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2024 Construction Outlook

Throughout the past few years, the construction industry has been plagued with myriad issues, including supply chain constraints, labor shortages and material procurement problems, among others.

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April 27, 2020/Publication

OSHA, Illinois Issue Safety Measures for Construction, Other Essential Businesses

As the nation continues to struggle with the spread of the novel coronavirus, the construction industry has often been designated as an essential sector of the economy and encouraged to continue operations

Eric Sparks

Partner

Chair, Litigation Practice

April 24, 2020/Publication

Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission Adopts “Rebuttable Presumption” Rule of Evidence

UPDATE: A challenge to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission’s emergency amendment, described below, has resulted in a temporary hold on the rule.

April 23, 2020/Publication

Amendment to CARES Act Set to Revive Paycheck Protection Program With More Much-Needed Relief for Small Businesses

The already-exhausted Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is expected to soon receive a $310 billion infusion of new funding in the next few days.

April 23, 2020/Publication

Amendment to CARES Act Set to Revive Paycheck Protection Program With More Much-Needed Relief for Small Businesses

The already-exhausted Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is expected to soon receive a $310 billion infusion of new funding in the next few days.

April 23, 2020/Publication

Employee Temperature Screenings During COVID-19: What Employers Need to Know

Current guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) provides that employers may lawfully take an employee’s temperature upon entering the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 23, 2020/Publication

Employer Safety Guidance for Manufacturing Workers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released an alert advising employers on safety tips to help protect manufacturing workers from exposure to COVID-19.

April 20, 2020/Publication

OSHA Releases Further Guidance on Reporting and Recording COVID-19 Cases

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released enforcement guidance for recording cases of COVID-19

April 20, 2020/Publication

Identifying and Managing Construction Risks During the Coronavirus Pandemic

In addition to the typical risks in every construction project, the current and lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have created a whole new set of risks

Richard Reizen

Partner

Chair, Construction Practice

Matthew Spinner

Paralegal

April 17, 2020/Publication

Low Interest Rates May Provide Planning Opportunity

The current low interest rate environment resulting fromthe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may provide individuals whose estates are expected to exceed the federal estate tax exemption amounts

Jennifer Tolsky

Partner

Chair, Tax Planning and Structuring Practice

April 16, 2020/Publication

Rent Relief Considerations for Commercial Landlords During the COVID-19 Pandemic

As COVID-19 continues to impact businesses across all sectors of the economy, many commercial landlords have been flooded with rent relief requests

Aaron May

Partner

Vice Chair, Real Estate Practice