The impact of COVID-19 on construction projects continues to evolve as an increasing number of are issuing orders suspending construction. While complying with obligations in the face of a project being shut down, parties should not lose sight of actions that will best position them when construction resumes. In “So the…
The Act represents the third legislative attempt to address the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In “CARES Act Provides Tax Deferral and Refund Opportunities,” colleagues Brian M. Blum and Harsha Reddy address that many of these provisions provide taxpayers with liquidity benefits by providing cash payments, pushing back tax payment…
An increasing number of States—now numbering 23, as well as the District of Columbia and many counties and cities, are now subject to Executive Orders restricting activity of non-essential businesses. In “Numerous Jurisdictions Have Now Issued COVID-19 Orders Impacting Government Contractors,” colleagues John E. Jensen, Alex D. Tomaszczuk, Marques O. Peterson and Robert…
The global effect of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is still unknown, and the progress of many large-scale construction projects has been affected by “Shelter in Place” orders, although some states and localities have classified construction projects as “essential.” Just last Friday, New York shut down all construction, with few exceptions.…
Maryland Governor mandates the closure of all nonessential businesses to combat COVID-19 stopping short of implementing a “shelter-in-place” order. Willful violation of the order can result in both imprisonment of up to one year and a fine of up to $5,000. In “Maryland Extends COVID-19 Closures to Nonessential Businesses,” colleague…
In New Jersey, local mandates and regulations regarding COVID-19 are prohibited by New Jersey Executive Order No. 108. This represents a significant diversion from other states badly hit by COVID-19, including New York and California. In “New Jersey State and Local COVID-19 Orders,” colleagues Brian E. Finch, Margaret Beale-Wirsing and Michelle A.…
Please join us April 7, 2020, for an Industry Insights webinar series designed to help clients spot issues, mitigate risk and navigate challenges specific to their industry. During this webinar Christian Salaman, David Klein and Paul Shapses will discuss the hotel and hospitality industry with a focus on helping hotel owners…
Due to pressure from construction workers, officials, and some construction workers having tested positive for COVID-19, the Empire State Development Corp. (acting on behalf of Governor Cuomo) has frozen all construction in New York today, with the exception of work on hospitals and health care facilities, transit facilities, roads and…
The SEC has provided conditional regulatory relief regarding filing deadlines and has issued guidance regarding annual meetings to assist public companies impacted by COVID-19. In “COVID-19: Q&A for Public Companies,” colleagues Davina K. Kaile, Gabriella A. Lombardi, Christina F. Pearson and Stanton D. Wong addresses some of the most frequently asked questions of…
California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency and, pursuant to his broad authority under the California Emergency Services Act and other statutory provisions, has issued Executive Orders suspending or modifying the effect of certain state statutes and regulation in response to COVID-19, and authorizing the commandeering of…