Welcome to our second 2025 issue of The Site Report! In this edition, we address tariff fears in the industry, the use of artificial intelligence in building design, an update on The Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act,...more
2/28/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Data Centers ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Federal Contractors ,
Nuclear Power ,
Power Plants ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Renewable Energy ,
Tariffs ,
Tax Credits ,
Technology Sector ,
Wind Farm
Welcome to our second issue of 2025 of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter.
For those of you with an interest in the Corporate Transparency Act, Brienne Marco and Joe Unger report that the recent injunction...more
2/27/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Big Data ,
Bots ,
Climate Change ,
Construction Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Centers ,
Data Privacy ,
Electronic Devices ,
Energy Sector ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare ,
Machine Learning ,
Medical Devices ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privacy Policy ,
Public Schools ,
Ransomware ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
Third-Party
Happy Holidays and welcome to our year-end issue of Decoded. We hope you enjoyed reading our technology law insights e-newsletter this year. We are already planning for 2025.
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12/11/2024
/ 3D Printing ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bitcoin ,
Climate Change ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
CRISPR ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Cybersecurity ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FinCEN ,
Green Buildings ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Health Care Providers ,
Healthcare ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
Manufacturers ,
Medical Devices ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
Preliminary Injunctions ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Smart Devices ,
Software ,
Stays ,
Technology Sector ,
Telehealth ,
Trump Administration
Welcome to our ninth 2024 issue of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter.
How are States Using Generative Artificial Intelligence? and Employee AI Adoption Cools Globally -
Why this is important: As...more
11/22/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Chief Information Officers (CIO) ,
Construction Industry ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
CRISPR ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Deadlines ,
Diversity ,
DNA ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Contractors ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Fraud ,
Healthcare ,
Life Sciences ,
Machine Learning ,
NBA ,
NIST ,
Passwords ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Public Schools ,
Technology Sector ,
VPPA
Welcome to our seventh 2024 issue of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter. We have a few events we want to pass along to those interested in technology, but also other areas of law and business.
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9/4/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Construction Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Deep Fake ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Insurance Industry ,
Medical Devices ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
Presidential Elections ,
Product Recalls ,
Ransomware ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
Welcome to our seventh 2024 issue of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter. We have a few events we want to pass along to those interested in technology, but also other areas of law and business....more
8/1/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Bots ,
CEOs ,
Chevron Deference ,
Construction Industry ,
Cyber Incident Reporting ,
Cyber Threats ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ,
Educational Institutions ,
Financial Regulatory Reform ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Healthcare ,
Laboratory Developed Tests ,
Machine Learning ,
Patent-Eligible Subject Matter ,
Private Schools ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
USPTO
We are pleased to announce that several of the firm’s practice groups and attorneys were recognized in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, a directory of leading law firms and attorneys. Chambers and Partners annually...more
6/14/2024
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Broadband ,
China ,
Communications Act of 1934 ,
Construction Industry ,
CRISPR ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Security ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
FCC ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Machine Learning ,
OCR ,
OSHA ,
Ransomware ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Sensitive Personal Information ,
Unfair Competition
Welcome to our third issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
In honor of last week’s Women in Construction Week, last Friday’s International Women’s Day, and Women’s History...more
3/13/2024
/ Climate Change ,
Commercial Litigation ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Design-Build ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Greenhouse Gas Emissions ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Mechanics Lien ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Subcontractors ,
Supply Chain ,
Sustainability
Why Preconstruction has Stolen the Project Spotlight -
“Clients are asking for more communication, too, with owners requesting to meet the preconstruction and estimating and management teams before a project begins.” ...more
With recent changes to stormwater permitting in Virginia, the legal and practical implications of those changes need to be examined. Alex Turner, a member of the Virginia Bar and Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC’s Construction...more
Bring on the Sun! Licensing and Permitting for Contractors Installing Solar Panel Systems in NC -
With the growing emphasis of the use of renewables to reduce the carbon footprint of homes and buildings and tax incentives,...more
9/6/2023
/ Construction Industry ,
Contractors ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Sector ,
Licenses ,
Manufacturers ,
North Carolina ,
Permits ,
Roads ,
Solar Panels ,
Storm Water
When you hear the word cyberattack you think of attacks on banks, large box stores, or medical facilities. You should add the construction industry to that list because it is the third most common target for cyberattacks....more
What Employers Can Do When a Union Knocks on Their Door -
When a union knocks on an employer's door, it can be a shock and awe experience for the unprepared employer. It is important for employers to understand their...more
4/6/2023
/ 3D Printing ,
Amended Rules ,
Building Codes ,
Business Development ,
Citations ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Department of Transportation (DOT) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Environmental Policies ,
Florida ,
Highways ,
Labor Regulations ,
Labor Relations ,
Legislative Agendas ,
North Carolina ,
OSHA ,
Pennsylvania ,
Permits ,
Property Owners ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Remote Working ,
State and Local Government ,
Sustainable Projects ,
Unions ,
Workplace Safety
Federal infrastructure funding is coming to North Carolina and Pennsylvania! Recently, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced an award of $1.2 billion in grants for nine projects around the country. This includes...more
EEOC Increases Scrutiny on Discrimination and Harassment in the Construction Industry as Federal Infrastructure Dollars Start Flowing -
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) plans to prioritize its efforts to...more
3/1/2023
/ Biden Administration ,
Building Standards ,
Business Entities ,
Buy America ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Discrimination ,
Diversity ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Enforcement ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Harassment ,
Infrastructure ,
Infrastructure Financing ,
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) ,
Joint Venture ,
Minority-Owned Businesses ,
OMB ,
OSHA ,
Price Inflation ,
Proposed Rules ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Section 8(a) ,
Small Business ,
Strategic Enforcement Plan ,
Supply Chain ,
Workplace Safety
Big Boosts to Cybersecurity and Tech Funding in $1.7T Omnibus Bill Signed by Biden -
“The bipartisan fiscal 2023 omnibus spending agreement includes $2.9 billion for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, a...more
2/1/2023
/ Amazon ,
Animal Testing ,
Biden Administration ,
Biometric Information Privacy Act ,
Construction Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Discrimination ,
Energy Sector ,
FBI ,
Federal Funding ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Financial Institutions ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Florida ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Infrastructure ,
North Korea ,
Popular ,
Privacy Acts ,
Privacy Laws ,
Remote Working ,
Scams ,
Social Media ,
State and Local Government ,
Telemedicine ,
Texas
Contech Trends to Watch in the New Year -
“As builders adapt to economic, supply chain and labor challenges, they’re turning to technology to boost performance.”
Why this is important: All of the turmoil of 2022 (the...more
1/27/2023
/ Building Codes ,
Business Strategies ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Climate Change ,
Construction Industry ,
Contractors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Drones ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Infrastructure ,
Infrastructure Financing ,
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) ,
Popular ,
Prevailing Wages ,
Software ,
State and Local Government ,
Subcontractors ,
Technology ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to the 12th and final issue of the year for The Site Report.
Top Three Construction Disputes and How to Avoid Them -
Construction professionals sometimes feel as if it is déjà vu when it comes to disputes—and they...more
1/3/2023
/ 3-D Technology ,
3D Printing ,
Collective Bargaining ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Drones ,
Drug Testing ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Federal Contractors ,
Infrastructure ,
Inspections ,
Marijuana ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Popular ,
Subcontractors ,
Technology ,
Unions ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems ,
Workplace Safety
The Site Report has extensively discussed the developments of 3-D printing building construction and its impact on the construction industry. 3-D printing structures is becoming more commonplace. Last month, Iowa State...more
New and Revised AAA Rules that May Affect Your Construction Contracts -
Does your contract contain a dispute resolution section that refers to the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) rules, mediation and/or...more
Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Buy Clean Actions to Ensure American Manufacturing Leads in the 21st Century -
"The Initiative ensures that federal financing and purchasing power are creating good-paying jobs,...more
Bridges, Natural Disasters and Liability - The Skanska Decision (Part 2) -
In the last edition of The Site Report, we discussed the legal issues surrounding the damage caused by Skanska's construction barges to the new...more
7/5/2022
/ Commercial General Liability Policies ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Defects ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Defense Strategies ,
General Contractors ,
Solar Energy ,
Subcontractors ,
Surety Bonds
What follows is a cautionary tale for anyone involved who fails to follow a natural disaster preparedness plan. Taking short cuts and failing to follow agreed upon emergency preparedness plans are a recipe for disaster. While...more
Bridges, Natural Disasters and Liability - The Skanska Decision (Part 1) -
What follows is a cautionary tale for anyone involved who fails to follow a natural disaster preparedness plan. Taking short cuts and failing to...more
5/24/2022
/ 3D Printing ,
Bridges ,
Climate Change ,
Construction Industry ,
Infrastructure ,
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) ,
Natural Disasters ,
Public Projects ,
Severe Weather ,
Sustainability ,
Transportation Industry
Lessons in Arbitration Construction Dispute -
In December 2021, Alex Turner, Jeff Patton, and Lee Denton in Spilman's Winston-Salem office arbitrated a construction dispute in Norfolk, Virginia on behalf of Sure Lift,...more