News & Analysis as of

Contract Terms Municipalities

Bricker Graydon LLP

HB 497, Updating Several County Laws Including Those for Construction Projects, Is Now Effective

Bricker Graydon LLP on

House Bill 497 (HB 497) took effect on  April 9, 2025, and introduced various changes to the laws governing counties in Ohio. Below are some  key changes in HB 497 that impact county construction projects....more

Blank Rome LLP

MA Cannabis Commission Releases New HCA Resources

Blank Rome LLP on

Last week, the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (“CCC” or the “Commission”) released new resources for navigating the rocky waters of community impact fees (“CIFs”) and host community agreements (“HCAs”). This...more

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,...

New York City to Consider Its Own Ban on Employer Noncompete Agreements Following Governor’s Veto

New York City lawmakers are considering a measure that would make the city the latest jurisdiction to ban noncompete agreements between employers and their employees, after Governor Kathy Hochul in December 2023 vetoed a...more

BakerHostetler

Members of the New York City Council Introduce Three Bills Seeking To Restrict Employers’ Use of Non-Competes

BakerHostetler on

Members of the New York City Council are looking to accomplish what the New York State Legislature could not – proposing various bans on the use of non-competes in New York City. On February 28, 2024, members of the New York...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Tribunal Administrativo de Boyacá, Colombia confirma decisión que prohíbe minería en Gachantivá

Holland & Knight LLP on

El pasado 13 de diciembre de 2023, el Tribunal Administrativo de Boyacá resolvió el recurso de apelación interpuesto en contra de la decisión que negó las pretensiones de la demanda de nulidad decidida el 25 de marzo de 2021....more

Stokes Wagner

LA Requires Labor Peace Agreements for Hospitality Operations on LA County Property

Stokes Wagner on

At the September 15 meeting, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted a new policy that will affect hospitality businesses operating on Los Angeles County property. Policy 5.290 was recommended to the Board in a...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Municipal Development Agreement: Found To Be Illegal Contract Zoning

Farrell Fritz, P.C. on

In the Matter of Giora Neeman v Town of Warwick, __AD3d__, 2020 NY Slip Op 03112, the Second Department recently declared that a development agreement entered into between the respondent/defendant Black Bear Family...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Federal Court in PA Finds Liquidated Damages Provision Unenforceable Where the Per Day Liquidated Damage Amount Was Copied from...

Troutman Pepper Locke on

D.A. Nolt, Inc. v. The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, 2020 BL 199761 (E.D. Pa. May 28, 2020) - The Philadelphia Municipal Authority (the “Authority”) contracted D.A. Nolt, Inc. (“Nolt”) to renovate a building that would...more

BCLP

U.S. COVID-19: New York City Enacts Legislation with Ramifications for Commercial Leases

BCLP on

Oh May 26, 2020, Mayor DeBlasio signed into law two of the three bills discussed in our previous alert aimed at providing relief to commercial tenants due to the pandemic crisis. Both laws will go into effect immediately....more

Buchalter

Buchalter Client Alert: Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate Transactions

Buchalter on

The world-wide declared pandemic... is impacting daily life, both personally and professionally. Real estate transactions are being delayed, projections altered and consumer-oriented businesses impacted. While small...more

Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Force Majeure Events in the Midst of COVID-19

The outbreak of COVID-19 has challenged businesses across the board in unprecedented ways. Major conferences and events have been cancelled, restaurants across the country are closing down, and supply chains have been...more

Smith Anderson

Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate, Construction and Supply Contracts

Smith Anderson on

As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to disrupt lives and businesses, it is important to consider how it may affect your real estate, construction, and supply businesses. Every situation and contract will be different, so it...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

COVID-19 Outbreak Creates Disclosure and Due Diligence Challenges

Ballard Spahr LLP on

Disclosure to municipal bond investors of material risks stemming from the coronavirus outbreak presents a serious concern in the municipal securities industry. This is particularly true in certain sectors, including bonds...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

Single Contractor Not Precluded from Providing Both Design and Construction Services

Case Provides Valuable Guidance for Public Agencies Wanting One Contractor for Two Phases - A contractor that had two separate contracts with a school district — one for preconstruction services and the other for...more

Franczek P.C.

Court Decision Reminds School Boards of the Importance of “Sunshine” in Guaranteed Energy Savings and Other Construction Contracts...

Franczek P.C. on

In a recent Illinois Appellate Court decision, a taxpayer unsuccessfully challenged a school district’s guaranteed energy savings contract. School Board members should be aware of this decision because the favorable outcome...more

Perkins Coie

City’s Agreement to Extend Life of Billboards Violated Initiative Measure Prohibiting New Billboards

Perkins Coie on

The Second District Court of Appeal held that the purported amendment of an agreement to extend the period in which billboards were permitted within the City constituted a new agreement and hence violated the terms of a...more

Allen Matkins

California Court Tackles Question Of When An Amendment Is A New Agreement

Allen Matkins on

The parties to an agreement agree upon a change to the terms. Should the change be labeled an "amendment" or a "new agreement". Often this will simply be a question of nomenclature. Sometimes, however, more the difference...more

Buchalter

Slow as a Turtle? “No Damages For Delay” Clause Inapplicable to Contractor’s Claim Against Architect

Buchalter on

When we think of delays on a construction project, the first inquiry is to identify the turtle—the one party holding up progress or causing the delay. Many times, the parties’ contract will dictate whether the contractor can...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

When Can A Municipal Board Approve a Contract “In Substance?” The Answer May Be Different in a Village and in a Town

Farrell Fritz, P.C. on

It turns out, according to the Supreme Court, Orange County, that the standards for review of municipal contracts are noticeably less stringent for New York Village Boards than for Town Boards. ...more

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard,...

Wholesale Water Contract: Arkansas Court of Appeals Addresses Municipality/Water Authority Rate Calculation Dispute

The Arkansas Court of Appeals addressed in a May 23rd opinion a dispute between an Arkansas municipality and public water authority in regards to the sale and purchase of water. See Northeast Public Water Authority of the...more

Carlton Fields

Eighth Circuit Holds That A Motion To Dismiss Based On An Arbitration Clause Is Not A Challenge To The Court’s Jurisdiction

Carlton Fields on

A municipality sued the company that constructed its water treatment facility, in connection with contaminants found in the water supply. The parties had entered into a series of agreements which contained choice of law and...more

Bracewell LLP

Management Contracts & Private Business Use–IRS Releases Favorable Guidance

Bracewell LLP on

Coming as welcome news to those involved in the municipal bond market, Revenue Procedure 2016-44 provides helpful guidance for governmental issuers and 501(c)(3) borrowers entering into long-term contracts with private...more

22 Results
 / 
View per page
Page: of 1

"My best business intelligence, in one easy email…"

Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
*By using the service, you signify your acceptance of JD Supra's Privacy Policy.
- hide
- hide