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  • Posts by Gina M. Vitiello
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    Gina M. Vitiello is the Chair of Chamberlain Hrdlicka’s Construction Law practice group.  She counsels public and private companies on legal matters and risk management issues that typically arise for owners, contractors ...

Facing a growing number of COVID-19 cases in Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp issued an Executive Order on April 2, 2020 directing residents and visitors of Georgia—with some exceptions—to “shelter in place” until at least April 13, 2020 (unless extended further). The Shelter-in-Place Order supersedes all prior city and county executive orders, thus creating state-wide uniformity.

Businesses and persons performing work related to “Critical Infrastructure” are not required to “shelter in place,” although they still must comply with other health- and ...

Categories: Construction, COVID-19

In recent days, both Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms have issued Executive Orders in response to COVID-19 that have constrained many businesses and industries. However, at this time, the construction industry has not been directly constrained, as public and private projects are allowed to continue to move forward throughout Atlanta and the State of Georgia.  Governor Kemp has even suspended statutory waiting periods for contractors to use private firms for code inspections and plan reviews, recognizing that county and municipality ...

Categories: Construction, COVID-19