Client Alerts & Publications
Is the Construction Industry Ready? Hurricane Prep in the Midst of the Pandemic
Authors: Melinda S. Gentile, Jerry P. Brodsky,
Published Date: July 22, 2020
The article, "Is the Construction Industry Ready? Hurricane Prep in the Midst of the Pandemic," written by Melinda ("Mindy") S. Gentile, Partner and P&A's Diversity and Inclusion Chair, and Jerry P. Brodsky, Partner and Director of P&A's Latin American Practice, was published in the Daily Business Review/Law.com and GlobeSt.com on July 22, 2020. Mindy and Jerry discuss how the development [...] Read More
Representations and Certifications: Implementing Processes to Protect Executives and the Company
Authors: Patrick J. Greene, Jr.,
Published Date: July 20, 2020
The article “Representations and Certifications: Implementing Processes to Protect Executives and the Company,” written by Patrick J Greene, Jr., a Senior Partner with Peckar & Abramson, was published in Construction Executive on July 17, 2020. The article discusses policies and procedures that should be included as part of a comprehensive compliance program. As Patrick mentions, the construction industry was familiar with [...] Read More
Analysis – Virus Related Legal Issues
Authors: Patrick J. Greene, Jr.,
Published Date: July 20, 2020
This article first appeared in Third Thursdays with the Construction Super Conference (CSC) on July 15, 2020 here. With the heat of summer raging and the global pandemic spiking in some regions of the U.S., effects on construction law are coming into focus. Third Thursday sat down with Patrick J. Greene, Esq., senior partner, Peckar & Abramson, P.C., River Edge, [...] Read More
Employee Screening and Testing in the COVID-19 Era: Getting Back to Work
Authors: Aaron C. Schlesinger,
Published Date: July 10, 2020
This article was written for the ConsensusDocs newsletter and first appeared here. Currently Available Workplace Protocols for Employers Employers seeking to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace should consider from among the three currently available protocols: Written Questionnaires; Temperature Checks; and Viral or Diagnostic Testing. When implementing a screening or testing protocol, employers should explain the following [...] Read More
New Austin Ordinance Authorizes Civil Enforcement of COVID-19 Safety Measures
Authors: Justin D. Holzheauser,
Published Date: July 9, 2020
Contractors performing work in Austin should be aware that the City of Austin (“City”) has recently approved an ordinance authorizing civil enforcement measures for worksites that fail to meet specific safety standards designed to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. Austin’s contractor community has been proactive in taking steps to make jobsites safe for their employees. In many cases, contractors have [...] Read More
