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States Revitalizing Design-Bid-Build for Tunnel Projects

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Design-bid-build remains a widely used delivery method for tunnel projects, yet disputes often arise from subsurface conditions, risk allocation and misunderstandings about the roles and responsibilities of project...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Navigating Nor’easter Impacts and Protecting Your Contractual Rights: The Nor’easter’s Impact on Project Operations

The recent Nor’easter and large snow/ice storms are more than a logistical headache to contractors and subcontractors up and down the east and beyond; they bear significant cost considerations. The current weather impacts...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

B.C. Court of Appeal Confirms Owner Payment Obligations After Notice of Subcontractor Lien

In Lonsdale Quay Market Corporation v. Klondike Contracting Corporation (Lonsdale Quay Market), the British Columbia Court of Appeal issued a clear caution to owners who receive notice that a subcontractor has filed a lien....more

Fox Rothschild LLP

NYC Department of Buildings Now Requires Stakeholder Attestation for Unit Owner and Shareholder Alteration Filings

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Key Points- •New DOB Attestation Requirement: Effective Jan. 26, 2026, NYC Department of Buildings requires Condo/Co Op Board attestation in DOB NOW: Build before unit owner/shareholder alteration permits proceed. •Board...more

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[Webinar] Government Contracting, Anti-DEI Implications & Pending Tariff Developments - February 24th, 11:00 am PT

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Businesses engaged in government contracting are facing increased regulatory scrutiny as federal priorities continue to shift. Recent developments—including emerging anti-DEI considerations and pending tariff matters—are...more

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Who Pays When Buildings Fail? Proposed Liability Changes And New Homeowner Protections

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In August 2025, the Building and Construction Minister announced a major overhaul of the building consent system under the Building Act 2004 (New Zealand) (Act) – the most significant reform since the Act’s enactment. The...more

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The AVOID Act: A New Timeline for Liability in New York Construction Projects

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By April 18, 2026, New York construction litigation will operate on a faster—and far less forgiving—timeline. The Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of Impleading to Delay (the “AVOID Act”), signed into law on December 19, 2025,...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Takeaways From ALIS Law 2026: Where Hotel Deals Actually Get Stuck and How to Keep Them Moving

If there is one recurring friction point in today’s hotel market, it is not access to capital or demand uncertainty. It is execution — particularly where brand expectations, asset condition and ownership economics collide....more

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Amendment to the civil code for the state of Nuevo León regarding real estate pre-sale offers

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On January 16, 2026, Decree Number 178 was published in the Official Gazette of the Free and Sovereign State of Nuevo León (“POE”), by which Articles 1720 Bis, 1720 Bis 1, 1720 Bis 2, 1720 Bis 3, 1720 Bis 4, 1720 Bis 5, and...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Which developers are entitled to a refund expenses?

In recent years, development expenses in Israel Land Authority (ILA) tenders have become one of the most complex and controversial issues for the real estate tax authorities. High payments for development expenses, combined...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Governor Phil Murphy Signs New Jersey’s Publics Works Contractor Registration Act into Law

On January 12, 2026, Governor Phil Murphy signed S-4281 (substituted by A-4006) into law, updating New Jersey’s Public Works Contractor Registration Act. The new statute meaningfully changes how partnerships and joint...more

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Washington HB 2191 Update (Jan. 28, 2026): Key Changes and Contractor Next Steps

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Earlier this month, we analyzed House Bill 2191, the proposed legislation that would significantly expand wage and benefit liability in Washington’s construction industry. On January 28, 2026, lawmakers released a substitute...more

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Real Estate – 2025 in Review

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Commercial and Retail Development - Assisting a commercial developer with a significant development in New Hampshire to revitalize a historic casino and beachfront district. The development will include a 52,000 sf...more

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Governor Hochul’s Proposed SEQRA Reforms: Seeking to Accelerate Development

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In a January 15, 2026, press release entitled “Let them Build,” New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced what her office called “a series of landmark reforms to speed up housing and infrastructure projects…[with] a series of...more

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Ohio’s E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon

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Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio’s E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act will require any “nonresidential” construction company contracting in the state of Ohio to use E-Verify, and impose penalties for violations....more

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Using AI to Improve Safety: Managing the Legal Risks Alongside the Benefits

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful tool in workplace safety programs—but its use also raises complex legal and governance questions. This Insight examines how employers can integrate AI into safety...more

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Don’t Forget the Damages

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During litigation, it’s easy to focus on the merits without addressing how much you are seeking to recover. Sometimes a party is so focused on fault that they disregard the obligation to prove the extent of damages with...more

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Inclusionary Zoning in Ontario: Ontario Moves to Pause Inclusionary Zoning Obligations

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Inclusionary zoning (IZ) is a planning tool that requires certain new residential developments to include a prescribed percentage of affordable housing units....more

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Reform of the Civil Code of Nuevo León Mexico Regarding Real Estate Pre-Sales

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The Plenary of the Congress of the State of Nuevo León in Mexico recently approved a reform to the local civil code through which the figure of real estate pre-sales is expressly regulated, a practice widely used in projects...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

First Material Breach: The “No Recovery” Rule

A contract is an exchange of promises that the law will enforce. Contract law provides that promises are enforceable, under what circumstances, and the available remedies....more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

2026 California New Laws: Key Updates & Practical Impacts – Labor & Employment Law

Each year, California enacts a number of new laws impacting employers across the state. New legislation for 2026 includes significant updates affecting wages and compensation, labor relations and enforcement, personnel...more

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Construction contracts: Interpreting asymmetrical clauses and standard forms

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The UK Supreme Court has provided important guidance on the interpretation of construction contracts governed by English law, in particular regarding the relevance of asymmetrical clauses and the approach to be taken when...more

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What Every Employer Should Know About MIOSHA Top 10 Citations of 2025

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MIOSHA published its annual list of its top 10 most frequently cited occupational safety and health standards in the past year. This list offers a glimpse to employers of where their safety policies and enforcement measures...more

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Rising Uncertainty and Shifting Risks: How Market Conditions Are Forcing EPC Reform in the GCC

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Recent trends in regional and global market conditions pose significant challenges for developers of large-scale energy and infrastructure projects across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). In 2026, procurement complexity...more

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[Webinar] Navigating New York’s AVOID Act: Deadlines, Risks & Strategic Impacts - February 19th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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The new AVOID Act is reshaping file handling overnight, making early investigation and rapid third party action not just smart, but essential. Join Goldberg Segalla partners Jessica Erickson, Ryan Mahoney, and attorneys...more

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