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Understanding Generative AI in Contract Lifecycle Management

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Generative AI is just beginning to fully integrate across the contracting lifecycle, from pre- to post-execution. Many of today’s providers specialize in niche processes only. Here are five examples of where generative AI is...more

Adams & Reese

Reconnaissance is Key – A Veteran Business Owner’s Guide on Commercial Leases

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Veteran business owners: whether you are setting up shop in an office building or in a retail strip mall, your commercial lease is a critical piece of your company’s mission. Just like a well-defined business plan, a clear...more

PilieroMazza PLLC

The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting, Part 3: Best Practices for OTA Negotiations

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In this Part 3 of PilieroMazza’s blog series, “The Rise of OTA in Defense Contracting,” we discuss tactics and best practices defense contractors should deploy when negotiating terms once selected for an OT award. This is...more

Goodwin

Exclusivity Provisions: Fintechs Need an Active Backup Bank

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Virtually every bank’s form lending program agreement we’ve negotiated for our fintech clients has come with an exclusivity provision.  The bank’s policy behind them is simple: We’ve put in the time, effort, expertise...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Webinar] Effective PBM Contracting in a Changing World: From Procurement to Contract Execution - May 13th, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EDT

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The process of procuring a new PBM and perhaps adopting a new pharmacy program design can be excruciatingly long, full of anticipated and unanticipated pitfalls and – if not thoughtfully and meticulously planned – can result...more

BCLP

"Battle of the Forms” in the Hong Kong Construction Industry

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What lawyers call a “battle of the forms” occurs when two parties, negotiating a contract, exchange conflicting standard terms during the contract negotiation and formation. This leads to the obvious and not uncommon dilemma:...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Avoiding Contract Conflicts: Five Key AIA Provisions to Align with Lease Agreements

This article continues a series offering practical guidance to developers, owners, and project teams on how to proactively harmonize American Institute of Architects (AIA) construction documents with the broader contractual...more

Porter Hedges LLP

How do you solve a problem like a tariff? Understanding and addressing tariff risks in construction contracts.

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Since February 2025, numerous tariffs affecting the construction industry have been announced, imposed, and paused. These tariffs present a problem for parties drafting and negotiating construction contracts—namely how to...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Avoiding Contract Conflicts: 5 Key AIA Provisions to Align with Loan Documents

When negotiating construction contracts, attorneys often focus on the American Institute of Architects (AIA) A201-2017 General Conditions, a widely used standard in the industry. However, construction loan agreements, drafted...more

Wiley Rein LLP

[Podcast] Contracting for Success: Key Legal Considerations When Segmenting Pharmacy Benefit Programs

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In this episode of The Wiley Contracting Chronicles, co-hosts Jordan Ross and Brooke DeLoatch take a deeper dive into program segmentation within pharmacy benefit programs. After outlining the concept in their previous...more

Hanson Bridgett

Protecting Your Bottom Line: Adjusting Supply Chain Contracts to Mitigate Tariff Impacts

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Recent shifts in international tariff policies have created significant uncertainty for US importers. As a buyer, revisiting your supply contracts now can help safeguard your business from unexpected costs and disruptions. ...more

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

My Fashion (Legal) Odyssey: Part 6 How To Choose, Use (And Not Abuse) Your Lawyer

The selection of a professional by a lay person is often a dicey matter. Choosing a lawyer is no different. What qualities should you look for? What are the indicators of a lawyer to avoid? Don’t use your lawyer cousin Bernie...more

Mayer Brown

Legal Developments in Construction Law April 2025 New

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1. AND "WITHOUT PREJUDICE" PROTECTION FROM DISCLOSURE APPLIES WHEN? Without prejudice privilege is a legal rule protecting genuine negotiation discussions from disclosure, the object being to encourage negotiations that...more

Venable LLP

Ten Recommendations for Negotiating Your International Technology Contracts in 2025

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Want to learn more about drafting, negotiating, and understanding intellectual property and technology contracts and have 10 minutes to spare? Grab your morning coffee or afternoon tea and dig into our Tech Contract Quick...more

Vinson & Elkins LLP

Navigating New Tariffs: What Energy Project Developers Need to Know About Equipment Procurement and Supplier Negotiations

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The recent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration mark a significant shift in U.S. trade policy that is expected to have a wide-ranging impact across multiple sectors, including in the energy sector. While the...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Top of Mind Issues When Negotiating Global Distribution Agreements: A Conversation with Marie Davy

As part of our Spotlight series, we welcome Marie Davy, who recently joined Morgan Lewis as a partner in our Paris office, to discuss key issues to consider when negotiating global distribution agreements....more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

From Mistake to Misconduct, April 2025 - Beyond the Boilerplate

The term “boilerplate” originates from the printing industry, where “boilerplate” referred to metal plates with standardized text used for newspapers and other publications. In legal documents and contracts, boilerplate...more

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP

[Webinar] Mission-Critical Infrastructure: Navigating Risk in Data Center Design and Construction - April 24th, 11:00 am - 12:00...

What are key legal strategies for managing risk in the fast-evolving world of data center development? In this informative webinar, you'll learn principles of risk allocation, the influence of emerging technologies, common...more

Tucker Arensberg, P.C.

Warning to Small Business Owners: Don’t Contract Your Way Out of a Local Venue!

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Small business owners often wait for things to go wrong before consulting with attorneys. This is understandable. Consulting a lawyer can delay a transaction and nobody likes the added expense....more

Sands Anderson PC

What to Know About Letters of Intent in Real Estate and Business Deals

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Thinking about selling your business or a piece of real estate? You’ll likely need to start with a Letter of Intent (LOI), so it is important to know the basics before you dive in....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Allocating the Risk of Tariff Price Increases

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As the Trump Administration’s tariffs are now in effect, owners, developers, and contractors managing pending construction projects face questions about who is ultimately responsible for impacts (both time and cost) resulting...more

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing

Outsourcing Update: The Convergence of Business Process Outsourcing and Digital Enablement

Gone are the days when a company could outsource the “people” that perform a business process without considering, and likely including in the outsourcing arrangement, the digital enablement of the underlying workflows and...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Commercial Tenant Improvements: Key Considerations for Lease Negotiations

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A significant inducement in many new leases and lease renewals is landlord funding and/or constructing improvements that customize the leased premises to the needs of the tenant’s business. The allocation of cost for these...more

Gray Reed

Industrial Insights: Time Extensions

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Well, Q1 of 2025 ended with a bang and continued the expansion of transactional work for the Gray Reed Construction Team. The announcement of tariffs and feared disruptions in the supply chain certainly created a point of...more

Mintz

Seller Considerations When Negotiating a Letter of Intent

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Negotiating and signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) is a key inflection point in the process of selling your business. Buyers and sellers both want the LOI to ensure a base level of understanding on certain key terms such as...more

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