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Washington Bill 2191: What It Means for General Contractors and the Construction Industry

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The Washington legislature is considering Bill 2191, which introduces new worker protection measures aimed at improving labor standards in the construction industry. While the intent behind these protections is commendable,...more

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Navigating Cambridge’s Building-Sector Energy and Emissions Requirements

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The City of Cambridge, Mass., is beginning to implement its Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO). The law seeks to drive substantial building-sector greenhouse gas reductions, which Cambridge identifies as...more

Venable LLP

Two Reliable Ways to Find Yourself or Your Company Indicted for Criminal Safety Violations in 2026 (and Other Reasons Why You...

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Employers generally view workplace safety enforcement as a civil problem, with criminal prosecution seen as a rare exception reserved only for the most egregious conduct. In practice, that assumption is becoming increasingly...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: E-Verify Updates Clients Need to Know

Multiple developments affecting employers' employment eligibility verification obligations and compliance practices have emerged in early January 2026. These changes will require immediate planning and operational adjustments...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Contract Provisions Unhelpful? Don’t Expect Quantum Meruit to Save the Day

Quantum meruit is a legal theory that allows a party to recover compensation if they provided services to another with the expectation of payment, but without an explicit agreement as to an amount. Quantum meruit claims are...more

Robinson+Cole Construction Law Zone

CA Civil Code § 8850: What Private Multi-state Owners and Developers Building in California in 2026 Need to Know

Owners and developers building in California must be aware of a new statute, CA Civil Code § 8850, which takes effect for contracts entered into, on, and after January 1, 2026. The statute will likely apply to most private...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

NYC Expands Construction Safety Training to Include Mental Health

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New York City recently enacted a local law to address growing mental health concerns within the construction industry, reflecting increased attention on suicide prevention and substance abuse. The new law amends the New York...more

Gould + Ratner LLP

2026 Construction Forecast: The Only Thing Certain is Uncertainty

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As 2026 dawns, it is natural to consider the outlook for construction in the coming year. John Kenneth Galbraith famously opined on the validity of economic forecasting in general: “The only function of economic forecasting...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

EPA May Redefine ‘Begin Actual Construction’ in Permit Reform Intended to Expedite Construction of Emissions-Generating...

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has expressed its intent to propose a rule to revise the regulatory definition of “begin actual construction” under the Clean Air Act’s (CAA) New Source Review (NSR)...more

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New York City Now Requires Construction Safety Training to Include Mental Health and Substance Abuse Awareness

On January 3, 2026, the New York City Council enacted legislation (Int. No. 1384-2025) amending Local Law 126 of 2021, which regulates the city’s site safety training (SST) requirements. ...more

DLA Piper

2025: A Year In Retrospect - UK Restructuring

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A year ago we were poised for turbulence, cautious of the effect the new US administration, ongoing transformation of post-pandemic consumer behaviours, and conflicts in Europe and the Middle East might have on global...more

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US Tariffs and the Hospitality Industry: Their Impact and What to Watch Next

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Since the Trump Administration’s tariff actions began in February 2025, the US hospitality industry has weathered the resulting uncertainty and shown resilience. The industry’s fundamentals remain broadly stable: deals are...more

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Client Alert: Ohio Enacts Statewide E-Verify Mandate for Non-Residential Construction

On December 19, 2025, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the E‑Verify Workforce Integrity Act, mandating E‑Verify participation for any non-residential construction company contracting within Ohio, subject to limited...more

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

The Restaurant Letter of Intent: Locking in Your Deal Terms Before the Lawyers Fight Over the Lease

The Letter of Intent (LOI) is where you set the business deal. The lease is where the lawyers argue over the details. If the LOI is vague or one-sided, you’ll either overpay in the lease or burn a ton of time and fees trying...more

Alston & Bird

Ohio’s New E-Verify Mandate: What Construction Employers Need to Know

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Our Immigration Team analyzes Ohio’s new law requiring nonresidential construction employers to use E-Verify for all new hires and explains what the mandate means for covered employers....more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Performance Guarantees in Israeli NOP 38 Projects: Not Every Bank Guarantee Covers Developer Insolvency

Apartment owners in NOP 38 projects tend to mistakenly believe the guarantees issued to them by developers provide full safety nets, guaranteeing their rights in any case, even if the developer encounters financial...more

Hogan Lovells

Construction and Engineering Global Review 2025

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Welcome to our Construction and Engineering Global Review 2025. We hope that you find time as the new year begins to review 2025's most important construction and engineering legal and industry highlights from key...more

Kaufman & Canoles

N.C. Department of Insurance Conducts Fraud Sting

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The North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI), in partnership with the Farm Bureau’s Special Investigations Unit, recently announced a fraud investigation that led to the arrest of a roofing professional on multiple...more

BCLP

Key Takeaways from the Third Grenfell Progress Report

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On 17 December 2025, the government published the third Grenfell Tower Inquiry Government Progress Report (Progress Report) in addition to the Single Construction Regulator prospectus and consultation, the fire engineering...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

MHH Condo/Co-op Digest, (January 2026)

This newsletter explores the emerging legal topics and issues affecting the condominium and cooperative services industry. Thought-leading attorneys from Moritt Hock & Hamroff’s Condominium and Cooperative Services Practice...more

White and Williams LLP

AIA Waivers Under Fire: Why Post-Completion Losses May Still Be Actionable

On its face, the power of a waiver of subrogation clause in a construction contract is profound. It bars otherwise actionable – and sometimes egregious – losses resulting from contractor carelessness before they can ever get...more

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Top 10 Killer Construction Contract Clauses, Part 3: Are the Indemnification Provisions in Your Construction Contract Enforceable?

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Construction projects involve high risk. Multiple contractors and subcontractors working on a project site—often with heavy equipment and hazardous conditions—creates the potential for significant injuries, property damages,...more

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New York City Comptroller Proposes New Rules for Certain Construction Projects Under the Affordable Neighborhoods for New Yorkers...

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The New York City Comptroller recently proposed new rules regarding wage requirements for construction workers at eligible sites under the Affordable Neighborhoods for New Yorkers (ANNY) tax incentive program. A public...more

Nossaman LLP

Public Agency Cannot Sue for Inverse Condemnation for Its Own Improvements 

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This seems like common sense, but a public agency cannot pursue an inverse condemnation cause of action for damages suffered from its own public improvements. Yet that is exactly what the County of Santa Cruz recently...more

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FIDIC Contracts - Human Behaviours, AI and Carbon Management

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The FIDIC International Contract Users' Conference 2025 that took place in December 2025 in London opened with a humbling discussion for contract drafters and well-intentioned lawyers that centred on a key reality: contracts...more

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