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California Environmental Law & Policy Update 7.18.25

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB), the agency tasked with enforcing the state’s climate disclosure rules, published guidance this Wednesday on how companies can comply with Senate Bills 253 and 261 (which govern...more

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Bridging the Gap: Supply Shortfalls and Soaring Demand in the UK Build-to-Rent Sector

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The UK faces a significant housing crisis due to an acute shortage of homes caused by high capital costs, increasing construction and development expenses, regulatory and political uncertainty, and persistent delays in the...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

IEEPA Tariffs to Remain Temporarily Despite Adverse Ruling; Aluminum and Steel Tariff Rate Increased

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On May 28, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that the tariffs imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful. In the case of V.O.S. v. United States, the court...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Multifamily June 2025 Alert

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As spring begins to give way to summer, legislative activity shows no signs of cooling off. Our May TOPA Alert generated many questions and comments and a further update on the pending TOPA reform legislation is included...more

Pullman & Comley - For What It May Be Worth

Connecticut Focuses on Streamlining/Incentivizing Commercial to Residential Building Conversions

As part of an ongoing effort to address the affordable housing shortage, the Connecticut General Assembly has passed Senate Bill No. 1444 which is designed to facilitate the conversion of certain buildings to residential use....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

50 State Lien Law Notice Requirements (UPDATED)

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This quick reference describes general time requirements for filing lien notices in each state, plus Washington, DC. Seyfarth’s Construction team prepared the survey for use primarily by commercial contractors and real estate...more

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Planning and Infrastructure Bill - NSIP Changes

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The infrastructure measures in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill introduce amendments, principally to the Planning Act 2008, that aim to make the NSIP regime faster and more flexible to support the Government’s major...more

Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure Lead California’s Commercial Real Estate Market Transformation

The Winter 2025 Allen Matkins/UCLA Anderson Forecast California Commercial Real Estate Survey highlights significant changes in California’s commercial real estate market, driven by the growing adoption of cloud computing,...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

The Most Beautiful Word? What to Expect from, and How to Prepare for, President-Elect Trump's Proposed Tariffs

With the presidential election in the rearview mirror, a new administration incoming, and a new year on the horizon, it's natural to wonder what 2025 may bring. In a speech to the Economic Club of Chicago on October 15, now...more

BCLP

Proposed Planning Policy for Wind and Solar Farms

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Consultation closed at the end of September on proposals to align national planning policy with the Government’s aspiration for Britain’s future as a ‘Clean Energy Superpower’ by 2030. Government has committed to respond...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

From Anatomy to Action: Navigating Data Center Contracts

Businesses should carefully consider technical, operational and financial details when executing data center contracts. Appropriately addressing these considerations in data center contracts will help protect each party’s...more

Nossaman LLP

Development Plans and Permitting Efforts Help Ripen Regulatory Takings Claims

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Investors and developers scour the Southern California real estate market searching for opportunities to buy dated houses that they can demolish and replace with large, modern homes to sell for much more.  A few individuals...more

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Leveraging Public Land to House Government Employees

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Leveraging Public Land to House Government Employees - I previously wrote about the use of government-owned land as one potential approach to help address South Florida’s housing affordability crisis. The lack of...more

Gray Reed

Why Construction Companies Should Engage Early in the Texas Legislative Session

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As the Texas legislative session approaches, kicking off on January 14, construction companies across the Lone Star State need to start gearing up for their advocacy efforts. Early engagement is not just beneficial—it’s...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Innovative Zoning Strategies: Addressing Affordable Housing Shortages

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The American Southwest is experiencing a notable shift in its approach to addressing affordable housing shortages. California, Nevada, and Arizona are exploring and debating various zoning relief measures to incentivize...more

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Development Conditions Requiring Off-Site Property Acquisitions Not Subject to Takings Law?

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We’ve reported in the past that public agencies are more frequently demanding certain off-site public improvements to accommodate proposed private developments as a condition of entitlement approval.  These can range from...more

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Approval May Not Be Required, But Sufficient Plans Are

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Meadow Wood LLC v. City of Brockton, 230 N.E.3d 1065 (Mass. App. Ct. 2024) - The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently interpreted G. L. c. 41, § 81P, which governs “approval not required” endorsements....more

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The Grace Period for Viable Claims Filed After Florida Amended the Construction Statute of Repose is Set to Expire on July 1, 2024

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The grace period for claims that would have been viable under Florida’s 10-year statute of repose, but were no longer viable after Florida shortened the statute of repose to 7 years, is quickly approaching its expiration. On...more

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Alabama To Offer State Tax Credit for Federal 4% LIHTC Projects

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As affordable housing has continued to be a topic of concern across the United States, states are evaluating ways to spur and support affordable housing development. In response to affordable housing needs, Alabama became the...more

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The Importance of Construction Contracts in Frisco’s Exploding Multifamily Market

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Surprise, surprise Frisco, Texas is booming with no evidence of slowing down. In line with that growth, the Hillwood Communities Frisco Station development started in 2016 is poised to potentially add approximately 410...more

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Colorado General Assembly Passes Trendsetter Affordable Housing Initiatives

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Colorado’s General Assembly passed two bills this legislative session dedicated to improving the state of affordable housing in Colorado. HB24-1316 and HB24-1434 aim to supplement the State’s oversubscribed affordable housing...more

Gray Reed

Cybersecurity is Relentless!

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Last week I had the privilege of attending the Construction Financial Management Association Dallas/Ft Worth Chapter’s monthly membership education luncheon as a prospective member. The educational topic was Cybersecurity and...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

Difficult Multi-Step Process for Obtaining and Cashing In On Appeal Bonds

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Porter v. Bd. of Appeal of Bos., No. 22-P-974, 2024 WL 187241 (Mass. App. Ct. Jan. 18, 2024). The case of Porter v. Bd. of Appeal of Boston is the latest case that involves an eternal question posed by developers: how does...more

Bennett Jones LLP

New Funding for Proptech in Canada's 2024 Budget

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Canada's federal government is turning to property technology (Proptech) to help solve the country's housing crisis. In the just-released 2024 Budget, new funding was announced to spur the development of new housing...more

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Construction & Claims: March 2024

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Welcome to Construction & Claims, a periodic digest of the headlines, statutory and regulatory changes and court cases involving construction news, claims, bid protests, contract administration and payment-related disputes....more

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