Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | BuildSmart A suspension notice from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can have immediate and significant consequences for a participant in the 8(a) Business Development Program. While a suspension is not the same as a final termination, it typically halts a firm’s ability to receive new 8(a)… Continue reading What 8(a) Contractors Should Do After Receiving an SBA Suspension Notice
Construction Outlook 2026: What Contractors Need to Know
Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt | Mandelbaum Barrett What 2026 Is Shaping Up to Look Like for the Construction Industry As 2026 gets underway, the construction industry is settling into a more measured pace. The explosive growth driven by a handful of megaprojects over the past few years is leveling off, but opportunity hasn’t disappeared, it’s just… Continue reading Construction Outlook 2026: What Contractors Need to Know
When Does Postjudgment Interest Begin? Seventh Circuit Clarifies In Major Punitive Damages Dispute
Michael Haeberle | Patterson Law Firm A recent Seventh Circuit decision provides critical clarity on the accrual of postjudgment interest under 28 U.S.C. § 1961, particularly regarding punitive damages in high-stakes commercial litigation. Postjudgment interest is a critical—and often overlooked—component of damage awards. It can quietly accrue into substantial sums while parties litigate appeals or post-trial… Continue reading When Does Postjudgment Interest Begin? Seventh Circuit Clarifies In Major Punitive Damages Dispute
Navigating Commercial Property And Cyber Insurance Claims
Kyle A. Smith | Ankura A Forensic Accountant’s Perspective When disaster strikes, the difference between a smooth recovery and a drawn-out claims process often comes down to how effectively an organization manages its insurance claim. By proactively addressing common issues early in the process, organizations can achieve a more efficient and predictable recovery, reduce disruption,… Continue reading Navigating Commercial Property And Cyber Insurance Claims
Managing Tariff Volatility in Cross‑Border U.S. Construction Projects: Practical Contract‑Drafting and Procurement Strategies
Sara Beiro Farabow and Michael Wagner, Jr. | Seyfarth Shaw Volatile U.S. tariff announcements continue to affect international supply chains for U.S. construction projects. Although recent litigation has centered on the scope of presidential tariff authority rather than construction‑specific disputes, these decisions carry important implications for how parties structure risk in their contracts. In May… Continue reading Managing Tariff Volatility in Cross‑Border U.S. Construction Projects: Practical Contract‑Drafting and Procurement Strategies