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“A New Coronavirus Threat: Sidelined Subcontractors,” ConstructionDive

03.27.2020
Steven B. Lesser

According to panelists in the Associated General Contractors of New York State webinar last week, it’s not just the coronavirus that poses a threat to the construction industry. Another factor impacting general contractors​ is a lack of available specialty contractors, which could be devastating to the industry. Employees at some specialty […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation

“Construction Companies Lobby to Keep Working as Coronavirus Spreads, “ Wall Street Journal

03.27.2020
Steven B. Lesser

As state and local governments shut down or grind to a halt with the spread of the coronavirus, the construction industry is pushing to keep projects up and running. The industry employs 7.6 million Americans, or 5% of the workforce. Some states have deemed construction workers as non-essential or have […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Law & Litigation

“Continuity and Closures: How Community Associations Are Addressing COVID-19,” Community Association Institute

03.18.2020
Donna DiMaggio Berger

Ensuring continuity of operations and residents’ safety has become top of mind for community association board members, managers, and business partners as the COVID-19 outbreak begins to impact more and more of the U.S. Donna DiMaggio Berger, a shareholder with Becker in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and a fellow in CAI’s […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

“Limiting Person-To-Person Contact to Reduce Spread of COVID-19 in HOAs,” HOAresources

03.18.2020
Donna DiMaggio Berger

With an increased risk of contracting COVID-19, states and communities are taking action to slow its spread from person to person by minimizing close or frequent interactions. Social distancing includes cancelling public gatherings such as sporting events, concerts, and conferences, limiting or shutting down public transportation, closing schools, adjusting business […]

Areas of Focus: Condo, Co-Op & HOA

“6 Ways the Coronavirus Outbreak Will Affect Construction,” Construction Dive

03.13.2020
Steven B. Lesser

When it comes to how U.S. contractors should react to the negative effects of the global coronavirus pandemic, Steve Lesser, chair of Becker’s construction law practice recommends a “wait and see” approach. Instead of rushing, Lesser suggests slowing down since the fallout from the effects of COVID-19 may be unpredictable. […]

Areas of Focus: Construction Licensing, Construction Law & Litigation