Federal Appeals Court Sneaks in One Final Ruling Against the CDC's Expiring Eviction Moratorium
Circuit Judge John K. Bush accuses the federal government of laying claim to "near-dictatorial powers."
Coronavirus Contract Law
Lawsuit Against College for Part Refund of Fees for COVID-19 Shutdown May Go Forward
“[As to the] university’s ... argument that any breach resulting from the transition to online teaching was de minimis because the student still earned credits toward a diploma: ‘This is kind of like purchasing a Cadillac at full price and receiving an Oldsmobile. Although both are fine vehicles, surely it is no consolation to the Cadillac buyer that the ‘Olds’ can also go from Point A to Point B.’”
Students' Refund Claims Against U. Michigan, Over Switch to Distance Learning, Can Go Forward
Plaintiffs are suing for breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
To Ban Evictions During COVID-19, the CDC Demands Huge Expansion of Executive Power
A mounting number of lawsuits are challenging the Trump administration's claim that it can adopt any policy it deems reasonably necessary to combat the pandemic.
Should You Be Able To Sue a Business for Exposing You to Coronavirus?
Renewed wrangling over another relief bill has raised the possibility that Congress will pass sweeping liability protections for businesses accused of contributing to the spread of COVID-19.
Coronavirus Restrictions That Go Too Far
Politicians rush to limit our choices in the name of "keeping us safe."
Force Mineure and Contracts That Aren't Performed Because of Epidemics
I can't give a substantive legal analysis, but I dibs the label.
The Most Important Coronavirus-and-the-Law Issues
... have to do, I think, with business insurance law (and in particular with the interpretation of business insurance contracts).
