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The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) has updated guidance for holders of certain environmental permits, further impacting the ability of non-essential construction projects to proceed....By: Ballard Spahr LLP

As the Novel-Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) continues to cause disruption to every aspect of society, the business world and the economy-at-large, nearly every country, state and county has issued unique lockdown, “shelter-in-place,” and similar types of...By: Shutts & Bowen LLP

In an intensifying effort to combat the impacts of COVID-19 as it spreads in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy issued Executive Order 122 on April 8, 2020, shutting down the “physical operations” of all “non-essential” construction in the state as of...By: Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP

On March 20, 2020, Governor of Illinois JB Pritzker, issued an executive order requiring Illinois residents to stay at home and limiting business activities which may remain open to “Essential Businesses and Operations.” This update focuses on the...By: Perkins Coie

Much has been written about whether and how COVID-19 qualifies as a force majeure event. But typical force majeure provisions entitle contractors to only schedule relief....By: Pepper Hamilton LLP

On March 31, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) announced that it had finalized a series of amendments to its blocking-charge policy, voluntary recognition bar, and rules governing Section 9(a) recognition in the construction industry....By: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,

EU–DGCOMP is encouraging merging parties to delay notifications and discuss timing of transactions with the relevant case teams, as DGCOMP is facing difficulties in collecting information from the parties and the market (e.g., customers, competitors...By: Latham & Watkins LLP

On April 8, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order 122 (2020) (“EO 122”). EO 122 requires that the physical operation of all non-essential construction projects must cease by 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2020. Only work on...By: Blank Rome LLP

On April 1, Nossaman’s Eminent Domain Group hosted a webinar to discuss the impacts COVID-19 is having on the Right of Way industry. First, I’d like to thank the people who attended, many of whom added thoughtful questions to the discussion. It’s...By: Nossaman LLP

Private construction projects in New York will become subject to new prevailing wage requirements pursuant to legislation signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on April 3, 2020. The provisions take effect in January 2022. Covered Projects- The legislation...By: Jackson Lewis P.C.