New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced Executive Order 122 on April 8, 2020, which will impact business operations across the state.
To read the full text of this Duane Morris Alert, please visit the firm website.
New York Issues Updated Guidance on the Definition of “Essential Business” and “Non-Essential Business”
On April 9, the Governor issued and updated Executive Order (202.6) to provide further guidance on determining whether a business is “Essential” (and thereby permitted to operate) or “Non-Essential” (and, thereby NOT permitted to operate).
To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog.
Construction and Engineering UK: Exit Strategies
It was announced on Sunday 5 April that Keir Starmer was selected as leader of the Labour Party. Whilst the current Covid-19 outbreak has no basis for political jostling, he raised a very important question, namely, what is the government’s “Exit Strategy” to eventually get us back to a sense of normality.
The point raised by Keir Starmer is of wider economic relevance. Save for key workers, most other business sector activities have come to a halt. This is largely (but not exclusively) the case for construction and engineering projects.
To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris attorneys Vijay Bange and Tanya Chadha, please visit the Duane Morris Construction Law Blog.
COVID-19: Updates to New Jersey Executive Order
Governor Murphy announced on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, a pending Executive Order that will impact business operations across the State of New Jersey, including construction, retail, manufacturing and warehouses.
To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog
Dealing with COVID-19 in the Singapore Construction Industry
The global COVID-19 pandemic, and the response by the Singapore government will have important consequences for the construction industry. This article provides a summary of the current laws, our analysis of how it will affect industry players, and various legal and practical issues that may arise.
To read the full text of this post, please visit the Duane Morris & Selvam COVID-19 Resources Blog.
New Jersey Economic Development Authority Announces Application Launch Date for Loan Program for Small Businesses impacted by COVID-19
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will launch the application for its Small Business Emergency Assistance Loan Program on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. A link to the program application will be posted on the State’s COVID-19 Business Information Hub. To provide business owners the opportunity to prepare to apply for the loan, a .pdf version of the application will become available on Monday, April 6, 2020.
To read the full text of this blog post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog.
Construction and Engineering in the UK in Challenging Times
The COVID -19 pandemic has already had a massive effect on global economies. Its impact has been unprecedented and there is a degree of uncertainty on almost every facet of daily life.
To read the full text of this post, which seeks to touch upon issues that may affect those in the UK construction industry specifically (though certain elements will no doubt equally apply across other sectors), please visit the Duane Morris Construction Law Blog.
New York State Halts Nonessential Construction
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, many states are implementing increasingly strict measures to prevent further spread of the virus. These measures include travel restrictions, extended school closures and requirements that individuals stay at home except as necessary to provide certain essential business and government services. Until recently, New York state considered construction to be an essential business, as outlined in Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.6.
In the wake of pressure from various labor organizations and community groups, however, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.13, dated March 29, 2020.
To read the full text of this Duane Morris Alert, please visit the firm website.
Construction Activity in the Covid-19 Era: Essential Activity or Non-Essential Activity?
As more and more states and localities shut down entire industries and order workers and citizens to stay home and shelter in place, many companies are asking “How does this affect my operations?” In this’ post, we focus on the Construction Industry and how it fits into the Federal, state and municipal mosaic of what is being defined as “essential”.
To read the full text of this post by Duane Morris partner Brad Molotsky, please visit the Duane Morris Project Development/Infrastructure/P3 Blog.
Webinar: U.S. Construction Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Duane Morris partners Meghan DiPerna and Kenneth Lazaruk will be the speakers at an NAIOP webinar, “U.S. Construction Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” to be held on Thursday, April 2, 2020, from 2:00-2:30 p.m.
For more information or to register, please visit the event website,