Connecticut Devises Safe Workplace Rules for “Essential” Employees
The Governor of Connecticut, Ned LaMont, has outlined novel guidelines for workers employed at establishments deemed “essential” and fully operational by the state. These rules are intended to keep all workers safe and reduce their…
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What Types of Insurances Cover COVID-19 Losses?
In light of the recent coronavirus outbreak, more and more people are dealing with insurance-related problems handling the outbreak of the disease. What types of losses are you covered under insurance that could possibly stem…
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Boston Mayor Pauses Non-Essential Construction Until Further Notice
To slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced he is extending the city’s order to halt “non-essential” construction for permitted sites. As the Commonwealth of Massachusetts continues to battle this…
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More States Issue “Stay-At-Home” Orders Except for “Essential Activities”
A growing number of states in America are enacting “stay-at-home” orders to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and encourage all Americans to continue social distancing. The directives to keep residents in their homes,…
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The Potential Impact COVID-19 Will Have on Contract Surety
The coronavirus pandemic fosters a plethora of uncertainty for contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, owners, and sureties. In every state across America, guidelines are being put in place to determine if construction is an “essential” infrastructure to…
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Trump Enacts CARES Act to Combat COVID-19 Crisis
On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the ground-breaking CARES Act into law. Supported by the American Retirement Association, this coronavirus rescue package delivers extensive relief to individuals, small and large establishments, hospitals, and…
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New Hampshire Instructs “Non-Essential Businesses” to Close Operations
On March 27, 2020, Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire officially ordered all businesses who do not offer “essential” services to their customers to close physical in-person operations by 11:59PM of that day. All companies…
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Governor Murphy Launches Statewide Closure of all Non-Essential Retail Businesses
On March 21, 2020, to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to fellow New Jerseyeans, Govenor Phil Murphy released Executive Order 107 instructing all Garden State residents to stay in their homes until further notice. The…
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Construction Deemed “Essential” in New York
To help fend off the nascent coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, the state of New York has halted all but “essential” statewide services. Gyms, restaurants, bars and various other businesses are closing their doors to comply with…
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