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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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June 9, 2020/Publication

More Flexibility for Updated Paycheck Protection Program Rules

UPDATE: SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin released a joint statement on June 9, 2020, confirming that partial forgiveness is still permissible

June 4, 2020/Publication

How One Small Business Is Staying a Cut Above Upon Reopening

As Illinois businesses start to slowly reopen, employers are faced with a new normal.

June 2, 2020/Publication

Illinois Businesses Must Adhere to Restore Illinois Phase 3 Safety Guidelines

Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-39 on May 29, 2020 which states that businesses must follow the guidance first published by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

June 1, 2020/Publication

Cook County Assessor Seeks to Reduce Assessed Property Values

The Cook County Assessor is doing what?

Amy Blumenthal

Partner

Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

June 1, 2020/Publication

Once COVID-19 is Contained: Visioning What’s Next For Offices and White Collar Businesses

When you push a pause button on a computer, it shuts down. When you push a pause button on a human, as is occurring now in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic gripping most of the world, we do not rest.

Fred Tannenbaum

Partner

Corporate

May 27, 2020/Publication

Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Engineering and Construction Industry

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

May 26, 2020/Publication

SBA Dispenses More Info for Maximizing PPP Forgiveness

Application Now Available With New Interim Final Rules for Paycheck Protection Program

May 26, 2020/Publication

Chicago Passes COVID-19 Anti-Retaliation Ordinance

Last week, the Chicago City Council passed the COVID-19 Anti-Retaliation Ordinance, which aims to protect covered employees who remain at home if they have symptoms of COVID-19

May 21, 2020/Publication

Construction Projects Impacted by COVID-19?

While much of the construction industry has continued working throughout the pandemic, all stakeholders in a typical construction project have been impacted by the crisis.

Eric Sparks

Partner

Chair, Litigation Practice

Richard Reizen

Partner

Chair, Construction Practice

May 20, 2020/Publication

IRS Issues COVID-19 Cafeteria Plan Guidance for Employers

The IRS issued Notice 2020-29 on May 12, 2020, to assist with the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.