James Foley | Clark Hill When most people think about construction law, they picture contracts, building codes, and zoning disputes, not copyrights and patents. But if you’re in the construction industry, whether you’re a general contractor, architect, engineer, or product supplier, there’s a good chance you’re creating or using intellectual property (IP) every day. As… Continue reading 3 Things to Know About Intellectual Property in Construction Law
Category: Design Professionals
Building Design Disputes – New Analysis of Direct v. Consequential Damages in Florida
Stephanie Eaton | Spilman Thomas & Battle Are design professionals involved in your Florida project? If so, then you need to be aware of this newly decided case. The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, in Orlando, issued an Order on July 11, 2025, confirming that in Florida, remediation costs for defective… Continue reading Building Design Disputes – New Analysis of Direct v. Consequential Damages in Florida
Florida Federal Court Makes Pivotal Ruling on Direct vs. Consequential Damages in Design Disputes
Robert Alfert, Jr., Christina Lehm, Megan Schroder and Jeremy Springhart | Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough In a closely watched order issued July 11, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida addressed a previously unresolved and critical question under Florida law: whether remediation costs for defective design work constitute direct damages,… Continue reading Florida Federal Court Makes Pivotal Ruling on Direct vs. Consequential Damages in Design Disputes
Limitations of Liability in Construction Contracts: Ironclad Protection or Legal Illusion?
Bart Reed | Stoel Rives Limitation of liability (LOL) clauses are a standard fixture in contracts involving architects, engineers, and other design professionals—particularly because these parties often have limited assets and depend on such provisions to manage risk. However, Washington legal authority suggests these clauses may not offer the ironclad protection many expect. While LOL… Continue reading Limitations of Liability in Construction Contracts: Ironclad Protection or Legal Illusion?
Cutting Deep: How Design Professionals Can Combat Widespread Federal Budget Cuts
Alexandra E. Skarka and James A. Murray | Wilson Elser Recent federal budget cuts enacted to optimize the federal workforce have had a widespread impact on design professionals and construction firms. These reductions have resulted in the elimination of many government programs, mass layoffs, and the cancellation of large-scale government contracts. Faced with dwindling opportunities… Continue reading Cutting Deep: How Design Professionals Can Combat Widespread Federal Budget Cuts