Gary M. Stein, co-managing partner of Peckar & Abramson’s Miami office, was quoted in the South Florida Business Journal‘s article, “$30M in six months? Elon Musk’s Miami tunnel idea ‘a logistical challenge,’ experts say,” published on February 15, 2021. The article discusses Elon Musk’s proposed tunnel for electric vehicles in Miami beneath Brickell Avenue and […]

Stephen P. Katz, Chair of Peckar & Abramson’s Corporate Law Practice, was quoted in Construction Executive‘s article, “Business Survival in the Age of COVID-19,” published on February 2, 2021. Stephen discusses the potential for PPP loan audits and provides a detailed list of all the types of documentation and information companies should consider assembling to […]

Thomas J. Curran, co-chair of Peckar & Abramson’s White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement Practice, was quoted in the Financial Times’ article, “White Collar Lawyers Predict Boom Times Under Biden,” published on February 6, 2021. The article discusses how corporate criminal prosecutions are expected to rise after falling dramatically during former President Donald Trump’s presidency.   […]

The Texas snow and ice storm of February 2021 will long be remembered.  It has affected everyone across the State, and its impacts continue to be felt a week later.  This Alert provides the construction industry with guidance and recommendations for navigating commercial risk resulting from the storm. The potential impacts to your projects may […]

This article was written for the ConsensusDocs newsletter and first appeared here. The success of general contractors in completing a construction project is often dependent upon the performance of their subcontractors.  General contractors have frequently said exactly this. Traditionally, the key subcontractors on a project are the electrical, plumbing, HVAC and structural steel subs.  Due […]

SUMMARY Effective January 1, 2021, a new California law requires employers to notify employees about  possible or known exposure to COVID-19 at the workplace. The law requires actual notification to employees within one day. In addition, the law requires notifications to local public health authorities of a COVID-19 outbreak. The law also gives Cal/OSHA a […]

Steven M. Charney, chairman of Peckar & Abramson, will moderate the upcoming panel “How 2020 Transformed the Conversation Around Hate and Racism in Construction.” Hosted by the Construction SuperConference, this online program will take place on March 2, 2021 from 2:30 to 4:00 pm EST. This complimentary program is being held virtually, in lieu of the […]

Paul Monte, co-managing partner of the firm’s New York office, will present during “Construction Projects and Infrastructure 2021,” hosted by the Practising Law Institute (PLI). The comprehensive program will take place on May 13 at 9:00am EST and is designed to help those practicing in the construction and development space excel as their clients’ go-to advisors […]

Peckar & Abramson and Toner Home Matters invite you to a complimentary webinar that will focus on responding to a mold claim and tips for avoiding or minimizing them. This program will cover the following topics: What the latest mold claims look like Responding to the complaint / assembling your team Residential Construction Liability Act […]