Jul 28, 2020 | Construction
Seamus O’Doherty writes that while an increase in construction output for May is a positive step forward, significant challenges lie ahead for the industry, and a full recovery will take time. Read the full article at UK Construction Online.
Jul 27, 2020 | Claims and Disputes, Energy
Producers’ ability to retire aging oil and gas infrastructure is increasingly becoming an issue for landowners and regulators. The US could see an increasing number of orphan wells—those shut in but not plugged and abandoned—and the operator defunct due to the...
Jul 23, 2020 | Claims and Disputes, Regulatory Compliance
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced large numbers of employees to work from home, increasing employers’ risk of noncompliance with wage and hour requirements. Elizabeth Arnold and Chester Hanvey discuss strategies to minimize the risk of litigation and proactively drive...
Jul 23, 2020 | Crisis Management and Recovery, Healthcare
Restarting care delivery operations in the midst of surge will require a different approach to healthcare delivery. COVID-19 has devastated the operations of many health systems across the US, and rebuilding volumes will take an integrated approach with future...
Jul 22, 2020 | Energy, Financial Services, Regulatory Compliance
Colm Gibson writes that, as the Bank of England contemplates negative interest rates, a combination of negative rates and low equity returns could push the weighted cost of capital (WACC) allowed by regulator Ofwat for utility companies to zero or below. Read the...
