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The Delaware Court of Chancery’s 2016 decision in In re Trulia Stockholder Litigation sought to address the trend of meritless merger lawsuits flooding the Chancery Court.  Following the decision, however, the battleground of merger deals simply...By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seyfarth Synopsis:  New York City construction projects are set to resume, after Governor Cuomo’s shutdown of most construction projects in New York in late-March 2020 to combat the spread of COVID-19.  This Legal Update provides information about...By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

COVID-19 has created unparalleled uncertainty for nearly all businesses since companies are unable to predict when and how businesses and consumers will resume buying their goods and services. This unpredictability has made it more difficult for...By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seyfarth Synopsis: In acquiring a company in bankruptcy, there is often a tendency to think this guarantees the purchaser will be “free and clear” of any liability (including so-called “successor liability”). This is not necessarily so with wage and...By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seyfarth Synopsis: As part of Governor Cuomo’s New York Forward plan, “Phase One” industries in five regions began to reopen this past weekend: Central NY, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Southern Tier, with the Capital Region and Western...By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seyfarth Synopsis: Governor Murphy has signed multiple Executive Orders which will lessen the COVID-19 restrictions on non-essential construction projects and non-essential retail businesses, permit “car gatherings,” allow the opening of public and...By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Seyfarth Synopsis: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert listing safety tips (guidance) employers can follow to help protect construction workers from exposure to the coronavirus....By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The 2019 novel coronavirus and the disease it causes (“COVID-19”) is changing the landscape of construction projects across the country. COVID-19 orders from governors and other public officials are impacting projects by requiring new health...By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Owners and contractors trying to understand the full impact of COVID-19 on their projects are likely turning to delay or force majeure provisions in their construction contracts to assess their rights or liabilities for continued performance....By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The impact of COVID-19, the ensuing delays and changes in the work, protecting the contractor’s cash flow, and avoiding a default termination are now top of mind for every construction contractor....By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP