The federal government has been delegated authority to exercise eminent domain to acquire both real and personal property, including the right to take immediate possession of that property, through the Stafford Act, which President Trump has cited as a basis for emergency powers due to the COVID-19 virus. One of the subchapters contained in the […]
By: Robert “Bob” Boeche, II, Partner The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, subsequent closures of businesses and mandated “quarantine” laws have had dramatic effects that permeate nearly every facet of our lives. With the markets wildly fluctuating, and advisers being deemed an “essential” service, most advisers are juggling responsibilities to their clients with trying to […]
Private practice physicians and dentists are at risk for malpractice claims. Their earning capacity also makes them an attractive target for other claims as they have the potential to be high wage earners. Many of these professionals have or will acquire significant personal wealth, which needs to be protected to the greatest extent possible. While there […]
Businesses want to know how this halt will affect performance of contracts they have entered into. In other words, does the novel coronavirus constitute a reason relieving parties from their contractual obligations? he novel coronavirus has swept across the United States. Many have been sickened, and some have died. Colorado has not been spared. There […]
Infrastructure projects may require expansive individual permit reviews for de minimis construction activity On April 15, 2020, the Federal District Court for Montana granted a request by several environmental activist organizations, including Northern Plains Resource Council (NPRC), to invalidate Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit No. 12 (NWP 12). The Corps issues nationwide permits for categories of […]
Senior Associate Karim Salem will be presenting a webinar on Monday 27th April with the Australian Business Council Dubai about how Covid-19 may be affecting your contracts and how to ensure your contracts contain key elements in future. Please sign up for free via the link below if you would like to attend. This informative […]
Stephen Wilson QC is a Partner and head of GrahamThompson’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group in the Turks and Caicos Islands (“TCI”). Stephen has appeared in many of the TCI’s headline cases involving disputes in the tourism and hospitality, banking, real estate, insurance and construction/building sectors. He has a broad range of experience with […]
Read moreStephen Wilson QC is a Partner and head of GrahamThompson’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group in the Turks and Caicos Islands (“TCI”). “My proudest achievement is being made a QC. That’s the peak of my professional career” Read more on Stephen and his illustrious career here.
On April 8, 2020, the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange”) released a bulletin announcing that it was providing temporary relief from its minimum pricing guidelines for issuers in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, reducing the minimum share issuance price from $0.05 to $0.01 in certain circumstances. The temporary relief went into effect immediately. This bulletin […]
Keeping the Harbingers of Doom at Bay By Roberto Cornetta “How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually and then suddenly.”[1] The current pandemic has meant that some companies may be going insolvent rapidly, despite the efforts of many governments to stem the tide. In such distressed situations, stakeholders (debtors and […]
A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed in 2018 on behalf of 14 foster youth and two advocacy organizations. The suit alleged that trauma-impacted children and youth in New Mexico foster care lacked safe, appropriate and stable placements and behavioral health services to meet their needs in the state system. Rodey lawyer Andrew […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Ken Ahia, SAN of Ken Ahia & Associates. Ken has joined IR as our exclusive Commercial Litigation Member in Nigeria. Ken Ahia & Associates is a full service Law firm with experienced and specialized lawyers to meet our clients’ needs. We pride […]
