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Completion of Construction Did Not Render Suit for Violation of Public Bidding Laws Moot

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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

Shutts & Bowen LLP

How Evolving Technology Is Disrupting the Construction Sector

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Take a look at a construction site today and you may see drones flying overhead, robots working on buildings, and construction workers donning wearable technology that monitors their health and activity. Construction...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

Pre-Qualification Belatedly Comes To New York City Projects

In the early hours of July 1, 2008, a comprehensive, multi-faceted piece of legislation was agreed upon in Albany between legislative leaders and our "accidental governor," David Paterson (i.e. elevated to the position as a...more

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Ohio Supreme Court Strikes Down Local Ordinance Imposing Residency Requirements of Ohio’s Workers on Public-Construction Contracts

On September 24, 2019, the Ohio Supreme Court announced the General Assembly has broad authority to regulate public-works contracts that subject Ohio’s workers to residency preferences or restrictions. In The City of...more

Snell & Wilmer

Utah Still Thinks Privity of Contract is Important

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In recent years, a few law firms have made a cottage industry of enticing condominium home owners associations to sue the project developers over many issues, very often for alleged construction defects. Numerous homeowners’...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Developer-Buyer Beware: Calling Assumed Improvement Bonds In North Carolina Can Be Complex

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In 2007, Developer Clarion-Reames, LLC (“Clarion”) sought to construct a residential housing development in Charlotte, North Carolina. Clarion received final approval from the City to record plats for Phase I section of the...more

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Say My Name, Say My Name: Appealing Neighbors Must Name the Permit Applicant

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A partner of mine in New York used to say, “Few things can’t be undone in litigation.” I didn’t agree. A recently-decided case, following on less-recently-decided authority, from the North Carolina Court of Appeals reveals...more

Sherman & Howard L.L.C.

Lakewood Passes Construction Defect Action Reform

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On October 13, 2014, Lakewood’s City Council passed Ordinance O-2014-21, which reforms the process for handling construction defect claims on condominium projects in the City of Lakewood. The ordinance has three primary...more

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City of Lakewood Adopts Ordinance to Encourage Condominium Construction and Reduce Construction Defect Litigation

On Monday, October 13, 2014, the City of Lakewood became the first Colorado municipality to adopt legislation intended to encourage construction of “for sale” multifamily projects by mitigating the risks to developers and...more

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