Despite its feared budgetary impacts, Missoula County commissioners on Tuesday agreed to postpone a planned increase in building fees until mid summer, saying the move could give contractors some temporary relief as the COVID-19 crisis cripples the economy. But doing so could jeopardize the department's budget as it continues to eat into its financial reserves, according to … [Read more...] about Missoula County postpones fee increase for building permits, but with caution
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Riverfront Triangle project on pause; developers watching markets “day by day”
By Martin KidstonMarch 31, 2020
Months before construction was set to begin on one of the largest urban infill projects in Missoula, developers behind the plan are hitting pause and will wait for the markets to reveal their post-pandemic future. After years of planning, Riverfront Triangle Partners said they're now taking a day-by-day approach while analyzing the first phase of their project and what … [Read more...] about Riverfront Triangle project on pause; developers watching markets “day by day”
State: All incoming visitors, residents to Montana must self-quarantine for 14 days
By Missoula CurrentMarch 30, 2020
Visitors and residents who arrive in Montana from another state or nation must self-quarantine for 14 days, the state said on Monday evening. The new order was the first issued by Gov. Steve Bullock this week and follows a number of advisories from last week, including a travel warning, a stay-at-home directive, and the extended closure of schools and many businesses. As … [Read more...] about State: All incoming visitors, residents to Montana must self-quarantine for 14 days
Uncertainty: New listings up in Missoula housing market; more sales fall through
By Martin KidstonMarch 30, 2020
Home sales across the Missoula market remain on pace with the same month last year, though local real estate experts believe it's too soon to fully understand the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the housing market. With March nearly at an end and spring in the air, home sales in Missoula are down slightly over this time last year, though the number of new listings is … [Read more...] about Uncertainty: New listings up in Missoula housing market; more sales fall through
Virus could spur avalanche of tort and employment litigation
By David Reese (Courthouse News)March 30, 2020
(CN) – The insurance industry is bracing for a tidal wave of claims related to the Covid-19 outbreak, and experts say the new viral disease puts claimants — and the industry — in uncharted waters. “The pandemic has presented many challenges for litigation strategies,” said Peter Woo of the Goldberg Segalla law firm, adding workers compensation, unemployment and injury claims … [Read more...] about Virus could spur avalanche of tort and employment litigation