Covid-19, the Law, and Your Business: A Legal Analysis of the Executive Orders Issued in Response to Covid-19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governors in several states have issued numerous executive orders and declared states of emergency. As the virus spreads, citizens face unprecedented personal and professional challenges. Businesses have been forced to shutdown or significantly change their operations as a consequence of COVID-19. Moreover, it remains unclear when businesses will be allowed to resume normal operations. Violating legal requirements related to COVID-19 not only exposes businesses to potential legal liability, but also could place employees and customers at risk.