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Vaccines Open Up in Washington for Construction Workers
The big news from Governor Inslee’s March 18th news conference is that workers in congregate settings (restaurants, manufacturing, and construction) will now be eligible for vaccines. See Governor Inslee’s announcement.
In addition to construction w...
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Amy Robinson Speaks at AGC of Washington Webinar
Miller Nash Graham & Dunn partner Amy Robinson was the guest presenter at AGC of Washington’s Monthly Safety Forum on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Amy spoke on a number of topics surrounding legal issues related to COVID-19, including potential workpl...
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Oregon & Washington Construction Impacted by Governors’ New Orders
Nov 18, 2020
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2020 has been the year of continuous changes in the construction industry brought about by the COVID-19 virus and its regulatory impact. Our construction team continues to monitor and provide timely counsel on meeting those challenges, whether on the...
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Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on Current and Future Projects
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic represents unprecedented challenges to the construction industry, not just the immediate impact on labor, material shortages, and adapting to social distancing guidelines, but also the long-term impact on productivity an...
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Let’s Get Back to Work! Construction Industry Personnel Considerations and Resources Related to COVID-19
Apr 30, 2020
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With the recent reopening of Phase 1 construction in Washington and the eagerly awaited resumption of projects throughout the Pacific Northwest, we thought it might be helpful to provide a quick snapshot of the key regulatory guidance and tailored Mi...
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Straight Talk for Managing Your Business When "Normal" Disappears
With businesses facing a barrage of daily challenges, it becomes important to focus on key decisions that can make a difference. We address three of these key issues in this post: your contractual obligations, keeping in mind added legal obligations...
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