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Ontario, Canada Court Affirms City Lacked Control of Workplace and Exercised Due Diligence, Upholding Acquittal of OHSA Charges

Littler on 9/18/2024

In R. v. Greater Sudbury (City), 2024 ONSC 3959, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (OSCJ) dismissed an appeal of the trial judge’s decision in which she acquitted the City of Sudbury (City) of various charges under...more

Sustainable Development and Land Use Update 8.12.24

Allen Matkins on 8/13/2024

On June 27, 2024, the California First District Court of Appeal affirmed the denial of a writ petition challenging the City of Lafayette’s determination that a 12-unit residential condominium building qualified for the Class...more

Renewable Energy Update 8.05.24

Allen Matkins on 8/6/2024

According to the Department of the Interior, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proceeding with nine solar projects on public lands to potentially power nearly 2 million homes with clean energy. Among the projects, the...more

Supreme Court Narrows Local Governments’ Ability to Impose Impact Fees – A Potential Sea Change for California

Allen Matkins on 4/16/2024

On April 12, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its much-anticipated ruling in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, U.S. No. 22-1074 (petition for certiorari granted 9/29/23) (Sheetz). The case concerned the...more

Build Back Botter: What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Construction Workplace

Littler on 3/1/2024

“Hey Chat GPT, finish this building.” This dare, written on a billboard that went viral last year, captures a truth and a stereotype about the world of construction. The truth is that the construction industry will, for the...more

PropTech Update - 3.28.23

Allen Matkins on 3/30/2023

REITs are increasingly reliant on technologies across the spectrum of information technology and operating technology that range from cloud-based systems and the Internet of Things (IoT) to automated building management...more

Life Sciences Real Estate Update -1.06.23 #1

Allen Matkins on 1/9/2023

California’s lab and biotech industries provide 435,693 jobs that generate $376 billion in total economic output, according to a new report from Biocom California, an association representing life sciences companies and...more

The Site Report - Construction Law Insights, Issue 12, December 2022

Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC on 1/3/2023

Welcome to the 12th and final issue of the year for The Site Report. Top Three Construction Disputes and How to Avoid Them - Construction professionals sometimes feel as if it is déjà vu when it comes to disputes—and they...more

Inflation Reduction Act: Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirement FAQs and Key Takeaways from the Initial Guidance from the...

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 12/30/2022

As previously discussed in our blog Inflation Reduction Act: Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements, the Inflation Reduction Act (the “IRA”) restructured the tax credit system associated with qualified clean energy projects...more

The Future has Arrived – New Technologies in Construction

Fox Rothschild LLP on 10/21/2022

The construction industry has traditionally been slow to adapt to new technologies, but things are changing. Construction companies are keen to control costs (including increased costs due to supply chain issues), improve...more

Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks for the Construction and Real Estate Industries

Akerman LLP on 9/9/2022

The construction industry has experienced an amazing evolution in recent years thanks to the rapid adoption of new technologies. While all of this new technology has the potential to make companies more productive and more...more

OFCCP Week In Review: August 2022 #4

DirectEmployers Association on 8/23/2022

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Cynthia L. Hackerott. In today’s edition,...more

Adjusting to Construction in the Smart Home Technology Age

Snell & Wilmer on 4/18/2022

Over the years, smart home technology has improved, expanded, and become more reasonably priced. As a result, homeowners are increasingly including it in their construction plans. While the conveniences of smart home...more

FIDIC Climate Change Charter: Much Ado About Nothing?

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 1/7/2022

As an industry that accounts for approximately 38% of all emissions globally, the construction community will continue to focus its efforts on reducing emissions, such as by building with less waste, reusing materials,...more

Certification of Howard Terminal Project for Streamlined CEQA Review Under AB 734 Was Not Subject to AB 900 Deadlines

Perkins Coie on 12/7/2021

A California Court of Appeal held that special legislation providing fast-track judicial review to the Howard Terminal Project did not impose a deadline for the Governor to certify the project for streamlined environmental...more

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Invests Heavily in Cybersecurity

McDermott Will & Emery on 12/1/2021

On November 15, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), unleashing over $1 trillion of federal money to strengthen the nation’s infrastructure and fund other key programs...more

Managing construction risks in Asia-Pacific: Philippines

White & Case LLP on 11/24/2021

The Philippines construction industry is expected to grow with the introduction of the "Build, Build, Build" initiative and the amendment of a number of laws that would loosen restrictions on foreign investment. The...more

[Event] Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference - December 7th - 8th, Alberta, Canada

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 11/24/2021

Canada’s leading event for the turnaround community is returning to Calgary! Focusing on the most pressing issues affecting the industry The Canadian Institute’s 20th Annual Shutdowns Turnarounds Superconference ensures you...more

Law Brief®: David Pfeffer and Richard Schoenstein Discuss the Legal Implications of Infrastructure Collapses

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP on 7/20/2021

On the latest Law Brief® episode, David Pfeffer, Partner and Chair of the Construction Practice, joins Host Richard Schoenstein to discuss the legal implications of building collapses, and more common partial collapses. David...more

In California the Housing Crisis Yields to Luxury Spas

Snell & Wilmer on 9/24/2020

A recent court of appeal opinion out of San Diego demonstrates how the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) has once again been used to impede housing development—this time to the benefit of a high-end luxury spa. ...more

Data Security for Owners and Contractors: Protect Construction Investments From Catastrophic Loss

Bilzin Sumberg on 9/21/2020

Long before the COVID-19 pandemic, the construction industry was "going global" using available technology and cloud-based data storage and file sharing on all phases of projects. For example, a project owner might hire a...more

Using Legal Technology to Navigate Complex Data in Construction Arbitration

TransPerfect Legal on 9/4/2020

Technology is constantly evolving the construction and engineering industries. Recent trends include: - Big Data – using historical big data to improve efficiency - Artificial Intelligence (AI) – leveraging automation to...more

Best Practices in Pennsylvania Public Construction Preparation of the “Front-End” Bidding Requirements

Saul Ewing LLP on 8/27/2020

Public construction in Pennsylvania and elsewhere continues to present substantial challenges to local governmental entities. While some projects have been deferred in the current health and economic climate, at some point,...more

IRS Provides COVID-19 Pandemic Relief for Qualified Opportunity Zone Investments

Morgan Lewis on 6/24/2020

With the issuance of Notice 2020-39 (the Notice), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has provided relief for Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds (QOFs) and for investors in QOFs. While the relief provided in the Notice does not...more

Now is the Time for Construction Impact Claims

Cozen O'Connor on 6/2/2020

As most states, counties, and municipalities across the country lift restrictions on businesses and travel, it is easy to think the worst is behind us, especially for the construction industry. ...more

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