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Construction Delays in the Time of Coronavirus: A Legal Perspective
In a recent decision, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeals clarified the procedure available under Section 713.21(4), Florida Statutes, an important statute in Florida’s Construction Lien Law that impacts the...more
An appeal being filed with the Massachusetts Appeals Court (Appeals Court) involving construction defects alleged against a condominium developer has the potential to impact construction and design professionals. As a result...more
A recent decision by the Maryland Supreme Court underscores the importance of following registration and licensing requirements for builders and contractors. In SM Landover, LLC v. Sanders, 489 Md. 614, 330 A.3d 1129 (2025),...more
A New York appeals court has affirmed a $1.6 billion award for the developer of a Bahamas mega project against various subsidiaries of China State Construction Engineering Corporation, the world’s largest construction company...more
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will decide a pivotal case that could significantly impact the construction industry and the application of the state’s construction Statute of Repose. Aloia v. Diamant raises key questions...more
A recent opinion from the Court of Appeals of Georgia illustrates that contracts entered into with an unlicensed contractor, which are often unenforceable by an unlicensed contractor under many states’ laws, likely will not...more
A claim that a contract for construction of a school violated public bidding requirements did not become moot after construction was completed because effective relief — in the form of disgorgement of public funds paid to the...more
AC39565 - Carvalhos Masonry, LLC v. S&L Variety Contractors, LLC - Interesting case. After the conclusion of the evidence in the case, the trial judge urged the parties to settle and even recommended the amount. The...more