In order to limit the spread of COVID-19 in New Jersey, on April 8, 2020, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order 122, which, among other things, ceased all non-essential construction projects effective April 10, 2020. As discussed more fully below, the Executive Order provides contractors with...
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act” or the “Act”)[i] became law on March 27, 2020, following approval by the House lawmakers earlier in the day. The Act presents small business entities an opportunity to borrow an amount equal to two and one-half...
On April 14, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed several bills into law aimed at further assisting New Jersey residents and businesses in dealing with the Coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis. Before reaching Governor Murphy’s desk, the bills were voted on in the Senate’s first-ever remote voting...
On Thursday, April 23, 2020, Walsh Partner, Peter J. Pizzi will present in a complimentary Webinar at 1:00 PM EDT on "Remote Depositions: A Panacea During a Pandemic?". For litigation to progress despite physical distancing, litigators must become adept at fully remote depositions. This panel...
The Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division announced on March 9, 2020 that its lawyers stand ready to initiate investigations to mitigate potential risks the public faces from scarcities associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. It has been widely reported that there exist significant shortages for government, private sector,...
The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) answered some key questions regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201 (“FFCRA”), which we covered in an earlier post here. While the DOL's Q&As address many questions raised by the FFCRA, additional updates may be forthcoming,...
The following article originally appeared on Law360. Partner Hector D. Ruiz authored an article on the New Jersey Supreme Court’s decision addressing damages available to an injured landowner in a trespass to property case; which also offered guidance to trial practitioners preparing for trial. Since issuing...
Walsh attorney Caitlin P. Cascino is offering businesses some clarity around COVID-19’s fast-moving workplace regulations at a webinar tomorrow, 3/31/20 at 12 noon CDT, hosted by the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC). Join us for A Pointed Labor and Employment Discussion Regarding COVID-19 and...
On March 27, 2020, the much-anticipated Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was signed into law. In addition to a myriad of other economic relief measures aimed at avoiding bankruptcy filings, the Act contains several provisions specific to debtors in bankruptcy. As...
On March 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Education (“USDOE”) issued guidance addressing the risk of Coronavirus/COVID-19 in schools while protecting the rights of students with disabilities. As a general rule, if school districts are serving students remotely, they must ensure that students who have...