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Recap of the NC State Construction Conference

Each March, our team participates in the North Carolina State Construction Conference in Raleigh, where thousands of construction industry members meet to hear about the current “state of the construction industry” in North...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 12, December 2024

Welcome to our year-end issue of The Site Report! As always, the construction industry is ever-changing and is impacted by extreme weather, new technology, labor issues, material and supply chain restraints, and code changes....more

Shutts & Bowen LLP

Construction Contractors Should Prepare for the Effects of Potential New Tariffs on Construction Material Prices and Availability

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President-elect Donald Trump recently stated on November 25, 2024, his intention to impose tariffs of 25% on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada on his first day in office unless those countries do more to stop the flow...more

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Decoded - Technology Law Insights, V 5, Issue 10, December 2024

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. ...more

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Key Changes in Mississippi Construction Law Following the 2024 Legislative Session

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Effective July 1, 2024, the Mississippi Legislative enacted multiple statutory changes applicable to the construction industry, including (1) an increase to the monetary threshold requiring public bidding, (2) new delivery...more

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The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 9, September 2024

Welcome to our ninth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. Building Code Legislation Becomes Law - Why this is important: Senate Bill 166, 2024 Building Code Regulatory...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Industry Insights, Issue 6, June 2024

Welcome to our sixth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. During the summer months, our firm is pleased to host a talented group of law students, who get the opportunity...more

White & Case LLP

Florida Enacts Law to Fast-Track Unsolicited Proposals

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a bill into law that will enable procurement authorities in Florida to accept unsolicited proposals for public-private partnerships (P3s) without undertaking a public bidding...more

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The Site Report - Construction Law Insights - Issue 11, December 2023

NY Governor's Veto of Wind Power Bill “Undermines Industry," Critics Say- “The bill known as the ‘Planned Offshore Wind Transmission Act’ has been working its way through the state legislature since April 2023.” Why...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 3, April 2023

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

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The Challenge of Culture Change to Ensure Fire and Building Safety: An Architect’s View

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Several devastating fires in recent years have put a spotlight upon the safety and quality of buildings in the United Kingdom. Following the Grenfell Tower disaster, in 2018 Dame Judith Hackitt, the former chair of the Health...more

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Queen’s Speech: New planning measures introduced

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This year’s Queen’s Speech takes forward the Government’s planning reform agenda. In this BCLP Insight we take a look at which new Bills have implications for planning and what this means for those in the planning and...more

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Infrastructure Bill: Revitalizing and Rebuilding America – Issue Three

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Baker Donelson's public policy group and the Daschle Group are pleased to provide our third update on developments regarding infrastructure legislation. This is the third update in a series of weekly alerts designed to keep...more

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Impact of Biden Infrastructure Plan on the Construction Industry

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On March 31, 2021, President Biden unveiled his American Jobs Plan (the “Plan”), proposing to spend about one percent of U.S. Gross Domestic Product per year over eight years in infrastructure repairs and enhancements,...more

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Infrastructure and Indigenous Engagement

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New infrastructure projects will be an important part of Canada's recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, and many will be situated on the path of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples. Listen to what the evolving legal, policy...more

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Federal Draft Infrastructure Bill Released - Aims To Provide Revenue To Repair Failing Infrastructure

A draft infrastructure bill, which aims to address the state of America’s infrastructure and remove some of the major federal roadblocks to funding, was introduced this week by U.S. House of Representatives Transportation &...more

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Federal Tax Reform: Senate Proposal Repeals Advance Refundings but Keeps Private Activity Bonds

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The Senate Finance Committee unveiled a section-by-section description of its tax reform package on November 9, 2017, including municipal bond provisions that reject efforts by the House Ways and Means Committee to terminate...more

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Municipal Legal News

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On September 21, Governor Snyder signed a package of bills (2016 PA 281-283) that significantly expands the types of medical marijuana facilities permitted under state law, and establishes a licensing scheme similar to the...more

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