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This alert was updated at 11:59 a.m. on 5/15/2020 - Governor Cuomo has announced the first phase of industries that can start preparing for the reopening process, including construction in the energy sector. As part of that process, the State has...By: Hodgson Russ LLP

SB 35 was one of the most prominent bills to come out of a package of housing-related laws enacted by the California legislature in 2017. It promised to allow swift approval of developments that were consistent with local zoning and design standards....By: Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass

After years of sky-high valuations, private equity funds and strategics will have ample opportunity to buy technology companies at a discount in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. This article highlights the unique opportunities and risks associated...By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

The COVID-19 pandemic is testing the oversight and management skills of directors and officers (“D&Os”) of all businesses, especially lean private companies....By: Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

On May 5, 2020, the Georgia Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court summary judgment ruling dismissing a residential contractor’s claims against an owner because the contractor was not properly licensed. In LFR Investments, LLC v. Van Sant, after...By: Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

In this report, we set out the key real estate developments in the US during the period of disruption caused by COVID-19 on a federal level and in California, Florida, Illinois and New York. The report covers: - Lease matters - Evictions -...By: White & Case LLP

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy just issued an executive order lifting some of the existing restrictions that were designated to limit person-to-person contact for the retail and construction sectors. Specifically, the order permits all non-essential...By: Fisher Phillips

According to Governor DeWine’s Responsible Restart Ohio plan, a phased approach to reopening the Ohio economy: (1) certain health care operations may open May 1, 2020, including medical procedures that do not require an overnight stay in a hospital;...By: Foley & Lardner LLP

As expected, the transportation manufacturing industry (which includes automotive and aerospace), along with the mining and constructions industries, have been characterized as essential and will be allowed to restart operations on June 1, provided...By: Foley & Lardner LLP

Although construction projects are generally allowed to proceed under most COVID-19 stay at home orders, owners and contractors need to know how to proceed safely on their construction sites. Not only do workers and others on site need to be...By: Newmeyer Dillion