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EPA and States Issue Temporary Policies: Air and Water Permit Compliance During COVID-19

Apr 01, 2020

Environmental, Legal Developments—National, From the Ground Up, COVID-19 Resource Center, Environmental

In light of the COVID-19 crisis, federal and state environmental agencies have issued temporary policies that affect regulated entities. This blog post is intended to help summarize these guidelines and highlights pertinent questions. U.S. ENVIRONMEN...

Strategies for Commercial Landlords to Manage Tenants in COVID-19 Distress

Mar 31, 2020

Leasing, Real Estate, From the Ground Up, COVID-19 Resource Center, Real Estate

On Monday, the Seattle City Council passed Resolution 31940 calling on Governor Jay Inslee, federal legislators, and the Trump administration to impose an immediate moratorium on residential and commercial rent and mortgage payments. This resolution...

Most Construction Is Non-essential, According to Governor Inslee's Latest Guidance

Mar 26, 2020

By Brian Esler

Construction, From the Ground Up, COVID-19 Resource Center, Construction, Legal Developments—Washington

On Wednesday night, Governor Inslee issued specific guidance regarding construction projects in Washington. The guidance states that “commercial and residential construction is not authorized under the Proclamation because construction is not conside...

CARES Act Provides Relief for Federally Backed Property Loans and Renters

Mar 26, 2020

Legal Developments—National, Real Estate, From the Ground Up, COVID-19 Resource Center, CARES Act, Real Estate

On March 25, 2020, the Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) to address the COVID-19 emergency. Although the CARES Act is still subject to final approval by the House of Representatives and being signed by...

COVID-19 and the Oregon Land Use Process

Mar 25, 2020

Land Use, From the Ground Up, COVID-19 Resource Center, Real Estate

As with most things, COVID-19 has disrupted the land use permitting process in Oregon, causing questions and sometimes chaos for applicants and local governments who are in the middle of such processes. At this time, most local government offices in...

Washington's "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" Proclamation Lacks Guidance On Construction Projects

Mar 24, 2020

By Brian Esler

Construction, From the Ground Up, Legal Developments—Washington

Yesterday at 5:30 pm, Governor Inslee issued his “Stay at Home, Stay Healthy” proclamation. The proclamation (much of which takes effect immediately, but which goes into full effect at 5:30 pm on Wednesday, March 25) requires generally that: Every...