Client Alerts & Publications
Planning Now to Prove Your COVID-19 Damages and Delays Later
Published Date: March 22, 2020
Right now, your construction projects may be in a state of uncertainty and flux as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, but in the future, you may need to be specific about added costs and time lost to secure time extensions and recoveries. Action now may be enormously helpful in the future. Many contractors are working hard managing new and [...] Read More
You’ve Been Suspended – Were You Ready?
Published Date: March 19, 2020
“Effective tomorrow … the City is suspending all regular activity at construction sites in Boston.” This was just one of the surprises that greeted contractors last week. Contractors and owners with projects across the country are scrambling to comply with mandated governmental suspensions. Project participants should begin contingency planning for possible project shutdowns. Reacting to Suspension Your legal rights and [...] Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Guidance for Contractors
Published Date: March 13, 2020
The Coronavirus has been the subject of an extraordinary amount of media coverage since the start of 2020. As we approach the end of the first quarter of the year, its impact on local and global economies and our way of life cannot be ignored. This Alert will provide the construction industry with guidance and recommendations for navigating commercial risk [...] Read More
NLRB Issues Final Rule Providing Clarity on the Factors Governing Joint-Employer Status
Authors: Aaron C. Schlesinger,
Published Date: March 2, 2020
On February 26, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board issued its final rule governing joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The final rule restores the joint-employer standard that was applied for several decades prior to the 2015 decision in Browning-Ferris, giving greater clarity and guidance. The new rule will benefit employers in the construction industry who utilize paymaster [...] Read More
FY2021 H-1B Lottery: An In Depth Look at the Major Changes on the Horizon
Published Date: February 5, 2020
