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Mayer Brown

Finishing the Build: Private Damages Class Action to Extend Competition Enforcement in Housebuilding Sector

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The recent announcement of a proposed collective action for damages against housebuilders provides further evidence of a paradigm change in the competition law landscape in the United Kingdom ("UK"). This claim follows...more

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2026 California Employment Law Update: Independent Contractors and Employee Vehicle Business Expenses

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Effective January 1, 2026, SB 809 adds Labor Code sections 2750.9, 2775.5, and 2802.2. The law reaffirms that mere ownership of a vehicle, including a personal vehicle or a commercial vehicle used by a person in providing...more

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Ohio’s New E-Verify Requirement: What Nonresidential Construction Contractors Need to Know

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Ohio has adopted a new workforce verification law that will directly affect many construction companies operating in the state. Beginning March 19, 2026, certain construction employers will be required to use the federal...more

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New Jersey Imposes Apprentice and Length of Service Requirements on Prevailing Wage Projects

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On January 12, 2026, New Jersey enacted amendments to the Public Works Contractor Registration Act. Effective in mid-March, the amendments establish minimum qualifications for workers on public works projects. To perform...more

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Lien and Bond Claims in February 2026: Dates to Remember

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Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of February. Be sure to subscribe to the Texas Construction Law Blog to automatically receive our monthly lien and bond guides, as well as...more

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Legal Developments in Construction Law: January 2026

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1. Knowledge requirements for waiver by election in contractual termination rights - The Court of Appeal recently considered the principle of waiver by election, specifically whether a party’s conduct following a contractual...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

AVOID Act Limits Time Period to Initiate Third-Party Complaints

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On December 19, 2025, Governor Hochul signed the Avoiding Vexatious Overuse of Impleading to Delay (AVOID) Act into law. The law amends CPLR Section 1007 to impose strict time limits on the commencement of third-party...more

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Construction Outlook 2026: What Contractors Need to Know

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As 2026 gets underway, the construction industry is settling into a more measured pace. The explosive growth driven by a handful of megaprojects over the past few years is leveling off, but opportunity hasn’t disappeared,...more

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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