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National Law Journal

Construction of Virginia Natural Gas Pipeline Halted by 4th Circuit

In an action brought by environmental groups, a federal appeals court has blocked construction of a proposed stretch of natural gas pipeline that would cross the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, saying federal regulators failed to abide by appropriate permitting procedures.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Practitioners Should Be Wary of Arbitration Provisions in Residential Real Estate Transactions

Arbitration is a streamlined dispute resolution process, with limited discovery, that often leads to the swift and equitable resolution of disputes. Arbitration provisions can also act as a sword and a shield for the corporations that include these provisions in their employment agreements and other contracts.
1 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

What US Construction Companies Need to Know About the GDPR to Avoid Fines

On May 25, 2018, the European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect. This law makes significant changes to European data privacy and security requirements for companies dealing with individuals located in the EU (whether they are citizens, immigrants, or visitors at the time their data is collected).
7 minute read

The Recorder

Granite Construction Brings on Industry Vet as New General Counsel

Craig Hall has spent more than two decades in the construction industry in the run-up to joining the Watsonville-based, publicly-traded construction company.
1 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

How the Miller Act May Help a Subcontractor Avoid the Effect of Subcontract Terms

Construction is a risky business. Construction contracting is an exercise in dealing with risks by allocating them among the various project participants. Most construction contracts contain terms and conditions that shift the risk of nonpayment from the owner downstream to the subcontractor.
1 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Changes to American Institute of Architects' Standard Forms Reflect Industry Practice

The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) standard form construction contracts are among the most widely used form agreements in the construction industry.
1 minute read

Daily Business Review

Battle of the Brickell High-Rises: Panorama Construction Allegedly Damaged Other Towers

Owners in two condo towers at 1050 and 1060 Brickell Ave. claim their buildings were damaged by construction of three nearby towers in the high-end Miami neighborhood.
1 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

New Act 27 Changes the Pa. Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act

The changes signed into law will go into effect on Oct. 10—120 days after it was signed—and further clarify certain aspects of CASPA which were left unanswered in the original legislation, often leading to disputes between parties as they negotiated contracts for a project or proceeded with work once it was underway.
1 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Measure Twice, Cut Once: Understanding the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act

Measure twice, cut once. It's a carpenter's motto reminding us that it is better to spend a little more effort up front to be certain about what we're doing than to have to spend time, money, and energy trying to fix a mistake after the fact.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The 2018 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs—Do Contractors Have Remedies?

The Trump administration's imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum products entering the United States has been the subject of a great deal of discussion, debate and analysis. Much of the debate focuses on the purpose of the tariffs, their effect on the U.S. economy, and what retaliation other countries may take in response.
2 minute read

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