Aron C. Beezley and Owen E. Salyers | BuildSmart A cure notice is one of the most serious warning signs a government contractor can receive. While it is not yet a termination, it is often the final step before the government moves to terminate a contract for default — an outcome that can have significant… Continue reading Received a Cure Notice? What Government Contractors Should Do in the First 72 Hours
My Current Love-Hate Relationship with AI
Garret Murai | California Construction Law Blog It’s early in the relationship, I know. But still, there are some things that bug me. Yet, I also know that it’s a relationship in which leaving is not an option, and even if I could, it’s not to the point where it’s so bad that I would… Continue reading My Current Love-Hate Relationship with AI
Fifth Circuit Explains How (Not) to Use AI in Briefing
Andrew Gould | Hicks Johnson Joining the ever-increasing ranks of courts across the country, the Fifth Circuit recently confronted the problem of AI‑hallucinated quotations and citations in a legal brief. In Fletcher v. Experian Information Solutions, Inc., No. 25-20086 (5th Cir. Feb. 18, 2026), the court — in an opinion by Chief Judge Elrod, joined by Judges… Continue reading Fifth Circuit Explains How (Not) to Use AI in Briefing
Making a Mosaic: Tips for a Project’s Contracting Phase
Christopher Rifer | Stoel Rives So, you want to start a construction project? Long before you cut a ribbon, top out your building, or even put a shovel in the ground, you’re going to need to put together a mosaic of contracts to set your project up for success. The contracting phase can be a… Continue reading Making a Mosaic: Tips for a Project’s Contracting Phase
Remote Depositions Shape Venue Transfer Rulings
Esquire Deposition Solutions Remote depositions are more than a convenience to litigants and witnesses, a tool to trim expenses, or a means to move civil litigation forward amid a shortage of court reporters. They’re also having an impact on the substance of the law, as courts discover that considerations of geography and travel distances are less important than… Continue reading Remote Depositions Shape Venue Transfer Rulings