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The 359-page emergency Coronavirus Bill received royal assent on 25 March 2020. This newly passed Coronavirus Act 2020 (the “Act”) contains extensive powers and additional measures to equip the UK government and other authorities to better respond to...By: K&L Gates LLP

As a result of the “stop work order” on construction in New York State, many projects are now being suspended. In shutting down, it is crucial that the workforce and the public are protected. The Department of Buildings (DOB) offered guidance on how...By: Cole Schotz

Construction site safety is in the spotlight during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Our Construction Group tours new safety concerns and potential liabilities contractors face under most contracts. - What are the contractor’s express and...By: Alston & Bird

Special series focused on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Aerospace, Defense, and Government Services industry - While fundamentals remain healthy for much of the government market because of dedicated spending priorities and strong...By: Hogan Lovells

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus has spread across continents, taken an enormous human toll, and disrupted business operations throughout the United States and the...By: Hogan Lovells

Maryland State Governor Larry Hogan issued a revised order yesterday (Order no. 20-03-30-01) whereby “[a]ll persons living in the State of Maryland are hereby ordered, effective as of 8:00 p.m. on March 30, 2020, to stay in their homes or places of...By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

It is said that people “come together” in times of crisis. Yet, businesses should be wary of collaboration with their rivals because antitrust laws apply equally in times of emergency as well as prosperity. Indeed, recent history and announcements...By: Womble Bond Dickinson

In view of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, companies involved in construction projects are increasingly concerned about the legal consequences of the current situation with regard to contract deadlines and milestones. What applies...By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Considerations when reviewing your MAC Clause in a COVID-19 Climate - As was the case after the global financial crisis in 2008 and Japan's triple disaster in 2011, companies are turning their minds to their potential exposure to, or their ability...By: Hogan Lovells

For good reason, COVID-19 is dominating the current news cycle, and we will not attempt to either summarize or contribute to the many ongoing discussions regarding the potential magnitude and duration of the economic crisis in which we now find...By: Bilzin Sumberg