On July 24th, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Executive Order No. 7JJJ, which creates a rebuttable presumption that all employees who worked on site and tested positive for COVID-19 during the first three months of the pandemic contracted the disease
Construction Law Zone
Current developments and recent trends in all areas of Construction Law
Construction Law Zone, published by Robinson & Cole LLP, focuses on legal issues related to construction projects and infrastructure development. The blog covers topics such as contract disputes, risk allocation in construction agreements, regulatory compliance including federal and state procurement rules, indemnification clauses, and recent court decisions affecting construction law. It also addresses changes in government regulations impacting construction practices, such as Buy America requirements and certification standards for disadvantaged business enterprises. The content is aimed at legal professionals, contractors, and stakeholders involved in construction and infrastructure projects, providing analysis of contractual, regulatory, and litigation matters within the construction industry.
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Robinson+Cole Hosts Fourth Construction Industry Roundtable
Robinson+Cole’s Construction Group hosted its fourth— but first ever virtual — Construction Industry Roundtable on July 14, 2020. Representatives of major design and construction industry organizations and stakeholders in the Northeast were in attendance to discuss the state of the…
Robinson+Cole Among The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™
Robinson+Cole’s Construction Group has been ranked #35 in the second annual The Top 50 Construction Law Firms™ list published by Construction Executive magazine on June 19, 2020.
“We are honored to receive this ranking and be listed among the…
OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidelines for the Construction Industry are Generally Consistent with New York State’s and New York City’s Existing Guidelines
This post was co-authored with Jonathan Schaefer, who is a member of Robinson+Cole’s Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group. Jon focuses his practice on environmental compliance counseling, occupational health and safety, permitting, site remediation, and litigation related to federal and…
New York Empire State Development Issues Guidance for Construction Staging Activities
In anticipation of reopening all construction activities statewide, on May 22, 2020, Governor Cuomo announced that construction staging activities would be allowed to commence before the Regions officially reopen. On May 31, 2020, the New York Empire State Development (“ESD”) updated…
Massachusetts Construction Litigation Scheduled to Get Back on Track
By Ken Sherman
With the issuance of a revised order by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) dated May 26, 2020, construction litigation in Massachusetts is poised to re-start in earnest after July 1, 2020. As the SJC stated in its Order, “unless…
Balancing New Technology and Privacy When Using Drones in Land Use and Construction
The mixture of sheltering-in-place, warm weather, and increasing drone usage creates a combustible situation – literally. Drone shootings are on the rise as property owners seek to combat perceived trespass, nuisance and invasions of privacy.
These were some of the…
New York’s Multi-Faceted Approach to Reopening “Non-Essential” Construction
COVID-19’s impact in New York has been particularly region-specific. To address the disparity, Governor Cuomo created a four-phase reopening plan to be implemented where geographic regions meet their required “health metrics.”
Each phase correlates with a group of industries in…
Massachusetts Construction Projects May Reopen Immediately, Governor Announces; Boston to Follow May 25th
This post was published by High Profile magazine on May 27, 2020.
Governor Charlie Baker announced today that all construction projects in Massachusetts may reopen immediately, provided contractors and owners comply with new safety guidelines and compliance documentation requirements. These…
Connecticut Appellate Court Recognizes Cardinal Change Doctrine for the First Time
Changes are made to the scope of work on construction projects every day. In some cases, the contract party being asked to accept these changes is reluctant to do so, viewing the changes to be so substantial as to result…