This week, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh’s office announced a new protocol for re-starting city construction projects deemed “essential.” In mid-March, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Walsh ordered most construction in the city to cease....By: Pierce Atwood LLP
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GOVERNOR BAKER EXTENDS ORDER REGARDING BUSINESSES AND GATHERINGS - On April 28, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker extended his previous order disallowing many businesses to have employees in brick-and-mortar locations and prohibiting...By: Pierce Atwood LLP
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The current COVID-19 crisis has complicated all facets of life, including securing mechanic’s liens. Properly notarizing your lien and recording the lien are crucial steps to securing a valid and enforceable mechanic’s lien in Rhode Island. While...By: Pierce Atwood LLP
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With most of the country on stay at home orders of some variety and court closings, parties to claims, litigation, and arbitrations are adapting quickly to virtual litigation activities that are customarily done in person. This includes virtual...By: Pierce Atwood LLP
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In a whirlwind of legislation, rulemaking, guidance, and answers to FAQs on the CARES Act, inevitably confusion arose related to business eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program’s (PPP)....By: Pierce Atwood LLP
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On March 31, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Baker replaced its prior list of “Essential Services” with a new list available online....By: Pierce Atwood LLP
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Effective today (March 27, 2020) at midnight, New Hampshire joins various other states in closing non-essential businesses and ordering citizens to stay at home. Governor Sununu issued Executive Order #17 on March 26, 2020....By: Pierce Atwood LLP
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The abrupt halt to day-to-day operations over the last two weeks is forcing a series of unwelcome decisions on Massachusetts real estate developers. While many activities are sharply curtailed, including construction in Boston and other...By: Pierce Atwood LLP
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Parties to merger, acquisition, and financing agreements may be considering whether the COVID-19 pandemic affects their obligation to close the deal....By: Pierce Atwood LLP
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While many construction projects are advancing in a safe manner during the COVID-19 pandemic, some have been suspended by governmental order, like the Cities of Boston and Cambridge, or based upon the direction of the Owner and/or general contractor....By: Pierce Atwood LLP
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