Bob Burton, Will Smith and Kristi Stotts | Winstead Colorado’s housing shortage—particularly in the for-sale condominium market—has been driven in part by the high cost and unpredictability of construction defect litigation. In 2025, the General Assembly enacted House Bill 25-1272, the Colorado American Dream Act, to address these barriers and encourage new condominium development. The… Continue reading Colorado American Dream Act: Condominium Construction Defect Procedures
Category: Construction Law
Florida Considers “Cameras On” Requirement for Remote Depositions
Esquire Deposition Solutions The Florida Supreme Court is seeking public comment on a proposed civil procedure rules change that would require attorneys to have their computer cameras on at all times during remote depositions. While all jurisdictions in the United States permit, or officially encourage, remote depositions, few prescribe in detail how remote depositions will… Continue reading Florida Considers “Cameras On” Requirement for Remote Depositions
Subcontracts and Multiparty Arbitration in Construction Disputes
Stavros Brekoulakis and Ahmed El Far | Global Arbitration Review Major construction projects typically involve several parties and interrelated contracts, including subcontracts. Although the provisions of the main contract between the employer and the contractor do not usually become a part of the subcontractor’s agreement, a dispute arising out of the main contract may give… Continue reading Subcontracts and Multiparty Arbitration in Construction Disputes
AI’s Revolutionary Impact On Construction Law: Four Key Takeaways
Christopher D. Cazenave | Jones Walker It was a pleasure to speak to members of the New Orleans Bar Association Construction Law Committee about “AI’s Impact on Construction Law and Construction Lawyers.” AI is reshaping construction law by streamlining document-intensive tasks, reducing risks, and transforming how lawyers handle contracts, disputes, and compliance in this high-stakes… Continue reading AI’s Revolutionary Impact On Construction Law: Four Key Takeaways
Contractor’s Claims, Remedies and Reliefs
R. Zachary Torres-Fowler, Albert Bates, Jr. and David E. Harrell, Jr. | Global Arbitration Review Introduction Construction and engineering disputes continue to make up one of the largest industry sectors for international arbitration institutions around the world. Given the technical complexity and lengthy duration of many construction projects, disputes are almost inevitable. Contractors must understand… Continue reading Contractor’s Claims, Remedies and Reliefs