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In the current pandemic, it is important for construction employers to understand safety and health best practices to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.While no OSHA standards relate specifically to communicable diseases, there are...By: Nexsen Pruet, PLLC

The European Commission on March 25 issued guidelines addressed to its member states outlining an EU-wide approach for foreign direct investment screening. The guidelines seek to protect EU companies as well as critical assets that are essential for...By: Morgan Lewis

Over the past week, U.S. antitrust authorities have further refined their temporary merger review procedures and provided additional guidance to expedite proposed healthcare collaborations during the COVID-19 pandemic. FTC resumes HSR Act early...By: Husch Blackwell LLP

As the coronavirus rapidly spreads throughout America, some states, cities and counties have detailed Executive Orders for residents to stay-at-home and non-essential businesses to cease operations. Whether or not construction activities are...By: Winstead PC

On March 31, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA 14 (the “Executive Order”) relating to statewide continuity of essential services and activities during the COVID-19 disaster. The Executive Order becomes effective at 12:01 am on April 2,...By: Winstead PC

The COVID-19 virus has ushered in unprecedented and challenging times for our country and our global community. From the deeply personal pain and suffering caused by the virus as a health pandemic to behavioral adjustments in the consumer population...By: Goulston & Storrs PC

On the heels of guidance regarding when the duty to bargain may be suspended or modified during the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) finalized rulemaking today that changes three aspects of the Board’s...By: Epstein Becker & Green

Residential construction workers are now considered "essential critical infrastructure workers" during the COVID-19 response, according to a March 28, 2020 advisory memorandum from Christopher C. Krebs, Director of the U.S. Department of Homeland...By: Fox Rothschild LLP

Antitrust and Competition - The Court of Justice of the EU Upholds the Commission’s Powers to Impose High Fines on Companies that “Jump the Gun” - On March 4, 2020, the Court of Justice of the EU (“CJEU”) dismissed the appeal from a Norwegian salmon...By: K&L Gates LLP

Governor DeWine continues to permit work on construction projects in Ohio to proceed. In proceeding, contractors must take precautions to protect its workers and limit the possible exposure of persons to the coronavirus. In this regard, the Ohio...By: Roetzel & Andress