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"There's SNOW Place Like ... Florida?" - How a New Florida Law Impacts Roofing Contractors During A Winter Weather State of...

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On January 20, 2025, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order EO 25-13 declaring a statewide emergency regarding the inbound winter weather system, moving across the newly designated Gulf of America, which is expected...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Uncharted Territory: Are Geotechnical Inspectors Liable to Non-Contracting Parties – Including Property Owners?

Historically in California, professional negligence cases were limited to parties who had contracted with each other. The theory was that if a professional didn't have a contract with the plaintiff, then the professional did...more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Contractors Beware: Licensure Foot-faults Could Make Your Construction Contract Unenforceable

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Under the Michigan Occupational Code, residential building, maintenance and alteration contractors must be licensed to perform certain types of work. The Michigan Supreme Court held in Stokes v. Millen Roofing, 649 N.W.2d 371...more

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FIDIC Contracts - Conference, Carbon Clauses and Collaborative Contracting

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In this Insight, first published in PLC, Natalie Wardle reflects on the FIDIC International Contract Users' Conference 2024 held in London in December and the new contracts and standard clauses that FIDIC is currently working...more

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Key Considerations for the Construction Industry in 2025 Under President-Elect Trump

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As President-elect Trump prepares to take office on January 20, the construction industry must anticipate shifts in trade policy, particularly concerning tariffs. These changes are expected to have significant implications...more

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Cross Your T’s and Dot Your I’s When Moving for or Opposing a Summary Judgment

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Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Article 966 sets forth the rules governing summary judgment proceedings in state court. The provisions in Article 966 are highly technical and courts require strict compliance with them...more

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Kotek Provides Additional Guidance on Executive Order Mandating PLAs

On December 18, 2024, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek issued Executive Order No. 24-31 (the “PLA Executive Order”). Under the order, Governor Kotek directed state agencies to require Project Labor Agreements (“PLAs”) for nearly...more

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Cal/OSHA Approves Final Respirable Crystalline Silica Regulation, While Other Potential Limits on Engineered Stone Remain Under...

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On December 19, 2024, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board unanimously approved a proposal to make permanent amendments to its regulation regarding occupational exposures to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in the general industry...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Will President Trump Be a Champion of Construction and Infrastructure in Second Term?

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President-Elect Donald Trump's career in construction and development has made many believe that he will be a champion for the construction and infrastructure sectors in his second term. While we don't know the future, we can...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Progressive Design-Build Model and Co-Development Agreements in Canada: Five Key Considerations

Whether public or private, large infrastructure projects involve complex risk and resource management. Project owners must first identify, describe and mitigate design, construction, financing and operational risks, and then...more

Stoel Rives LLP

Addressing Tariffs in a Construction Contract: A Lawyer’s Perspective

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In 2024, many real estate developers pressed pause on new projects. Interest rates for multifamily loans were too high and the office market was still recovering from “work from home,” at least in the Pacific Northwest (where...more

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Issues Executive Order to Expedite Home Rebuilding After Devastating Fires - Meyers

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Following Governor Newsom’s recent Executive Order to assist those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County, on Monday, LA Mayor Karen Bass issued her own emergency Executive Order designed to expedite the...more

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Practical Considerations for Navigating Tariff Risk on Construction Projects

As the second Trump administration begins next week, developers, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers are evaluating the extent of the construction industry’s international ties – and contractual exposure to potential...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

MSHA/OSHA Civil Penalty Amounts Increase for 2025

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On January 10, 2025, the Department of Labor’s annual penalty adjustments were published in the Federal Register. The 2025 increases are approximately 2.6%.  The chart below applies to any penalties assessed after January 15,...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

From Confusion to Clarity: A Guide to Handling Concurrent Delays in Construction Projects

Over the years, general contractors and commercial developers have debated their rights during a concurrent delay. When a concurrent delay happens, the question arises: should the general contractor receive a) an extension of...more

Frantz Ward LLP

Offset, Setoff, and State Trends in Withholding Clauses

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States have been slowly clawing back at a higher-tier’s ability to withhold payments owed to its lower-tier subcontractors, aiming to protect subcontractors from undue financial hardship and ensure that payment disputes are...more

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JCT 2024 Contracts - Good Faith in Practice

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Not everyone will be familiar with the 1994 Latham Report that advocated the use of good faith, but the government’s Construction Playbook and the equivalent private sector Trust and Productivity report are more recent...more

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Four Factors to Consider After the Building Electromobility Infrastructure Act (GEIG) Comes into Effect

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As of January 1, 2025, the Building Electromobility Infrastructure Act (GEIG) has come into effect, bringing significant changes for property owners. Dr. Ulrich Flege summarizes the key points of the law below: Obligation...more

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[Webinar] Protect Sensitive Data and Control Costs: An eDiscovery Blueprint for the Construction Industry - January 29th, 11:00 am...

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The construction industry faces unique challenges in eDiscovery, from managing vast data volumes to protecting sensitive communications and plans. HaystackID®’s upcoming webcast will explore practical and advanced artificial...more

Bennett Jones LLP

Opportunities for Suppliers in Quebec Citys TramCite Project

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CDPQ Infra recently issued its noticed to the market to attract the interest from companies who can provide shadow operator services for the TramCité Project in Québec City and from companies with experience in the...more

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State of California and the City of Los Angeles Issue Orders to Expedite Recovery and Reconstruction in Response to Los Angeles...

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In response to the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-4-25 on January 12, 2025 to expedite the recovery process in affected communities. The following...more

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Governor Newsom’s January 12, 2025 Executive Order on Wildfire Recovery – CEQA Suspension and Key Provisions

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On January 12, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order in furtherance of his January 7 State of Emergency declaration to expedite recovery efforts following the devastating fires in Los Angeles and...more

Miller Nash LLP

Construction Notice of Completion Key to Unlocking Change Order Statutory Remedies

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The Washington Legislature enacted a requirement that contractors and subcontractors must get paid promptly for undisputed additional work on both public and private construction projects. The new law enacted in 2024...more

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Executive Order Signed to Waive CEQA and Coastal Act Requirements:

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In response to Southern California’s widespread fire devastation and concerns about how bureaucratic red tape might adversely impede recovery efforts, the Governor’s Office has issued an executive order to streamline the...more

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How should construction contracts approach potential tariffs?

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As an initial primer: tariffs typically work as a tax, charged on goods purchased and imported to the United States from a foreign country. The tariff is charged as a percentage on the price paid for the foreign good. Tariffs...more

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