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The construction industry has an unfortunate notorious reputation of being resistant to adopting new technological changes while other industries (finance, healthcare, etc.) rapidly embrace digital transformations. While dealing with this…
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The construction industry has it fair share of “handshake deals”, oral agreements relying on the integrity of the people involved. But when it comes to protecting and enforcing legal rights,…
Read MoreWhat are the critical differences between ConsensusDocs (200) and the American Institute of Architect’s (A201) General Terms and Conditions? The chart below highlights some of the differences between ConsensusDocs 200…
Read MoreBy: Sarah E. Carson,Partner, Smith Currie & Hancock LLP. Imagine you are a contractor from New York, where construction work is deemed nonessential, and your projects are being shut down. To…
Read MoreBy: Levi W. Barrett, Nathan A. Cohen, Mark A. Snyder, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. The emergence of COVID-19 has created a new set of challenges in the already complex world…
Read MoreBy: Angela A.L. Connor Associate, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. This year has been one for the record books, to say the least. Not only has the pandemic disrupted businesses around…
Read MoreThis article will provide steps employers can take to prepare for increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits and raids under the Trump Administration. Immediate Action Item for All Employers:…
Read MoreBetween a constantly changing regulatory environment, supply chain issues, inflation, and the 2022 mid-term elections, it can be easy to miss relatively small, but important, changes to regulatory requirements for…
Read MoreCost-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] The…
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