Steven C. Herrera, Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | GovCon Source If an agency used AI to evaluate your proposal, can you see that report? A recent Court of Federal Claims decision says yes, even if the agency claims it didn’t rely on it. During an evaluation, the government used an AI platform… Continue reading Government Use of AI to Evaluate Proposals Comes Under Scrutiny
Category: Construction
Construction Sector Compliance and Reporting Certifications: Evolving False Claims Act Liability
Cormac Connor, Todd Gee and Kip Randall | Husch Blackwell Construction companies working on projects that involve federal funds are typically aware that they can be at risk of False Claims Act (FCA) suits for inaccurate billing or false statements about construction quality. The Department of Justice (DOJ) has broadened its FCA focus beyond those… Continue reading Construction Sector Compliance and Reporting Certifications: Evolving False Claims Act Liability
California Contractors Get a Much-Needed Break: SB 342 Softens the Harsh Consequences of Contractor License Lapses
Heather Frisch | Seyfarth Shaw Imagine completing a multimillion-dollar project, performing quality work, paying your subcontractors, and satisfying the owner, only to discover that a temporary contractor license lapse could prevent you from recovering payment for that work or pursuing claims for extra work. For decades, that was the reality under California Business and Professions… Continue reading California Contractors Get a Much-Needed Break: SB 342 Softens the Harsh Consequences of Contractor License Lapses
Slips, Trips And Falls: Why It’s Important to Get Ahead of An Incident
John Gilewicz | Claims Journal Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of injuries and fatalities in the United States. As a result, the cost of these mostly avoidable tragedies results in significant personal and financial loss. To best manage claims, it is essential to understand why slip, trip and fall incidents occur, and… Continue reading Slips, Trips And Falls: Why It’s Important to Get Ahead of An Incident
How Lenders Can Reduce Their Potential Liability Under Florida’s Construction Lien Law
Gary Kaleita | Lowndes Construction lending in Florida presents risks that extend beyond the borrower’s ability to repay the loan. A lender that fails to follow Florida’s construction lien procedures may face direct liability, loss of mortgage priority, title complications, and disputes with owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. Florida’s construction lien law, primarily Fla. Stat. §… Continue reading How Lenders Can Reduce Their Potential Liability Under Florida’s Construction Lien Law