The News Media Alliance is a member of the COVID-19 Liability Coalition, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to advocate for the introduction of legislation that would ensure liability protection for businesses, nonprofit organizations, universities, and state and local agencies, which may be forced to defend against an onslaught of negligence lawsuits if a customer or employee comes down with the coronavirus. The threat of legal action and corresponding legal expenses could be a deterrent to businesses re-opening and getting local economies moving again, which is extremely important for news publishers’ local advertising clients.
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