Michael Valo | Glaholt Bowles The revised ICC Rules of Arbitration came into force on 1 June 2026, replacing the 2021 edition that had governed ICC arbitrations for the preceding five years. For parties involved in international construction projects, where disputes are often high-value, multi-party, and document-intensive, several of the amendments are of particular practical significance. This… Continue reading The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: Key Changes for Construction Disputes
Month: August 2026
Can Government Contractors Use AI? A Legal Guide to AI Compliance and Disclosure Requirements
Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | GovCon Source Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how government contractors develop proposals, manage contracts, write software, analyze data, and perform countless other functions. Tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini promise significant gains in efficiency and productivity, but they also raise complex legal, contractual,… Continue reading Can Government Contractors Use AI? A Legal Guide to AI Compliance and Disclosure Requirements
What Is an Arbitration Agreement? Definition, Elements & Best Practices
Belma Sujkovic | DiliTrust An arbitration agreement is a contractual provision requiring parties to resolve disputes through private arbitration rather than court litigation. A neutral arbitrator hears evidence and issues a binding decision, trading courtroom formality for speed, privacy, and efficiency. For legal professionals, these agreements are strategic risk management tools that determine who controls disputes, how… Continue reading What Is an Arbitration Agreement? Definition, Elements & Best Practices
Reminder: Lien Rights Are Limited
Aaron Dunn | Beresford Booth Under Washington law, “any person furnishing labor, professional services, materials, or equipment for the improvement of real property shall have a lien upon the improvement for the contract price of labor, professional services, materials, or equipment furnished at the instance of the owner, or the agent or construction agent of… Continue reading Reminder: Lien Rights Are Limited
Stormwater Enforcement/Construction: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and Carroll Site Operator Enter into Order by Consent
Walter Wright, Jr. | Mithcell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (“VDEQ”) and Lineberrys Logistics, LLC (“LL”) entered into a July 9th Order by Consent (“Order”) addressing alleged violations of Virginia State Water Control Law and regulations associated with stormwater construction permitting. The Order provides that LL is the responsible… Continue reading Stormwater Enforcement/Construction: Virginia Department of Environmental Quality and Carroll Site Operator Enter into Order by Consent