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2024 Construction Outlook

Throughout the past few years, the construction industry has been plagued with myriad issues, including supply chain constraints, labor shortages and material procurement problems, among others.

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July 13, 2020/Publication

Best Practices for Coping With Project Modifications, Suspension and Termination During the Age of COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, owners and developers find themselves facing the prospect of continued project disruptions.

Richard Reizen

Partner

Chair, Construction Practice

Eric Sparks

Partner

Chair, Litigation Practice

July 9, 2020/Publication

Why Taxpayers May Want to File a Protective Claim With the IRS for a Refund of ACA-Related Taxes

Following the enactment of tax reform legislation in 2017 commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), the constitutionality of the “individual mandate” under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) came into question

Jennifer Tolsky

Partner

Chair, Tax Planning and Structuring Practice

June 29, 2020/Publication

5 Things You Need to Know About the Recent Illinois Ruling on Force Majeure and COVID-19

The first reported substantive ruling by a judge sitting in Illinois on the legal implications of whether COVID-19 and the resulting governmental shelter-in-place orders relieve a tenant’s obligation to pay rent

Paul Carroll

Partner

June 25, 2020/Publication

IRS Issues Taxpayer-Friendly Regulations on Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges

The IRS earlier this month released proposed regulations on Section 1031 like-kind exchanges that may help taxpayers who were facing tax consequences due to changes made to Section 1031

June 24, 2020/Publication

The Future of Private Equity - TEN TALKS With Gould & Ratner

Fred Tannenbaum

Partner

June 19, 2020/Publication

SBA New Loan Forgiveness Applications Released, More Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

This week, the SBA released new guidance surrounding the ever-changing Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

June 18, 2020/Publication

What's Involved in Training Employees to Recognize Signs of Human Trafficking

Lodging establishments will need to provide training to certain employees on how to recognize the signs.

June 15, 2020/Publication

U.S. Supreme Court Rules Title VII Protects LGBTQ Employees

Federal civil rights law protects gay and transgender employees from discrimination, the U.S. Supreme Court declared June 15, 2020, in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia.

June 12, 2020/Publication

EEOC Updates Pandemic Workplace Guidance

UPDATE: In its latest update to its pandemic workplace guidance, the EEOC addresses questions employers will face as businesses reopen and employees return to work.

June 10, 2020/Publication

Insurance Issues Facing the Construction Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond

Gould & Ratner presents the third installment of our Construction Interview Series on adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Richard Reizen

Partner

Chair, Construction Practice