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As the Coronavirus has encapsulated the world, government go-aheads to construction firms are welcome relief to the industry. Lenders’ collective reaction to the current economic concerns is another matter....By: Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

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

Whereas COVID-19 is likely to delay review timelines of many M&A deals, it may also make some approvals easier. Key Points: ..COVID-19 will undoubtedly impact review timelines of mergers. Competition authorities may ask parties to postpone their...By: Latham & Watkins LLP

On March 9, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-52, which declared a state of emergency due to the coronavirus outbreak. The order allows for the tolling of certain permits and in some instances up to an additional six months beyond...By: Shutts & Bowen LLP

Last night the Prime Minister ordered: - people to stay at home, except for very limited purposes; - closure of non-essential shops and community spaces; and - the banning of gatherings of more than two people in public....By: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

COVID-19 and government measures to fight it may significantly affect M&A transactions. On March 16, 2020, President Emmanuel Macron announced the implementation of unprecedented and extendable quarantine measures in order to limit the spread of the...By: Latham & Watkins LLP

The Director of the Ohio Department of Health issued a “Stay at Home” Order on Sunday, March 22, 2020. While that Order mandates that Ohio residents stay home and that non-essential businesses and operations cease, it contains a broad exemption for...By: Benesch

With COVID-19 emergency orders in place, can you continue construction?  This question is addressed on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis, evaluating the text of the emergency order to assess whether construction projects, general contractors, and...By: Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Dorsey is compiling the emergency orders limiting business activity in response to COVID-19. We will make every effort to keep this list updated....By: Dorsey & Whitney LLP

This bulletin is current up to close of business on March 23, 2020. As circumstances remain fluid, please check with in with your usual Blakes contact for any updates. The uncharted waters of the current COVID-19 pandemic raise a number of unique...By: Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP