COVID-19 Advisory to Clients
We are committed to helping our clients navigate the many operational and legal complexities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, including:
- Negotiating adjusted compliance timelines and requirements with federal, state and local regulatory agencies;
- Assessing the impact of economic distress on environmental indemnity obligations
- Navigating the complexities of environmental issues in loan workouts and bankruptcies;
- Assessing potential coverage for environmental losses and business interruption under pollution legal liability insurance policies;
- Determining whether environmental investigation and remediation activities are deemed essential under state and local guidance;
- Assessing the extent to which state and local directives may excuse non-performance under construction and remediation contracts;
- Assessing alternative means of complying with public notice and public meeting requirements under federal, state and local environmental impact review and permit proceedings;
- Developing alternative facility compliance strategies that account for reduced staff and resources.