rebecca Wood, Leader and Partner, Food, Drug and Medical Device Regulatory
For more information or questions, please contact hnevents@sidley.com.
