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Throughout 2023, OSHA has implemented multiple policy changes meant to enhance its enforcement mechanisms, including increased funding and inspector hirings, revisions to the "instance-by-instance" violation policy, modifications to the Severe Violator Enforcement Program, and the new electronic...
“Oops, [it] did it again.” Analogous to Ms. Spears’s lyric, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) once again causes a reset across multiple industries with its third iteration of an electronic data reporting rule. Beginning January 1, 2024 , for employers in specific high-hazard...
Contractors could start seeing six-figure fines from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the next few months thanks to sweeping policy changes implemented earlier this year. In a press release and two internal memoranda issued January 26, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL)...
On May 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (“OSHA”) has begun a National Emphasis Program (“NEP”) to prevent workplace falls, effective immediately. The NEP focuses on reducing fall-related injuries and fatalities for people...
What Do We Do Now?! How To Handle an OSHA Inspection An inspection from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can affect a construction site in many ways—from workflow disruptions to compliance issues. In this seminar, Michael Metz-Topodas reviews the regulatory requirements...
Education Session: The British are Coming! (& the Germans, New Yorkers, etc.) Working Across Markets A panel of CRE experts discuss strategies and advice on facilitating deals across state and international borders. From tax laws to cultural dos and don'ts, get advice on how to close deals...
"A Change Is Gonna Come" What OSHA's Policy Revisions May Mean for the Construction Industry Michael Metz-Topodas, a Partner in the firm's Construction Practice, will be speaking on a panel during the American Subcontractors Association of Central Pennsylvania Half-Day Construction Symposium...
Last year, safety compliance in the cannabis industry took on a new dimension when the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited production company Life Essence Inc, d/b/a Trulieve (Trulieve) for an employee’s fatal asthma attack following workplace exposure to ground...
Opportunity Zones offer potential benefits for your clients, but it's crucial to distinguish between good and bad investments. Delve into the intricacies of the Opportunity Zone program, compliance and reporting obligations involved in maintaining these investments, and tax benefits that are...
Michael Denberg is a partner in the firm's Fort Lauderdale office. His practice focuses on real estate, structured financing, banking and condominium law representing developers, financial institutions and investors.
Sally Michael has extensive experience representing owners and developers on acquisitions, dispositions, financings, development, and leasing of all classes of commercial property. Sally also represents borrowers and lenders on restructurings and workouts of distressed debt. She is lead counsel on...
Industrial facilities are the hubs of manufacturing, storage and distribution operations across the U.S. With ever-increasing volumes of online orders, fast-delivery options and advanced technologies, these facilities produce, store, and distribute goods and materials at rapid rates—serving as the...
Navigating the Complex World of Tax Law Saul Ewing's Tax Practice offers focused, in-depth knowledge of the intricacies associated with federal, state, and local tax law. The role of the Tax Practice is to provide clients with advice and representation in a wide variety of tax-related legal issues...
Luis Flores represents developers nationally in the acquisition, construction, development, leasing, refinancing and sale of vacant land, condominium projects, multifamily housing apartment complexes, hotels, commercial shopping centers, and commercial office buildings. Luis is also highly...
Pam Scott's more than 30 years of work as an attorney is complemented by a mix of roles relevant to real estate developers, large and small businesses, health care facilities and institutional uses who need advice on how complex regulatory environments apply to their projects and deals. Primarily...
Counsel From Inception to Close-Out Saul Ewing’s Construction Practice provides experienced counsel throughout the life cycle of projects – from planning and contracting through project performance and dispute resolution – to clients across the country and around the globe. While some of our work is...
The Inflation Reduction Act is driving unprecedented investment in renewable energy development in the United States, while the Energy Information Administration forecasts that natural gas development in the United States will continue to grow through 2050. Concerns about climate change are driving...
Jay M. Rosen focuses his practice in general corporate and securities law. He has represented both public and private companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions, public and private offerings of securities and SEC disclosure, as well as corporate governance, debt and equity financing and...
A Strong Link in a Complex Chain The food industry sits at the epicenter of a complex supply chain that involves related areas including the hospitality, agribusiness and beverage industries. Food, beverage, and agribusiness companies are confronted with challenging supply chains, food safety issues...
Counsel on Commercial Arrangements, Business Operations and Regulatory Matters Regardless of size or structure, health care providers, payors, entrepreneurs and businesses must navigate a complex maze of federal and state laws and regulations to remain economically competitive. Health care...