Client Alerts & Publications
COVID-19 Damages and Time Recovery: Contract Checklist and Analysis
Authors: Patrick J. Greene, Jr.,
Published Date: April 16, 2020
This Alert explores the contract provisions and related rights that are likely to govern time and compensation adjustments for COVID-19 impacts. As parties begin analyzing such rights, this is intended to serve as a useful guide and checklist. Analysis of relevant contract provisions should start with careful consideration of the specific impacts that have been experienced and the causes of [...] Read More
COVID-19 and Florida Construction: Lessons from the Frontlines in New York, New Jersey, and Around the U.S.
Authors: Melinda S. Gentile, Jerry P. Brodsky,
Published Date: April 3, 2020
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the construction industry as a whole, the geographic location of projects and business operations, like the expansion of the virus itself, is in many ways influencing the ongoing impact and resulting conditions for those projects – whether public or private, large or small. This Florida COVID-19 Alert for general contractors and others in [...] Read More
CISA Issues Guidance on Identifying Critical Infrastructure Workers: Does Your Work Fall Within These Sectors?
Published Date: March 31, 2020
The Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (“CISA”), issued Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce, originally published March 19, 2020 and later updated on March 28, 2020 (“CISA Guidance”). During the COVID-19 response, State and local governments have the power to execute and enforce response activities, while the Federal Government performs a supporting role. The purpose of [...] Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Impacts Access to Working Capital Under Credit Facilities
Published Date: March 30, 2020
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has, or likely will have, negative economic consequences for many, including companies facing significantly reduced cash flow and unprecedented liquidity concerns as they attempt to meet obligations like payroll. Companies may need to utilize their credit facilities for working capital. While the access to credit facilities is critically important, the negative economic conditions caused by COVID-19 [...] Read More
The Discoverability and Admissibility of Plaintiff’s Prior Complaints of Discrimination Against Non-Party Employers
Authors: Kevin J. O’Connor,
Published Date: March 28, 2020
This article first appeared in For The Defense and is linked HERE. When an employer is sued for employment discrimination and is facing trial, one common evidentiary fight is whether the employer will be permitted to introduce evidence of other claims of discrimination or harassment that the plaintiff has made against former or subsequent employers. Taking discovery from a plaintiff [...] Read More
