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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…
Read MoreSummary In 2022 the State of New York passed a Wage Theft statute[1] that includes authorizing suits against contractors to recover the unpaid employee wages and benefits of their subcontractors. In…
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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,…
Read MoreBy: Robert A. Gallagher, Partner, Jamey B. Collidge, Associate, Pepper Hamilton LLP, James Diwik, Partner, Troutmen Sanders. Much has been written about whether and how COVID-19 qualifies as a force majeure…
Read MoreBy: Maggie Spell Partner, Jones Walker LLP. 1. Can employers in the construction industry require employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment? In short, it depends.…
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