John E. Lande | Dickinson Bradshaw Fowler & Hagen There is no question that the U.S. economy is under stress from several factors. One sector where stress is turning into distress is commercial construction. In September, Experian reported that while construction, and in particular commercial construction, has reached new heights, credit stress is building in commercial construction… Continue reading It’s Mechanics’ Lien Time
Month: December 2025
Key Construction Contract Provisions to Avoid Disputes and Manage Tariffs
Ted Degenhardt | Clark Hill “The beginning of wisdom is to define.” (Aristotle) A well-drafted contract defines each party’s rights and obligations, bringing wisdom to the transaction. In order to avoid potential disputes and minimize contractual risks, it is important to understand the specific provisions that are either required or helpful to include in construction contracts.… Continue reading Key Construction Contract Provisions to Avoid Disputes and Manage Tariffs
Cities Relying On Housing Overlays May Face “Builder’s Remedy” Under New Court Decision
Daniel R. Golub, William E. Sterling and Luca Trumbull | Holland & Knight Highlights California’s Second District Court of Appeal recently held that local governments cannot satisfy their Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) obligations by using zoning “overlays” that allow, but do not require, residential development. Residential overlay zoning is a very common practice in housing… Continue reading Cities Relying On Housing Overlays May Face “Builder’s Remedy” Under New Court Decision