Lauren Brier, Abigail Finan, Kelly A. Kirchgasser and Josie Farinelli | Piliero Mazza Last month, PilieroMazza’s REAs, Claims, and Appeals Group published the first blog in its “Contract Claims 101” series, introducing federal contractors to the basics of requests for equitable adjustment (REAs), claims, and appeals. This month, we’re analyzing the broad categories of contract administration disputes we expect to… Continue reading Contract Claims 101: Common Disputes and How to Best Prepare for Them, Part 2
Contract Claims 101: REAs vs. Claims vs. Appeals, Part 1
Lauren Brier, Kelly A. Kirchgasser, Josie Farinelli and Abigail Finan | Piliero Mazza What is a contract claim? How do I handle an issue with the government’s administration of my contract? Who do I contact when a project falls behind schedule, but it wasn’t my fault? These are common and critical questions that come up… Continue reading Contract Claims 101: REAs vs. Claims vs. Appeals, Part 1
Federal Pleading Rules Override State “Certificates of Merit”: What this Means for Design Professionals
Jason Pannu | Freeman Mathis & Gary The U.S. Supreme Court’s January 2026 decision in Berk v. Choy marks an important development in professional liability litigation with implications extending beyond medical malpractice. For architects, engineers, and other licensed construction professionals, the ruling substantially limits the enforceability of state-law certificate or affidavit of merit statutes in federal diversity… Continue reading Federal Pleading Rules Override State “Certificates of Merit”: What this Means for Design Professionals
3 Key Risk Gaps for Developers to Avoid
Jason Adams | Commercial Property Executive Construction insurance coverage requirements don’t always match what the market can deliver. Construction insurance decisions affect every participant on a project, but owners bring a distinct set of priorities to those decisions. The owner’s perspective on risk is shaped by financing obligations, project viability and long-term asset considerations that may… Continue reading 3 Key Risk Gaps for Developers to Avoid
The Spearin Doctrine: Owner Responsible for Defective Plans in Dispute with General Contractor
John Mark Goodman and Joe Mack Curry II | BuildSmart The Spearin doctrine is alive and well in Maryland. Pursuant to that doctrine, owners who provide plans and specifications to a contractor impliedly warrant that information and may be responsible if that information is defective. Last week, a Maryland appeals court applied the century-old Spearin doctrine to affirm a… Continue reading The Spearin Doctrine: Owner Responsible for Defective Plans in Dispute with General Contractor