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By: Johanna Alonso Daily Record business reporter February 2, 2021
“If there is blatant disregard for laws, executive orders, regulations that have come out, you are not going to be protected under this bill.” says Cailey Locklair, president of the Maryland Retailers Association.
Devastated by the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the last thing Maryland business owners need to deal with are costly lawsuits from customers who contract the virus in their place of business.
But while Maryland’s business community is pushing for liability immunity for businesses as well as governmental bodies, nonprofits, hospitals and schools that follow COVID-19 safety guidelines the bill’s critics say it has flaws that could make it less than effective.
January 17, 2021
Many will look back at the year 2020 and wish to forget it, and for good reasons. While we remember the many difficulties and challenges, we come away from the past year grateful and humbled. Amidst a global pandemic and continually changing public directives and orders, the men and women of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office were able to continue operations to provide services to the citizens of Charles County. Our officers on the front lines responded to calls and were recognized for meritorious service and lifesaving work. Most importantly, our community came together, on many occasions, to show support for one another. Here is a positive look back at 2020:
Cailey Locklair, president of the Maryland Retailers Association.
After the federal government approved a stimulus bill in early 2020 to offset the economic damage created by the COVID-19 pandemic, Benn Ray, owner of Baltimore’s Atomic Books, said spending at his shop improved.
Despite obstacles to opening due to the coronavirus’ spread, once the federal government approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act commerce at his store neared normal levels. When those funds dried up shopping at Atomic Books fell off.
“Right now everyone’s focus is on just how to survive, but I think the general consensus is there needs to be another round of stimulus, and there needs to be more help (for small businesses),” Ray said.
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