[WEBINAR] Planning in the Coastal Zone
[WEBINAR] The Cost of Doing Business: Best Practices for Public Works Projects - Part One
Oregon’s prevailing wage rate law, sometimes referred to as the “Little Davis-Bacon Act,” has been in place in some form since 1959. Under the law, contractors that perform work on “public works” projects are required to pay...more
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
In one of his final official acts, on January 20, 2026, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation amending the state’s Project Labor Agreement (PLA) statute, N.J.S.A. 52:38‑1 et seq. The amendment allows...more
With 2026 approaching, it is a good time for contractors and construction industry professionals to take stock of recent changes in Georgia law. During the 2025 legislative session, the General Assembly enacted a series of...more
To be awarded a public contract in Oregon or Washington, a bidder generally must fulfill two requirements. The bidder must submit a responsive bid and be responsible for it. Originally published in the Oregon Daily...more
The Alabama Supreme Court issued its weekly release list on Friday, December 5th, which included one opinion of interest to the Alabama business community...more
Retainage is a critical tool for public project owners to ensure satisfactory contractor performance. The maximum retainage rate for public projects typically ranges from 5% to 10%, depending on the contract value. For large...more
In less than three years, Los Angeles will welcome the world to the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Over 15,000 athletes, tens of thousands of Games personnel, and millions of visitors will descend on Southern California,...more
Join us for a timely and informative webinar focused on the latest updates to construction law for public owners in Ohio. With key provisions of House Bill 96 taking effect on September 30, this session will provide essential...more
What separates communities that succeed in economic development from those that fail to win opportunities? This session will highlight real-world case studies of successful economic development projects – both large and...more
The New Jersey Supreme Court recently issued an important opinion providing clear guidance for companies seeking to do business with the state of New Jersey, that in public works projects, bid documents must be in full...more
Bricker Graydon is pleased to present a series of hybrid events covering hot topics impacting Ohio's political subdivisions throughout 2025. Join us in person in our Cleveland office or virtually via Zoom for the next event...more
This information memo is intended to provide an update on an area of law that affects many of our municipal and school district clients....more
Dive into the essential issues shaping municipalities, villages, and local governments in 2025. Our experienced attorneys will present concise 15-minute sessions on key topics, including: 1. Introduction: Top 10 Things...more
New Legislation Related to Redistricting, Public Works, Advertising, Fire Safety and Planning and Zoning - In Part Two of the New Law Guidance series from Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK), we cover important new legislation...more
Public works projects are a significant source of work for Nevada construction contractors. As the new year approaches, public works contractors will need to adjust their hiring and recordkeeping practices for each project to...more
During the 2022 Regular Session of the General Assembly of Georgia, the Legislature enacted legislation that impacts public works contracts. Ultimately, these revisions to O.C.G.A. §§ 13-10-80 & 81 appear most favorable to...more
Bradley has been publishing an ongoing survey of state-level bid protest processes and procedures (see, e.g., our post on “Bid Protests in New York”). For the next state in this ongoing series, we focus on the bid protest...more
Contractors beware – the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has ramped up audits of contractors as labor unions and related organizations flood the IDOL with “complaints. Remember, under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act...more
On September 30, 2020, Governor Newsom signed into law AB 2231, which limits the “de minimis” exception to California prevailing wage laws to all but the smallest projects. Specifically, the new law limits the de minimis...more
On June 26, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis signed fifteen bills into law, including HB 441, a revision to the allowable maximum dollar amount for continuing contracts for construction projects. Increasing the dollar cap from $2...more
The post-Memorial Day summer session has begun in Washington with the House and Senate facing a similar to-do list but with different approaches and philosophies. The main items on the summer agenda include the Phase 4...more
Telecommunications - AB 1699 Telecommunications: mobile Internet service providers: first response agencies: emergencies - Fire officials experienced a significant data transmission slowdown of their mobile emergency...more
The Rhode Island Superior Court came down with a few interesting decisions this year concerning Rhode Island General Law Section 37-13.1-1. That statute deals with actions against the State of Rhode Island on Highway and...more
This webinar discusses the responsibilities and authorities of local governments under the California Coastal Act, including the preparation of a Local Coastal Program and amendments and the issuance of coastal development...more