Amanda Kohls and Tab Wood | Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Mandatory arbitration clauses are increasingly common in construction contracts. Arbitration, sometimes referred to as “trial-light,” is a judicial process where an arbitrator (usually a lawyer or a former judge) receives evidence, hears from witnesses, and makes a binding decision resolving the dispute. Before signing a… Continue reading OP-ED: Pros and Cons of Arbitration Clauses in Construction Contracts
Month: October 2025
Well-Insulated: Predict the Unpredictable Construction Costs
Jill Masur | Construction Executive Contractors may need to revisit some of the processes in their accounting and financial operations. Here are six strategies for construction companies to insulate against cost increases and mitigate financial risks. It’s clear that, at least for the next year or more, the construction industry can expect unpredictable cost variations.… Continue reading Well-Insulated: Predict the Unpredictable Construction Costs
OSHA’s Aggressive Deregulatory Efforts Begin
Brandon Brigham, Kaiser Chowdhry, Thomas Cullen Wallace and Megan Lipsky | Morgan Lewis The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has begun what the US Department of Labor describes as “aggressive deregulatory efforts” to “put American workers and job creators first.” In response to President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14192, titled “Unleashing Prosperity Through Deregulation,” OSHA published 25… Continue reading OSHA’s Aggressive Deregulatory Efforts Begin