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Saul Ewing LLP

Pennsylvania’s New GRID Standards: Opportunities and Challenges for Data Center Developers

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As part of Governor Josh Shapiro's efforts to position Pennsylvania as a destination for large-scale data center investment, the Commonwealth recently released the Governor's Responsible Infrastructure Development ("GRID")...more

Foley Hoag LLP

Federal Court Vacates IRS Notice 2025-42, Restoring Five Percent Safe Harbor for “Beginning of Construction” on Wind and Solar...

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In a rare Saturday afternoon ruling on June 6, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia vacated IRS Notice 2025-42 in its entirety and remanded to the IRS for further proceedings....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Dispute Boards and Mega Projects: Lessons from the DRBF International Conference in Rome

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At the DRBF International Conference held in Rome on May 14–15, 2026, leading construction and dispute resolution practitioners convened to examine many aspects of dispute boards as a dispute avoidance and resolution process...more

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A Customized Approach to Data Center Construction

Data center construction projects are, to put it mildly, distinct. They differ from traditional construction in a host of manners, and are particularly distinctive because the value of the facility depends on unique measures...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Illinois Provides Additional Protections to Workers on Publicly Funded Projects

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In 2025, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed three new bills into law to amend the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (the Act): HB 1189, SB 1344, and HB 2488. These amendments, which became effective June 2025, expanded...more

Stinson LLP

Minnesota Court of Appeals Holds that an Insurer's Reservation of Rights Can Entitle an Insured to Select Independent Counsel

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On June 1, 2026, the Minnesota Court of Appeals issued a decision in Fabyanske, Westra, Hart & Thomson, P.A. v. Western National Mutual Insurance Company, in which the court held that a conflict of interest on the part of...more

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Virginia General Contractors to Face Expanded Responsibility for Unpaid Wages

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Beginning July 1, 2026, potential liability of general contractors in Virginia for unpaid wages will greatly expand under newly enacted House Bill 238. This represents a major shift in risk allocation in the construction...more

Goodwin

Forward Purchasing Hotels in Europe: Managing Risk in a Rebounding Market

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Capital is flowing back into the European hotel sector at pace. Across the UK and Europe, transaction volumes rose sharply in 2024 (as we await full 2025 data), reaching levels not seen since before the pandemic. Investor...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Building Hope in Worcester: CMHA Breaks Ground on Transformational Resource Center

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Earlier this month, the Central Massachusetts Housing Alliance (CMHA) celebrated a major milestone in Worcester’s ongoing effort to address homelessness: the groundbreaking of a new Resource Center at the corner of Gold and...more

Harris Beach Murtha

Buffalo Rethinks Handling of Vacant Buildings; Could Impact Housing Supply

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Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan recently announced a new plan to address the city’s vacant-building problem and housing shortage: prioritize stabilization and rehabilitation before demolition....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

SB 426 and Tenant Improvements: Does Ownership of the Finished Buildout Matter?

Oregon's Senate Bill 426 broadens potential wage-payment exposure on private construction projects by imposing joint and several liability on certain owners and direct contractors for unpaid wages owed to covered construction...more

Snell & Wilmer

Prevailing Wage Law, Worker Classification, and Reimbursement: Lessons From Anton’s Services and Changes Under SB 809

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From worker classification to expense reimbursement, California employers must navigate a complex regulatory landscape to avoid the pitfalls of noncompliance and their costly consequences. This challenge particularly impacts...more

White & Case LLP

Rewriting the foundations: Key changes under UAE Federal Decree Law No. 25 of 2025

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On 1 June 2026, the United Arab Emirates' new civil code (Federal Decree Law No. 25 of 2025) (the "New Civil Code") came into force, replacing Federal Law No. 5 of 1985 (the "Old Civil Code"). The new legislation reflects the...more

Freiberger Haber LLP

How Much Can A Subcontractor Collect on Its Mechanics’ Lien?

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As discussed in our recent article “Mechanics’ Liens and Discharge Bonds,” mechanics’ liens are powerful tools available to, inter alia, contractors, laborers, and materialmen when they are not paid for their work in...more

White and Williams LLP

What’s the Rush? When Repairs Are Not “Improvements” in Minnesota

In Haire-Cochran v. 24 Restore, Inc., No. A25-1206, 2026 Minn. App. LEXIS 153, the Court of Appeals of Minnesota (Court of Appeals) addressed whether construction work performed after a fire loss to a property constituted an...more

A&O Shearman

New UAE civil code: what construction parties need to know

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The UAE’s new Civil Code came into effect on June 1, 2026. Below we address the key developments parties to construction contracts and disputes arising out of those contracts must know....more

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New Rules for Government Contractors: Compliance Changes for the Construction Industry

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Significant changes to federal contracting rules are reshaping how businesses interact with the U.S. government, particularly when it comes to compliance, workforce policies, and pricing strategies These changes stem...more

Mayer Brown

Examining the New UAE Civil Code — Part 2: Muqawala Contracts

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On 1 June 2026, the New UAE Civil Code (Federal Decree Law No. 25/2025) entered into force, repealing the Old UAE Civil Code (Federal Law No. 5/1985). The New Civil Code contains a number of important changes to the law...more

Allen Matkins

Pending State Housing Laws Clear First Legislative Hurdle

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The following state housing bills were passed by the applicable house of origin by the May 29, 2026 legislative deadline, meaning that they will continue to move forward in the legislative process....more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 5, 2026

Welcome to our fifth issue of 2026 of The Site Report – our construction law insights e-newsletter. During the summer months, our firm is pleased to host a talented group of law students, who get the opportunity to...more

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California OSHSB Evaluating Ban on Artificial Stone Products

On May 21, 2026, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (OSHSB) voted to initiate an emergency rulemaking process to evaluate whether the fabrication and installation of artificial stone products with...more

Bennett Jones LLP

BC Government Announces it is Soliciting Feedback on Prompt Payment Legislation

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On May 26, 2026, the Province of British Columbia announced that it was initiating a six-week consultation process on the implementation of the new Construction Prompt Payment Act (the Act) between May 26, 2026 and July 7,...more

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Ontario’s Bill 98 Receives Royal Assent, Bringing Refinements to Planning and Development

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The Ontario Government has passed legislation to streamline the planning and development process, standardizing official plans, further reducing the scope of site plan control, and refining the encumbered parkland dedication...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

ICC 2026 arbitration rules: A new three-month route to a final ICC award

The 2026 International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Rules of Arbitration entered into force on June 1, 2026. The revisions modernize ICC arbitration while preserving its core architecture, with updates addressing arbitrator...more

K&L Gates LLP

NJ Court Rejects Coverage-Minimizing Application of Non-Cumulation Clauses in Construction Defect Cases

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A recent New Jersey trial court decision confirmed expansive coverage for commercial general liability policyholders entrenched in construction defect litigation involving continuous and progressive property damage. New...more

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