This handbook is intended to help policymakers and practitioners incorporate the lessons learned from the Flint Water Crisis to avert and/or mitigate future crises.
Overview Melendez v. City of New York (U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit, Oct. 28, 2021): The 2nd Circuit upheld a New York City law…
Public and private employers across the U.S. are considering the potential for COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their workforces, especially among health care workers. This resource examines the likelihood of employer vaccine mandates.
Overview Alabama Association of Realtors, et al. v. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, et al. (U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, May 5, 2021):…
This document provides guidance concerning the impact of the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act on hospital implementation of COVID-19 crisis standards of care related to patient screenings, stabilizations, or transfers.
Overview Garcia v. Welltower OpCo Group LLC et al. (U.S. District Court, Central District of California, February 10, 2021): A California federal court found that the…
Public and private employers across the U.S. are considering the potential for COVID-19 vaccine requirements for their workforces, especially among health care workers. This resource examines the likelihood of employer vaccine mandates.
Overview B.W.C. v. Williams (U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit, March 5, 2021): Parents of public-school children, on behalf of their children, alleged Missouri’s religious…
Overview Preterm-Cleveland, et al. v. McCloud (Ohio Department of Health) (U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit, April 13, 2021): The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals…
Overview Slattery, et al. v. Cuomo (U.S. District Court, District of New York, March 31, 2021): The federal district court dismissed claims brought by the owner…
Overview As the country reels from the death toll and economic fall-out of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans must focus on addressing a more persistent and…
Overview Leigh-Pink v. Rio Properties (U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, March 3, 2021): Plaintiffs sued the Rio hotel in Las Vegas for fraudulent concealment…
