John M. Townsend, James H. Boykin, Remy Gerbay, Sebastien Bonnard, Diego Duran De La Vega, Malik Havalic, Shayda Vance, Elenor Erney, Tamara Kraljic, and Justin Pendleton | Hughes Hubbard & Reed Arbitration is an increasingly popular method of dispute resolution because it puts clients in the driver’s seat. Unlike domestic litigation, where the parties have… Continue reading What Factors Should Be Considered When Choosing An Arbitrator?
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When Every Drop Matters, Cities Turn to Watertech
James P. Bobotek | Gravel2Gavel We all need water to survive—but access to the liquid lifeline isn’t always a given. With a shifting climate and ever-increasing agricultural and industrial demands on this limited commodity, UNICEF predicts that by 2025, half of the world’s population could be living in areas facing water scarcity. On top of the obvious… Continue reading When Every Drop Matters, Cities Turn to Watertech
Yes, Virginia, Contract Terms Do Matter: Financing Term Offers Owner an Escape Hatch
Timothy R. Hughes | Construction Defect Journal A recent Virginia case once again demonstrates that contract terms matter. An unusual financing term allowed the owner of a project a complete escape from any liability on a project despite significant work being performed. The opinion from the Circuit Court of Norfolk involved five separate cases consolidated together, four… Continue reading Yes, Virginia, Contract Terms Do Matter: Financing Term Offers Owner an Escape Hatch
Federal Construction Contractors and Subcontractors Face New Compliance Filings: Your 5 Biggest Questions Answered
Sheila Abron, Collin Cook and Monica Snyder Perl | Fisher Phillips The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) just announced it is reinstating a monthly compliance filing report for covered construction contractors and subcontractors. With an initial due date of April 15, 2025, and reports due every 15th of the month thereafter, covered construction… Continue reading Federal Construction Contractors and Subcontractors Face New Compliance Filings: Your 5 Biggest Questions Answered
Don’t Put Too Much on Your Plate: Practical Advice for Thanksgiving (and Drafting a Complaint)
John Mark Goodman and J. David Pugh | BuildSmart It’s that time of year again when we Americans stop and give thanks for all that has been provided to us by gathering with friends and family to gorge ourselves on food. The traditional Thanksgiving meal, at least where I am from, always includes certain core dishes:… Continue reading Don’t Put Too Much on Your Plate: Practical Advice for Thanksgiving (and Drafting a Complaint)