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Cole Schotz

Federal Court Limits a General Contractor’s Liability For Its Subcontractor’s Unpaid Union Benefit Contributions Under New York’s...

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On January 4, 2022, Labor Law §198-e – known as New York’s Wage Theft Law – went into effect. The Wage Theft Law, which applies to private construction projects, makes the prime/general contractor responsible for unpaid wages...more

Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani

Construction Law Update - First Quarter 2025

GRSM’s Construction Group is pleased to publish the latest issue of our Construction Law Update, a quarterly take on trends of interest to design professionals, contractors, and developers throughout the country....more

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt PC

OP-ED: Addressing Wage Theft Issues in the Construction Industry

In Oregon, unpaid workers can sue their employers directly or file administrative complaints with the U.S. Department of Labor or its state counterpart, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). Workers often file...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Court Affirms $1 Nominal Damage Award in Wind Farm Construction Dispute

Court Affirms $1 Nominal Damage Award in Wind Farm Construction Dispute The general contractor on the 60-turbine wind farm project in Good Hope, Illinois, is entitled to collect a whopping $1 on its cost-to-complete claim...more

J.S. Held

Lessons Learned from the Recent Ruling on Contractor Responsibilities in Delay and Inefficiency Claims

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The recent ruling in Berkley Insurance Company v. Suffolk Construction Company, issued by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, has highlighted several significant lessons for subcontractors,...more

Gray Reed

Lien and Bond Claims in June 2025: Dates to Remember

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

Guidepost Solutions LLC

[Webinar] Avoid Costly Mistakes in Your Next Data Center Project – Learn How - May 30th, 11:00 am BST

Avoiding Pitfalls in the Data Center Rush - The global demand for data centers is accelerating—and so is the pressure to deliver fast, secure, and scalable infrastructure. But in the rush to meet demand, critical missteps...more

Guidepost Solutions LLC

[Webinar] Avoid Costly Mistakes in Your Next Data Center Project – Learn How - May 21st, 12:00 pm EDT

Avoiding Pitfalls in the Data Center Rush - The global demand for data centers is accelerating—and so is the pressure to deliver fast, secure, and scalable infrastructure. But in the rush to meet demand, critical missteps...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Proportional Fault Indemnification Provisions Held Enforceable in Alabama

The Alabama Supreme Court found that an indemnification provision was enforceable that required a subcontractor to indemnify a general contractor on a proportional-fault basis against liability for death or personal injury. ...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Whiting-Turner Prevails in Wrongful Termination Dispute

A California appeals court has upheld a $5 million award in favor of Whiting-Turner Contracting Company and against the owner of a 12-story, Virgin-brand hotel in San Francisco. Whiting-Turner agreed to construct the hotel...more

Marshall Dennehey

General Contract May Be Entitled to Award of Attorneys’ Fees Against Subcontractor, Despite Jury’s Apportionment of Damages

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Babin Builders and Development Inc. v. Quinones, Fla. 1st DCA, No. 1D2022-4103, February 12, 2025 - For construction defect litigation, many times we are called into action to defend a subcontractor who has been included as a...more

Saul Ewing LLP

AIA Releases Updated Design-Build Forms

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Earlier this year, the American Institute of Architects (“AIA”) released updated form contract documents for traditional design-build (“Traditional DB”) construction projects and introduced a new set of progressive...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

Jackson Walker

Understanding “Action Over” Claims and Third-Party Over Indemnity

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An “action over” (also called a “third-party over action”) is a type of legal action (lawsuit or arbitration) in which an injured employee, after collecting workers’ compensation benefits from his employer, files a tort claim...more

Hanson Bridgett

Taking Responsibility: Who’s At Fault? Lorenzo Court Says Everyone

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A recent court ruling raises questions and concerns over the scope of liability owners and contractors may face when a subcontractor's employee is involved in an off-site accident during the course of construction. ...more

Gray Reed

Lien and Bond Claims in May 2025: Dates to Remember

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Use this guide as a reference when filing lien and bond claim notices for the month of May....more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Ohio Ruling Highlights Timing Importance for Naming Defendants in Injury Claims

An recent Ohio appellate court decision reinforces a critical point for plaintiffs and a crucial defense strategy for defendants: if you don’t properly and timely name individual employees/agents in a lawsuit, you may lose...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Yes, Damages for Delay: Court Permits Delay Damage Claim to Proceed

A federal court in upstate New York is permitting a subcontractor’s delay claim to proceed notwithstanding a “no damages for delay” provision in the subcontract. The case, The Pike Company, Inc. v. Tri-Krete, Ltd., involves...more

Rumberger | Kirk

Adapting to Change: New Rules of Civil Procedure Require New Considerations for Construction Attorneys

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On Jan. 1, 2025, the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure changed dramatically. The new rules and amendments are designed to enhance efficiency and impact the setting of cases for trial, case management, discovery practice,...more

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC

Subcontracting Lessons on Indemnity Provisions, Consistency of Contract Terms and Estoppel From the SC Court of Appeals

The Retreat at Charleston National Country Club Home Owners Ass’n, Inc. v. Winston Carlyle Charleston National, LLC, S.C. App. Case No. 2021-001050, Opinion No. 6099 (Feb. 12, 2025) Key Takeaways: Case Summary (for those of...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Washington Court of Appeals Reaffirms General Contractors' Duty To Maintain Safe Jobsite

If a general contractor thinks its responsibility for ensuring a safe workplace extends only to its own employees, that belief is mistaken. In a recent case, the Washington Court of Appeals made clear that as long as a...more

Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP

Tips for Setting the GMP

Under the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) construction contract delivery method, great care and attention must be given by the owner in setting the GMP, usually done by way of a “GMP Amendment,” following the CM’s submission...more

Goldberg Segalla

[Webinar] Building Under Pressure: Navigating the Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on Construction Contracts - March 25th, 12:00 pm -...

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Join Goldberg Segalla partner Laura Colca for an insightful webinar that delves into the complexities of how Trump’s tariffs have reshaped the construction industry. Learn the financial and logistical impacts of tariffs on...more

Stoel Rives LLP

Subcontracts: Tips For General Contractors And Subcontractors

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Drafting and negotiating subcontracts can be tricky for both general contractors and subcontractors. General contractors are caught in between owners and subcontractors as the ones that will be held responsible for the work...more

Nossaman LLP

[Webinar] Understanding Labor Productivity Challenges on Construction Projects - February 25th, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm PT

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Labor productivity on construction projects is often the most important factor in determining the financial success of the project. Please join us for a complimentary webinar on February 25, 2025, as Jill Jaffe leads a...more

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