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Frequently Asked Questions About the Notice of Contract Mechanism for North Carolina Contractors and Subcontractors

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The Notice of Contract Mechanism is one of the most misunderstood mechanisms within lien law, and can have significant financial impacts on general contractors and subcontractors alike. As construction attorneys in North...more

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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

DLA Piper

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

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

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

Frantz Ward LLP

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

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

White & Case LLP

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

Paul Hastings LLP

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

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

SJC Hears New Prompt Pay Act Case

This week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) heard argument on a Prompt Pay Act (PPA) dispute, J.C. Cannistraro, LLC v. Columbia Construction Co. The Cannistraro case comes on the heels of the SJC’s first...more

Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman PC

Navigating Ohio’s New E-Verify Mandate: A Guide for Construction Firms

The landscape of the Ohio construction industry has shifted significantly with the enactment of the E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act (House Bill 246). The law (Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §4151.01 et seq.) introduces mandatory...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

Ohio Enacts New E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Effective March 19, 2026

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed the E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act into law, creating new compliance obligations for nonresidential construction contractors in Ohio....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

California’s Retention Reform on Private Construction Projects

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Retention has long been a contentious issue in California construction. Traditionally, owners withheld retention of 10% from each progress payment until completion, arguing it was necessary to ensure performance, quality and...more

Venable LLP

Crossing the (Property) Line Part Three: Implications of the December 2025 Amendments to RPAPL § 881 and New § 882

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On December 5, 2025, Governor Hochul signed into law an amended RPAPL § 881 statute (the "2025 Amended Statute"). We previously addressed this proposed amendment in two articles, the first published in a 2024 issue of the...more

King & Spalding

Navigating Brownfield Projects: A Practical Playbook for Owners and Developers

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The Middle East projects market is seeing a surge in “brownfield”1 expansion projects where owners are seeking to refurbish or upgrade existing operational assets to maximise their utility (and value).2 This Client alert sets...more

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The Saiber Construction Law Column: January 2026

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As discussed in a prior Saiber Construction Law Column, in New Jersey, the “economic-loss doctrine” bars tort claims when the plaintiff’s only damages are economic in nature because, when parties enter into a contractual...more

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Variations and Procedural Requirements Under the FIDIC Yellow Book

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What happens under a FIDIC Yellow Book 1999 when the Engineer approves a variation and the varied work is carried out but both Engineer and Contractor fail to follow the relevant contractual procedures? Is the Contractor...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Les modifications à la Loi sur la construction de l’Ontario sont désormais en vigueur

Le 1er janvier 2026, d’importantes modifications à la Loi sur la construction de l’Ontario (la « Loi »), promulguées par la Loi de 2024 visant à bâtir l’Ontario pour vous (auparavant, le « projet de loi 216 ») et la Loi de...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

How Do Georgia’s Newest Construction Laws Affect Your Construction Projects for 2026?

2025 was a busy year for the Georgia Legislature and Governor, and several key laws were enacted that impact construction in Georgia that took effect July 1, 2025. As you will see, certain House and Senate bills overlapped on...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 1, 2026

Welcome- Welcome to our first issue of 2026 of The Site Report – our construction law insights e-newsletter. We hope you find it informative and helpful. If you have suggestions for content, format, or anything else,...more

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First Court of Appeals Decision Broadly Applies Express Negligence Doctrine

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Contracting parties operating in Texas are no doubt mindful of the express negligence rule: If the contracting parties intend to indemnify a party for the consequences of its own negligence, they must specifically and...more

Clark Hill PLC

Suretyship: A Primer On Common Indemnity Agreement Provisions

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Any contractor seeking bonding capacity, whether it be for public or private projects, will necessarily see a general indemnity agreement as a part of establishing a relationship with any surety. ...more

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Texas Business Court Quarterly Update – 2025 Q4 Summaries

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In the final quarter of 2025, the Texas Business Court closed its first calendar year of operation with a full slate of notable opinions. The Business Court continued to release opinions clarifying its jurisdiction, including...more

Butler Snow LLP

AI in Construction – for Industry Leaders and Lawyers

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Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in the construction industry. It’s present in the day-to-day workflow of owners, contractors, design professionals, and construction lawyers....more

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