Duane Morris – Page 39 – Coronavirus (COVID-19)

April 28, 2020September 1, 2020 by Duane Morris

Don’t Leave CARES Act Dollars on the Table (or in the Wrong Pocket)

As part of a suite of COVID-19 relief programs, the CARES Act appropriated $100 billion into a Provider Relief Fund meant for “hospitals and other healthcare providers on the front lines of the coronavirus response.” Medicare providers and facilities should have seen funds appear in their accounts between April 10 and April 17 when the first $30 billion of the $50 billion general allocation was distributed. Further, eligible recipients should begin to see funds from the remaining $20 billion of the general allocation as well as additional targeted allocations for hospitals in hot zones or rural areas.

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris attorney Ryan Wesley Brown, please visit the Duane Morris Health Law Blog.

April 28, 2020September 1, 2020 by Duane Morris

Construction & Engineering UK: Post-lockdown and the New World Order

Social distancing measures and lockdowns have been replicated across the globe and have brought world economies to all time lows. Understandably, there is now a degree of anxiety to getting back to work. The longer the lockdown goes on for, the harder the bounce back may be. Unsurprisingly murmurings of getting the country back to work are beginning to surface. Some manufacturers and building firms that shut down are now slowly preparing to return to work from a state of hibernation.

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris attorneys Vijay Bange and Tanya Chadha, please visit the Duane Morris London Blog.

April 28, 2020September 1, 2020 by Duane Morris

The Future of the Construction Industry Post-COVID-19

Who is in the best position to sustain the loss? And what outcome is in the overall best interests of industry, economy and the public at-large? Governments will grapple with these issues in the context of COVID-19 in the months and years to come. And the construction industry, willing or not, will find itself at the core of these debates as it deals with COVID-19 related cost and schedule impacts caused by work stoppages, disruption of labor resources and productivity, disturbed supply chains and varied safety requirements.

To read the full post from Duane Morris attorneys Owen Newman and Chris Chasin, please visit the Duane Morris Construction Law Blog.

April 28, 2020 by Duane Morris

Impact of COVID-19 on the Energy Industry: Preparing for the Aftermath

Duane Morris and CARILEC will host a webinar, “Impact of COVID-19 on the Energy Industry: Preparing for the Aftermath,” to be held on Thursday, May 7, 2020, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. The webinar is aimed at addressing the current economic consequences of the pandemic to our members and stakeholders, its effect on the energy industry and markets, supply chains, project development and investments in the Caribbean.

For more information and the registration link, please visit the firm website.

April 28, 2020 by Duane Morris

MPI Proposes Measures to Support Businesses in Vietnam and Promote Disbursement of Public Investment Capital Amid COVID-19

On 23rd April 2020, The Ministry of Planning and Investment issued Document No. 2640/BKHDT-TH to consult related government agencies on a draft resolution of the government on solutions to remove difficulties for production and business, promote disbursement of public investment capital and ensure social order and safety in the context of COVID-19.

To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris Vietnam partner Oliver Massmann, please visit the Duane Morris Vietnam Blog.

April 28, 2020September 1, 2020 by Duane Morris

May 1 Reopening for Golf Courses, Marinas and Privately Owned Camp Grounds in Pennsylvania

As of May 1, Pennsylvania will allow golf courses and marinas and privately owned campgrounds to re-open.

To read the full post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog.

April 28, 2020September 1, 2020 by Duane Morris

New Jersey Announces 6-Point Plan and Methodology for Re-Opening the State

Gov. Murphy announces New Jersey’s 6-point reopening plan called “The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health.” The governor also reiterated that his “Stay-at-Home” executive order will remain in effect until further notice.” The plan also calls for a measurable drop in cases over a 14-day period before a reopening happens.

To read the full post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog.

April 28, 2020September 1, 2020 by Duane Morris

Pennsylvania Announces Methodology for Phased Re-Opening Approach

Governor Wolf elaborated on the PA Department of Health metrics for Re-Opening and included an example to aid in calculation. A target goal for reopening has been set at having fewer than 50 new confirmed cases per 100,000 population reported to the department in the previous 14 days. An assessment will determine if the target goal has been met. The administration will work closely with county and local governments to enable the communities to reopen and transition back to work.

To read the full post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog.

April 28, 2020September 1, 2020 by Duane Morris

New York Announces Phased Approach for Re-Opening Businessess

On April 27th, Governor Cuomo outlined a phased plan to re-open New York starting with construction and manufacturing. Based on CDC recommendations, once a region experiences a 14-day decline in the hospitalization rate they may begin a phased re-opening. The plan will be implemented in phases and will be based on regional analysis and determinations.

To read the full post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog.

April 28, 2020August 31, 2020 by Duane Morris

Updated COVID-19 Updates for Singapore Employers

Update to our post of 7 April 2020

As of 27 April 2020, Singapore has reported more than 13,000 cases and 12 deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the number of new cases in the local communities have started to level off, many of the new cases are unlinked, pointing to a larger, as-yet undetected reservoir of cases in Singapore. As such, there is the continued need to be vigilant in enforcing social distancing and isolation measures.

To read the full text, please visit the Duane Morris & Selvam COVID-19 Resource Blog.