Welcome to our third issue of 2026 of The Site Report – our construction law insights e-newsletter.
West Virginia State Bar Annual Meeting – Constitutional Conversations, Charleston, WV, April 19-20 -
As a sponsor, we...more
4/6/2026
/ Construction Contracts ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Contract Formation ,
Contractors ,
Data Centers ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Energy Policy ,
Infrastructure ,
Investment ,
Labor Disputes ,
Licenses ,
Moratorium ,
New Legislation ,
North Carolina ,
Popular ,
Public Projects ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
State and Local Government ,
Subcontractors ,
Unenforceable Contract Terms ,
Unlicensed Contractors
Welcome to our second issue of 2026 of The Site Report – our construction law insights e-newsletter.
Congratulations to Steven Hemric!
Steven Hemric has been recognized on the North Carolina Super Lawyers “Rising Stars”...more
2/25/2026
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Permits ,
Data Centers ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Drones ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Policies ,
FCC ,
Infrastructure ,
NEPA ,
Nuclear Power ,
Permits ,
Public Service Commissions ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Trump Administration
Welcome-
Welcome to our second issue of 2026 of Decoded -- our technology law insights e-newsletter.
As we continue into the new year, we also want to remind you of a highly valuable area of the law – workplace...more
2/18/2026
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Autonomy ,
Bots ,
Cell Phones ,
Construction Industry ,
Contractors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Centers ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Emerging Technologies ,
Encryption ,
Legal Ethics ,
Legal Technology ,
Minors ,
New Legislation ,
NIST ,
Online Safety for Children ,
Parental Consent ,
Pennsylvania ,
Professional Responsibility ,
Public Schools ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Rules of Professional Conduct ,
State Bar Associations ,
Workplace Investigations
Welcome-
Welcome to our first issue of 2026 of The Site Report – our construction law insights e-newsletter. We hope you find it informative and helpful. If you have suggestions for content, format, or anything else,...more
1/30/2026
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Clean Energy ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Data Centers ,
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ,
Duke Energy ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Energy Storage ,
Executive Orders ,
Georgia ,
Highways ,
Immigration ,
Immigration and Nationality Act ,
Infrastructure ,
Investigations ,
New Legislation ,
Offshore Wind ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
State and Local Government ,
State Legislatures ,
Transportation Industry ,
Trump Administration ,
Vulnerable Victims ,
Workplace Investigations
“Nearly 40% of respondents identified AI-based frameworks as their top priority for reducing cyber risk over the next three years, the report found, with 23% identifying AI-powered threat analysis and 17% identifying...more
11/24/2025
/ 3D Printing ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Banking Sector ,
Biometric Information ,
Cloud Computing ,
Corporate Governance ,
Cyber Crimes ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Centers ,
Data Security ,
Life Sciences ,
Risk Management ,
United Nations
Welcome to our tenth issue of The Site Report for 2025! In this edition, we address an interesting case voiding a design-build contract for failure to comply with architect’s licensure law, a look at particularities regarding...more
10/31/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Construction Contracts ,
Contract Disputes ,
Data Centers ,
DBE Program ,
Design-Build ,
Energy Projects ,
Infrastructure ,
Popular ,
Real Estate Development ,
Tariffs
Welcome to our fourth issue of The Site Report for 2025! In this edition, we address the impact of tariffs, the AI revolution, the use of drones, an update on the universal reciprocity law, examining issues with office to...more
Welcome to our second issue of 2025 of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter.
For those of you with an interest in the Corporate Transparency Act, Brienne Marco and Joe Unger report that the recent injunction...more
2/27/2025
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Big Data ,
Bots ,
Climate Change ,
Construction Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA) ,
Data Breach ,
Data Centers ,
Data Privacy ,
Electronic Devices ,
Energy Sector ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Healthcare ,
Machine Learning ,
Medical Devices ,
Privacy Laws ,
Privacy Policy ,
Public Schools ,
Ransomware ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Technology Sector ,
Third-Party
Welcome to our first 2025 issue of The Site Report! As we begin the new year, we look forward to bringing you insight into the myriad of legal, technological, code and other changes impacting the construction industry. In...more
2/3/2025
/ American Bar Association (ABA) ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Climate Change ,
Construction Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Form I-9 ,
General Contractors ,
Immigration Procedures ,
Subcontractors ,
Technology Sector ,
Trump Administration
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
12/20/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Biden Administration ,
Chevron Deference ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Data Centers ,
DBE Program ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Machine Learning ,
Mechanics Lien ,
Minority-Owned Businesses ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
OSHA ,
Project Labor Agreements ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Mandates ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
Statute of Repose ,
Subcontractors ,
Supply Chain ,
Wage and Hour ,
Women-Owned Businesses ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to our 11th issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In this edition, we cover a wide variety of topics of interest for those in the construction industry—from a deep dive...more
11/26/2024
/ 3D Printing ,
Bureau of Labor Statistics ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Climate Change ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
Deadlines ,
Federal Funding ,
General Contractors ,
Licensing Rules ,
Minority-Owned Businesses ,
OSHA ,
Tariffs ,
Trump Administration ,
Unlicensed Contractors ,
Women-Owned Businesses ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to our ninth 2024 issue of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter.
How are States Using Generative Artificial Intelligence? and Employee AI Adoption Cools Globally -
Why this is important: As...more
11/22/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Chief Information Officers (CIO) ,
Construction Industry ,
Corporate Transparency Act ,
CRISPR ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Protection ,
Deadlines ,
Diversity ,
DNA ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Federal Contractors ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FinTech ,
Fraud ,
Healthcare ,
Life Sciences ,
Machine Learning ,
NBA ,
NIST ,
Passwords ,
Personal Data ,
Privacy Laws ,
Public Schools ,
Technology Sector ,
VPPA
Welcome to our 10th issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In this edition, we cover a wide variety of topics of interest for those in the construction industry—from the use of...more
11/1/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Construction Industry ,
Contractors ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Contract ,
Employment Litigation ,
Environmental Litigation ,
Environmental Policies ,
Federal Bans ,
Federal Contractors ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Heat Exposure ,
Job Ads ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
OFCCP ,
OSHA ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Scams ,
Subcontractors ,
Technology ,
Workers' Compensation Claim
Welcome to our seventh 2024 issue of Decoded - our technology law insights e-newsletter. We have a few events we want to pass along to those interested in technology, but also other areas of law and business.
...more
9/4/2024
/ Acquisitions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Construction Industry ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Deep Fake ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Insurance Industry ,
Medical Devices ,
Mergers ,
National Security ,
Presidential Elections ,
Product Recalls ,
Ransomware ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
Welcome to our eighth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
Atlantech Decision Enforces Important Lessons About Avoiding Double-Payment Jeopardy in North Carolina...more
8/21/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Charging Stations ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Contract Disputes ,
Drones ,
Electric Vehicles ,
General Contractors ,
Green Buildings ,
Machine Learning ,
Solar Energy ,
Technology Sector
Welcome to our seventh issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report. In this edition, we address a range of construction issues from potential impacts to OSHA’s authority and issues...more
7/24/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Budget Cuts ,
Chevron Deference ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Defects ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Energy (DOE) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Energy Sector ,
New Regulations ,
OSHA ,
Privacy Laws ,
Reasonable Interpretations ,
Technology Sector ,
Workplace Safety
Welcome to our fifth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
In our Ask the Attorney segment at the bottom of this e-newsletter, we tap Jonathan Deasy, Senior Attorney in our...more
5/22/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Carbon Emissions ,
Climate Change ,
Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
DBE Program ,
Drones ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Bans ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
NEPA ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Non-Employees ,
OSHA ,
Privacy Laws ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
SBA ,
State and Local Government ,
Technology
Welcome to our fourth issue of 2024 for our construction industry insights e-newsletter - The Site Report.
In our Ask the Attorney segment at the bottom of this e-newsletter, we introduce you to Todd Biddle, Member in...more
4/11/2024
/ American Arbitration Association ,
Arbitration ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bridges ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Litigation ,
Construction Project ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cybersecurity ,
Dispute Resolution ,
Manufacturers ,
Mediation ,
Property Damage ,
School Safety ,
Supply Chain
We are excited to kick off 2024 with more in-depth insights into the construction industry and legal issues that can impact your business. Our goal is to provide the most up-to-date information along with our thoughts and...more
1/10/2024
/ Biden Administration ,
Child Labor ,
Construction Industry ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Executive Orders ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Final Rules ,
Florida ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Independent Contractors ,
OSHA ,
Project Labor Agreements ,
Regulatory Mandates ,
Reporting Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
Why Preconstruction has Stolen the Project Spotlight -
“Clients are asking for more communication, too, with owners requesting to meet the preconstruction and estimating and management teams before a project begins.” ...more
Q&A with the Carolina Small Business Development Fund -
We are fortunate to have connected with Kevin Dick, the President & CEO, and Emily Blevins, Marketing & Communications Director, of the Carolina Small Business...more
7/28/2023
/ Affirmative Action ,
Canada ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Contractors ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
General Assembly ,
Housing Market ,
Independent Contractors ,
Infrastructure ,
Lumber Industry ,
NLRB ,
Pipelines ,
SCOTUS ,
Small Business ,
Subcontractors ,
Unions ,
Wildfires
Here are the Top Risks for the Construction and Engineering Sector -
“Business interruption/supply chain disruption and natural catastrophes are the top risks for the construction and engineering industry, followed by the...more
5/1/2023
/ Airports ,
Banking Sector ,
Building Codes ,
Building Permits ,
Business Interruption ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Content Publishing ,
Defamation ,
Energy Efficiency ,
Engineering ,
Fox News ,
Free Speech ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Libel ,
New Legislation ,
New Regulations ,
North Carolina ,
Pennsylvania ,
Real Estate Development ,
Roads ,
Social Media ,
Supply Chain ,
Virginia
Project owners whose activities are subject to environmental permitting requirements often carry a heavy financial burden in securing and maintaining these permits. For those who also find themselves having to defend a permit...more
Welcome to the 12th and final issue of the year for The Site Report.
Top Three Construction Disputes and How to Avoid Them -
Construction professionals sometimes feel as if it is déjà vu when it comes to disputes—and they...more
1/3/2023
/ 3-D Technology ,
3D Printing ,
Collective Bargaining ,
Construction Contracts ,
Construction Disputes ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contractors ,
Drones ,
Drug Testing ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Federal Contractors ,
Infrastructure ,
Inspections ,
Marijuana ,
Medical Marijuana ,
Popular ,
Subcontractors ,
Technology ,
Unions ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems ,
Workplace Safety
A picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a drone video? To construction firms and the lawyers who represent them, drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAVs”), enable firms to capture large amounts of...more