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AIA Contracts and Covid-19: Force Majeure, Suspension, and Financial Assurance

The disruption of business activity caused by the coronavirus pandemic presents a number of legal issues for the construction industry, several of which are addressed in the AIA form contract documents, writes David B. Applefeld.

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“Covid-19 Business Interruption Coverage Key to Saving Maryland’s Economy”

Alex J. Brown and Jessica L. Swadow write for the Baltimore Business Journal​ on proposed legislation requiring insurers to pay uncovered Covid-19 business interruption claims.

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The Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020 Gains Industry Support

Several real estate industry trade associations have moved to support passage of the Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020, writes David B. Applefeld. ​​

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The Paycheck Protection Program: Unintended Risks for Lenders

The Banking & Financial Services Group discusses implementation of procedures by lenders during the PPP loan process to mitigate risk.​

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Real Estate, Leases & Covid-19

In this new Real Estate and Construction Law Report, Shapiro Sher attorneys David B. Applefeld and Mark L. Miller examine the ways the pandemic may impact leases and real estate development projects​.

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Real Estate and Construction Law Report: Business Interruption Insurance

David B. Applefeld on business interruption coverage amid the Covid-19 pandemic​.