Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Emergency Rules for filings, service, and statutes of limitation remain in effect in California state courts. While “temporary” rules first went into effect on April 6, 2020, many remain...more
In the wake of the coronavirus, businesses and courts remain shuttered as a result of stay-at-home government orders. Businesses and organizations are grappling daily with the changed circumstances that the virus brought....more
5/7/2020
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City of Los Angeles ,
Civil Authority Coverage ,
Class Action ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Dentists ,
Florida ,
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Insurance Industry ,
Leases ,
New York ,
Real Estate Transactions ,
Restaurant Industry ,
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Shelter-In-Place
Effective April 17, 2020, additional temporary rules have been added to the California Rules of Court in response to COVID-19. To sustain essential court services in California state courts and to promote social distancing,...more
To sustain essential court services in California state courts, the Judicial Council, headed by Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye, announced the adoption of Emergency Rules to the California Rules of Court, to immediately go...more
Over the past month, states and municipalities have been issuing stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of COVID-19. Depending upon the locality, certain types of construction projects have been deemed “essential” and...more
4/9/2020
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Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Delays ,
Essential Functions ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
General Contractors ,
Non-Essential Businesses ,
Performance Standards ,
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Real Estate Development ,
State and Local Government
Governor Cuomo directed the Empire State Development Corporation (ESD) on March 27, 2020 to update New York State’s Guidance for various businesses, including construction, under the Governor’s New York State on “PAUSE”...more