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Another Herbert Smith Freehills Partner in Australia Joins White & Case

Brad Strahorn reunites with Herbert Smith Freehills' former global construction and infrastructure disputes co-head Hamish Macpherson, who made the switch back in May.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Fatal Crane Crush Accident Resolved in $6.5M Settlement

The family of a man who was killed when a crane jib weighing more than 2,500 pounds fell on him have settled their claims against several construction companies for $6.5 million.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

UCF Improperly Used $38 Million on Building Project

UCF President Dale Whittaker told the state university system's Board of Governors that the school has replenished the state money, while taking steps to investigate the problem and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Leading Zoning Lawyer Joins Forces With Construction Boutique

Stephen Pollock is taking his zoning practice to Horn Williamson.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Beware of the AIA Form of Performance Bond

In their Construction Law column, Kenneth M. Block and Joshua M. Levy advise against the use of performance bonds, writing: The performance bond is for the benefit of the owner and, theoretically, allows the owner to make claims on the bond if the contractor defaults and recover its damages for nonperformance. We say “theoretically” because the performance bond portion of the A312 is so full of conditions and traps for the unwary owner that it may be of little value.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Two Recent Pa. Real Estate Decisions That Could Affect Future Cases

Pennsylvania courts have recently handed down several important decisions in the realm of real estate law that provide context for future cases.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Aventura Police Lack Immunity on Attorney's Excessive-Force Claim, Appeals Court Rules

Sgt. Terry Scott and Officer Joseph Craig are accused of using excessive force when arresting Dara Clarke. Clarke was opposing the construction of a sidewalk required for the controversial Prive at Island Estates high-end condominium.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

4. Todd Sheldon, PulteGroup Inc.

Sheldon joined Pulte in March 2017 from Americold, another Georgia-based company, where he had been EVP, GC and secretary since June 2013.
1 minute read

Daily Business Review

Miami Greenberg Traurig Duo Steers $350M Deal for New Manhattan Ritz

The financing is for a new Ritz-Carlton hotel in Manhattan's NoMad neighborhood.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Anti-Corruption Survey Shows China, Latin America Risks Worry In-House Legal Teams

The sixth annual global anti-corruption survey from global legal consulting firm AlixPartners found that 90 percent of companies operating in Latin America, and 94 percent of companies operating in China, reported their industries are exposed to corruption risk.
3 minute read

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