Do You Have a Backup? Building Redundancies Into Your Written Certification Process
Top Employment Law Considerations for Startups, with Ashley K Pittman
Prompt Payments: How CASPA and Other State Laws Afford Contractors Protections
Coronavirus, An Unforeseeable Circumstance: Does Your Contract Protect You Under Force Majeure Clauses?
Coronavirus Employment Law Update for Contractors (New Jersey)
Coronavirus Employment Law Update for Contractors (Pennsylvania)
Employment Law This Week®: FAA Arguably Preempts California Law, New CA Employment Laws for 2020, CA Consumer Privacy Act Amended
Is My New Hire an Employee or a Contractor? Key Factors for Startups to Consider
Episode 25: 10 Factors That May Hinder a Contractor’s Ability to Repay Its Bank Loans and Threaten Its Existence
Common Missteps When Suing the State of New Jersey and How to Prevent Them
[WEBINAR] Labor & Employment Law: What Changed in 2017
Teaming Arrangements: Pros and Cons of Teaming Agreements vs. Joint Ventures
Suspension and Debarment
Employment Law This Week®: EEOC Online Public Portal, Paid Sick Leave Preemption Law, DOL to Appeal Texas Ruling, California Law Makes Contractors Jointly Liable for Their Subs’ Unpaid Wages
Award Protests: Choosing the Forum
Federal Cybersecurity Requirements
How to Assess the Likelihood of Success in Deciding Whether to Bring a Bid Protest
Construction Lien Law: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Company
Homebuilder Series Webinar: Protecting Your Company From Misrepresentation Claims Through Contractual Exculpatory Clauses
Are design professionals involved in your Florida project? If so, then you need to be aware of this newly decided case. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, in Orlando, issued an Order on July 11,...more
The presentation featured insights from Alex Ferri, a litigation attorney who assists construction industry clients with general litigation matters throughout all phases of the process—from investigation and pleading to...more
In Kingdom Langley Project Ltd. Partnership v. WQC Mechanical Ltd. (Kingdom Langley), the British Columbia Court of Appeal reaffirmed the validity of what are commonly referred to as “Shimco liens.” Shimco liens are liens...more
In Dobson v. Archibald, the Washington Supreme Court addressed and confirmed statutory analyses concerning the required contractor registration in Washington. 1 Wash. 3d 102, 523 P.3d 1190 (2023). Contractors and potential...more
In a recent Ohio Ninth District Court of Appeals decision, homeowners who experienced significant property damage from both a fallen tree and inadequate contractor work were left without the protection of Ohio’s Consumer...more
Federal construction contracts often involve unforeseen delays. The key question is who is responsible for the resulting costs. A new decision from the ASBCA provides a blueprint for how contractors can maximize recovery...more
The Texas Legislature is currently in session and is scheduled to adjourn on June 2, 2025. Porter Hedges is actively monitoring any legislation that influences Texas construction law and impacts construction projects,...more
On April 16, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), in Trustees of Boston University vs. Clough, Harbour & Associates LLP, held that contractual indemnification claims, arising from negligence, were not precluded by...more
Earlier this month, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a significant decision that holds implications for insurers and their insured contractors and subcontractors, particularly concerning summary judgment procedures in...more
Why Understanding Liens is Important Construction liens are a critical aspect of the construction industry, providing security for those who contribute labor, materials, or services to a project. Understanding construction...more
Multiparty construction mediations are often complicated due to the number of liability, causation, and damages issues. Whether the mediation occurs prior to litigation or after litigation is initiated, there are several...more
In the fast-paced world of construction, delays and disruption can pose significant challenges to project success. In this Breaking Down the Walls series, Gary Brummer, a partner at Margie Strub Construction Law LLP, and...more
In Curtis Park Group, LLC v. Allied World Specialty Insurance Company (2024 WL 5194886 (10th Cir. 2024)), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit determined that an insured real estate developer could not recover the...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of February....more
If you ask owners, general contractors, or subcontractors how long the warranty lasts that they received or gave on a construction project, they will often tell you that they have a “one year warranty.” However, if the...more
First Circuit Court of Appeals Rules That Standard Commercial General Liability Policy Excludes Coverage for Downstream Property Damage When General Contractor’s Scope of Work Covers Entire Building - It is well-accepted...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of January. Lien and Bond Claim Notices and Filings Required by: January 15, 2025...more
Last week we were lucky enough to attend the Institute of Energy Law’s 23rd Annual Energy Litigation Conference in Houston, TX, and hear its unique collection of industry professionals exchange insights and address some of...more
Ohio made a significant change to its law governing home construction services, introducing an amendment that impacts both contractors and homeowners. House Bill 50 (H.B. 50), signed by Governor Mike DeWine in June 2024,...more
Disputes are a fact of life in the construction industry. As a practicing construction attorney for twenty years, both with a law firm and as in-house at a national construction contractor, I have negotiated and helped...more
A recent decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida demonstrates how facts supported by documents generated during the project can be vital to prime contractor/subcontractor disputes. In...more
Construction projects are often complex endeavors involving multiple parties, intricate contracts, and significant investments. Despite meticulous planning, disputes can arise, posing challenges that require legal expertise...more
In NASDI, LLC v. Skanska Koch Inc. Kiewit Infrastructure Co. (JV), 2024 WL 1270188 (2d Cir. Mar. 26, 2024), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the District Court’s grant of summary judgment dismissing a...more
Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of July....more
In a significant decision on April 17, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld significant penalties and attorney fees awarded to C.J. Hughes Construction Company, Inc. under the Pennsylvania Contractor...more