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The use of drones, or small unmanned aircraft systems (“UAS”), has become common throughout the construction industry in all phases of construction, including pre-construction, progress of the work, project closeout,…
Read MoreBy: Dirk D. Haire Partner, Joseph L. Cohen Partner, and Jane Han Law Clerk, Fox Rothschild LLP. Federal construction contracts law generally recognizes four basic methods for pricing damages: (1)…
Read MoreThe subcontractor enrollment process for contractors can be time-consuming and has the potential to delay a project before it starts. From verifying credentials, to negotiating legal terms, to defining project…
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Electronic Signatures On Contracts: Are They Truly Compliant As companies move to work-from-home situations in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue of whether electronic signatures are legally recognized…
Read MoreBy: Richard W. Foltz, Partner, Pepper Hamilton LLP Two years ago in this space, I wrote a piece on Combatting Arbitration Inefficiency, calling for the development of a culture of efficiency in arbitration as a shared value in the…
Read MoreBy: Aaron C. Schlesinger, Partner, & Shannon D. Azzaro, Partner, Peckar & Abramson, P.C. Currently Available Workplace Protocols for Employers Employers seeking to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission in…
Read MoreBy: Jacob W. Scott Partner and Jeanne M. Harrison Associate, Smith Currie & Hancock LLP. On September 9, 2021, the Biden administration took two significant steps designed to reduce the…
Read MoreArbitration serves the construction industry well because arbitration panelists, who preside over binding decisions in arbitration, possess familiarity and subject matter expertise in construction. Construction cases often hinge on technical…
Read MoreContractors and subcontractors in the commercial construction industry should consider expedited, or fast track, arbitration clauses in their construction contracts. Expedited arbitrations are meant to be a cost-saving measure for…
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