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
Resolving Construction Conflicts Efficiently: A Guided Mediation Approach
Sandy Kaplan | JAMS With more than 40 years of experience in construction mediations, I’ve seen how early mediator involvement can significantly streamline the resolution process. By engaging a mediator early—before discovery heats up—parties can benefit from a structured, privileged exchange of information that reduces litigation costs and supports a more informed and efficient path… Continue reading Resolving Construction Conflicts Efficiently: A Guided Mediation Approach
Massachusetts High Court Allows Plaintiffs to Bring Contract-Based Construction Defects Claim After Expiration of Statute of Repose
Will S. Bennett and Ali H. Jamwal | Saxe Doernberger & Vita The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts recently expanded plaintiffs’ rights to bring construction defects suits in the state.[1] The ruling allows plaintiffs in Massachusetts to now bring suit even after the statute of repose for construction defect claims has passed if the cause of… Continue reading Massachusetts High Court Allows Plaintiffs to Bring Contract-Based Construction Defects Claim After Expiration of Statute of Repose
PPP Loan Credits and Government Contracts: What Contractors Need to Know During Incurred Cost Reviews
Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | BuildSmart As federal contractors continue to navigate the post-pandemic compliance landscape, a recurring issue has emerged in government audits and incurred cost reviews: whether and how contractors must credit the government for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness amounts received during the performance of cost-reimbursement contracts. The… Continue reading PPP Loan Credits and Government Contracts: What Contractors Need to Know During Incurred Cost Reviews
Florida Construction Defect Damages: Sabga, Vuletic, and the Date of Breach
Brandon José | Lowndes Two recent Florida appellate decisions, Bandklayder Development, LLC v. Sabga, and Vuletic Group, LLC v. Malkin, have clarified and reinforced a critical principle in Florida construction law: damages for construction defect claims must be measured as of the date of breach, not the date of the expert report or the date of trial.… Continue reading Florida Construction Defect Damages: Sabga, Vuletic, and the Date of Breach