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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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March 22, 2020/Publication

City of Chicago Confirms Construction as Essential Infrastructure, Exempt From Stay Home Order

Consistent with yesterday's Construction Update from Gould & Ratner, Judy Frydland, commissioner of the City of Chicago Department of Buildings, has confirmed in this email communication that construction can proceed in Chicago as an essential infrastructure exception

Richard Reizen

Partner

Chair, Construction Practice

March 21, 2020/Publication

Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s “Stay Home” Order: The Impact on Construction

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker yesterday issued an executive order advising the state’s citizens to stay home and allowing only essential businesses to keep operating beginning on March 21, 2020.

Richard Reizen

Partner

Chair, Construction Practice

March 20, 2020/Publication

Preparing for a Construction Project Shutdown During the Coronavirus Pandemic

In addition to issues regarding the viability of future projects, the coronavirus pandemic has created concerns whether if, or when, your current construction project may be shut down.

Richard Reizen

Partner

Chair, Construction Practice

March 19, 2020/Publication

UPDATED: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act – What You Need to Know

In a 90-8 vote, the Senate yesterday passed a new version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Response Act) that was signed into law by the President. By way of background, the U.S. House of Representatives over the weekend passed its first version of the Relief Bill in response to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

David Michael

Managing Partner

Chair, Human Resources and Employment Law Practice

March 18, 2020/Publication

Federal Income Tax Payment Deadline Extended for 90 Days Beyond April 15

As part of an effort to provide some measure of tax relief during the COVID-19 outbreak, the IRS has pushed back the April 15 deadline to July 15, 2020,

Gerard Fellows

Partner

Chair, Tax Compliance Practice

March 17, 2020/Publication

COVID-19 and Commercial Disputes: Some Practical Considerations

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting all sectors of the economy. Businesses and organizations are facing multiple challenges involving potential business interruption, financing needs or workforce concerns.

Eric Sparks

Partner

Chair, Litigation Practice

Vanessa Tiradentes

Partner

Vice Chair, Litigation Practice

March 17, 2020/Publication

COVID-19 and Commercial Disputes: Some Practical Considerations

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting all sectors of the economy. Businesses and organizations are facing multiple challenges involving potential business interruption, financing needs or workforce concerns.

Vanessa Tiradentes

Partner

Vice Chair, Litigation Practice

Eric Sparks

Partner

Chair, Litigation Practice

March 16, 2020/Publication

U.S. House Passes Families First Coronavirus Response Act

This past weekend, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” to help address the spread of COVID-19 (the novel coronavirus) and help mitigate its economic effects.

David Michael

Managing Partner

Chair, Human Resources and Employment Law Practice

March 16, 2020/Publication

IN-DEPTH UPDATE: The Impact of COVID-19 on Construction - Best Practices for Coping

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the novel coronavirus virus (COVID-19) has been detected in more than 160 locations internationally, including in the United States.

Richard Reizen

Partner

Chair, Construction Practice

March 11, 2020/Publication

Important Reminders for Employers When Handling COVID-19 Concerns

In our blog post back in February, we urged employers to develop and implement a plan to address the impact of a pandemic in the workplace.