Most states are under some form of a shelter-in-place order. But that doesn’t mean debt collections and other bills have stopped. If you are financially struggling, you may be looking into filing for bankruptcy. But how will the stay-at-home orders affect your ability to …
What Legally Qualifies as an Essential Business?
In large part, the dividing line between essential and nonessential businesses in the time of coronavirus depends on where you live. In the absence of a national order that would define essential businesses, state and local governments are left to …
What Are the Legal Ramifications for Churches That Ignore Social Distancing Orders?
Freedom of religion is one of the great hallmarks of American democracy. It’s right there in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof…" But …
8 Coronavirus Scams to Watch out for
As we have seen, a pandemic can bring out the best in people. Front-line medical workers risking their own lives. People hand-sewing face masks for hospitals in short supply. Quarantined apartment dwellers singing to each other from their balconies. Unfortunately, …
The Wisconsin Primary Decisions: A Legal Explanation of What Happened
Primaries in Wisconsin were held as scheduled on April 7 after the Supreme Court declined to extend the deadline for submitting absentee ballots. This is the Supreme Court’s first case that relates to the COVID-19 pandemic. While it has affected voters in …
Childcare and COVID-19: What Is Legal?
If you, like the vast majority of Americans, are currently ordered to stay at home or shelter in place, you might be struggling to understand exactly how to comply. You might be confused about whether you can send your kids …
6 Things That Are Now Illegal After COVID-19
It’s pretty jarring to think back on what you were able to do a month ago that you can’t do now. Maybe it’s going to the gym or working from your favorite coffee shop. Or maybe it’s aimlessly wandering the …
Can a Governor Order Visitors From Another State to Be Quarantined?
Ordinarily, governors love it when people from other states come to visit and spend money. But these are not ordinary times. As the coronavirus pandemic has expanded exponentially in recent weeks, several governors have said outsiders are not welcome and …
Will the Pandemic Affect Statutes of Limitations?
Just as the COVID-19 pandemic devastated businesses and people’s public and private lives, it has affected the civil and criminal justice systems as well. As a result, calls to toll (delay or pause)�statutes of limitations�have been made on several state …
Is Travel Within the U.S. Restricted Due to COVID-19?
Yes, there are travel restrictions in place for travel within the United States. However, the restrictions vary from state to state, and essential workers are usually exempt. Currently, 93% of the world’s population is living in countries with travel restrictions …