Daniel Schrieber, Kaj O’Mara and Andria Savill | JS Held Introduction: Exploring Hazardous Weather Patterns Across the US Every day, somewhere in the United States, some sort of hazardous weather is occurring. The vastness of the nation—from the Arctic Ocean coastline to the tropical beaches of the Florida Keys, to the mountain peaks of the… Continue reading Weather Hazards & Insurance Claims Considerations Across the US
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What’s the Key to Arizona Mechanics and Materialmen’s Liens? Timing!
Creighton Dixon | Snell & Wilmer In the last edition of Under Construction, we offered a basic introduction to Arizona’s mechanics and materialmen’s liens. This time, we discuss the issues related to timing of such liens. We will review the time requirements related to recording a lien and then separately foreclosing on a lien. This information… Continue reading What’s the Key to Arizona Mechanics and Materialmen’s Liens? Timing!
The United States Supreme Court Determines There Is No Distinction Between Legislative and Administrative Takings
Allison Reynolds and Emily Schimelpfenig | Ahead of Schedule In a typical permitting process, the local government may place certain conditions on issuing a building permit to further a legitimate public purpose. While the local government has “substantial authority to regulate land use,” its regulation cannot violate the U.S. Constitution’s Fifth Amendment. The Fifth Amendment,… Continue reading The United States Supreme Court Determines There Is No Distinction Between Legislative and Administrative Takings
Signature Lines Matter: When a Contract Amendment Is Not Really an Amendment
John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart Construction law is largely a matter of contract law. Yes, there are federal and state statutes that deal with construction issues and, yes, construction cases sometimes involve tort claims, but more often than not, construction disputes revolve around the parties’ contract. What constitutes the parties’ contract is frequently undisputed. As one developer… Continue reading Signature Lines Matter: When a Contract Amendment Is Not Really an Amendment
Material Price Surges: What They Mean for Construction and How To Cope
Antonija Krizanac | Davis Wright Tremaine Once again, the construction industry is facing significant challenges due to material availability and price increases. Copper prices hit a record high on May 15, 2024, and have gained around 30% in 2024. Accordingly, copper, essential for electrical components and wiring, has seen prices soar this year, exacerbating supply… Continue reading Material Price Surges: What They Mean for Construction and How To Cope