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When 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…
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…
In 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…
In a significant ruling for the federal government contracting community, a Virginia state court recently granted preliminary injunctive relief to prevent a subcontractor from being terminated for default. In its…
By: 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…
Summary 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…
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…
By: 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…
By: 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,…