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The Legal Intelligencer

SCOTUS' Busy Term in Government Contracts and Its Implications

In two important decisions, SCOTUS decided a set of consolidated cases and an appeal from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit regarding the FCA. Justice Clarence Thomas delivered the court's unanimous opinion in the consolidated cases, while Justice Elena Kagan delivered the court's opinion in Polansky.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Construction Nightmare Next Door—It's No 'Party' When Excavations Go Wrong

The role of the construction attorney in this instance is to attempt to minimize the damage, effectively assert all relevant causes of action, and ensure that any applicable insurance policies are triggered. Careless or negligent excavation practices have long been the main culprits in these cases, which are disastrous for both the contractor and neighboring family.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Federal Infrastructure Projects and the Requirements of 'BABA'

The Buy American Act currently requires the cost of the components of the manufactured product to exceed 60% of the total cost of all components. But BABA became effective before the adoption of regulatory guidance, so there is a significant "catch-up" effort to provide guidance for BABA contracts, including those currently underway.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Federal Lawsuits Target Huawei, Lafarge, Alleging They've Aided Terrorist Organizations

The actions allege the companies violated the Anti-Terrorism Act by directly and indirectly funding terror organizations including al-Qaeda.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

3D-Printed Homebuilder ICON Hires Former Tesla, Amazon Lawyer as GC

Newly appointed ICON General Counsel Robert Harmon said it took "something extraordinary" to lure him away from Amazon, the opportunity to use "advanced technology to build a future with affordable, resilient and beautiful homes on this planet and beyond."
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

As High Interest Rates Threaten Florida Real Estate Deals, Private Cash Flows to the Rescue

"People are having to get creative in order to get deals across the finish line," Jaime Sturgis, CEO of South Florida-based real estate brokerage Native Realty, said. "A lot of people are really looking for bridge options, where they can get through the next 12 to 18 months."
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Giant Window-Maker Andersen Passes Legal Torch

Taking the legal reins of North America's largest maker of windows and doors is Andrea Nordaune, a 25-year company veteran.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

How Climate Change Affects Construction Projects

These radical weather changes can affect the timeliness and financing of a construction project. Additionally, adverse weather, including, but not limited to, wildfires, intense flooding, and extreme heat, causes site safety issues and working hazards that contractors must now take into consideration.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Injured Construction Worker Settles For $1.9 Million in Essex

A construction worker who sustained neck and back injuries in a jobsite agreed to a $1.9 million settlement in his Essex County suit, Dos Santos…
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

How We Won: Small Law Firm Says It Bested Cole Scott Kissane

Both sides have claimed victory in the long-running litigation over a condo unit allegedly sold without utilities, but it seems the latest round went to the smaller firm.
5 minute read

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