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There can be many severe consequences for a company facing a stop work order, including project delays, thousands of dollars in fines, accusations of insurance fraud, and even felony charges. If a stop work order has been issued for your business, it is essential that you act quickly and contact a reliable workers’ compensation attorney immediately to help your company get back to work.

SARS-CoV-2, known commonly as the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, has caused economic uncertainty and increased scrutiny on safety in the workplace. To help business owners adapt to new protocols and help slow the spread of the virus, OSHA has issued new guidance about increasing the frequency of inspections and new record keeping requirements.

With state and local restrictions lifting, many business owners are making the decision to reopen their doors to remain financially stable, even as they evaluate the risks of providing services for clients during a pandemic. Knowing the dangers of the coronavirus, owners must do everything they can to protect their businesses, which may include asking customers to sign a COVID-19 liability waiver prior to services being rendered. 

Yesterday, the Third District Court of Appeal issued an important opinion relating to the discovery of cellphone information.  In Aguila v. Frederic, 45 Fla. L. Weekly D2043 (Fla. 3d DCA, Aug. 26, 2020), the appellate court quashed a trial court order compelling disclosure of discovery relating to a civil defendant’s possession and use of his mobile phone during a crash that gave rise to wrongful death litigation.