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By Sarah K. Bloom, Associate and Gregory M. Wagner, Associate, Watt, Tieder, Hoffar, & Fitzgerald, LLP. Since September 9, when President Biden issued his Executive Order imposing a sweeping vaccine…
Read MoreBy: Andrew Balland, Associate, Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP. The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Federal Circuit) recently decided two cases that are relevant to…
Read MoreWhen disputes on a construction project escalate to litigation, general contractors may find themselves entangled in a costly and time-consuming legal battle. One important concept to understand is contractual fee-shifting…
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Cost-of-the-work agreements (aka “cost plus” contracts) are commonly used in commercial construction contracting to establish the terms and conditions for a project based on the cost of the work performed.i…
Read MoreIn a decision published on January 21, 2025, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims struck down the Biden administration’s policy requiring Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) on large-scale construction projects. Signed…
Read MoreBy: Ted R. Gropman, Partner, and Cindy J. Lee, Associate, Pepper Hamilton LLP On April 17, the California Court of Appeal decided Crosno Construction, Inc. v. Travelers Casualty & Surety…
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Performing construction work without the necessary license can have significant repercussions on a contractor’s business. California in particular has become known for its imposition of “strict and harsh” penalties for…
Read MoreBy: Michelle Rosenberg, Associate, and Marion T. Hack, Partner, Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP It is sometimes overlooked that clauses in contracts requiring performance are not treated the same in…
Read MoreBy: Joseph M. Leone, Partner, Drewry Simmons Vornehm, LLP As everyone knows, there is a tremendous amount of uncertainty in the construction industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Schedules, productivity,…
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