W. Hunter Webb | BuildSmart In today’s market, contractors often find themselves playing The Price is Right when bidding material costs — trying to hit the number just right without going over. But with new (and changing) tariffs targeting steel, aluminum, and other goods in 2025, that guessing game just became even riskier. Should contractors base bids… Continue reading Stop Guessing the Price – Use Material Escalation Clauses to Protect Your Bid in a Volatile Tariff Climate
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Challenges to Cost Modelling for Marine-Related Property Claims
Ronald Mallory | J.S. Held Introduction Marine facilities have evolved into highly developed, complex, vital infrastructure. What were once collections of docks, pavements, warehouses and guard shacks have become complex cities. Modern ports have rail facilities, multiple utilities (e.g. steam, water, sewer, storm drain, electrical and communication services), fuel distribution, hoisting and conveyance systems, dust… Continue reading Challenges to Cost Modelling for Marine-Related Property Claims
Utah’s New HOA Law: What Homeowners Associations And Members Need To Know
Jazmynn Pok | Parsons Behle & Latimer Utah’s 2025 legislative session introduced significant changes to the way homeowners’ associations (HOAs) operate, thanks to House Bill 217. The bill, which took effect on May 7, 2025, touches many aspects of HOA governance. The law expands existing, and introduces new, oversight mechanisms, fee restrictions, transparency requirements, limitations… Continue reading Utah’s New HOA Law: What Homeowners Associations And Members Need To Know
What Makes A Trial Court Decision Appealable?
Eduardo A. Maura | Ayala If you’ve recently lost a case, or received a judgment you’re unhappy with, you might be wondering, “Can I appeal this decision?” It’s a reasonable question, and as Florida litigation attorneys, it’s one we get often. The reality is, not every decision from a trial court is immediately appealable, and not… Continue reading What Makes A Trial Court Decision Appealable?
Bid Protest Minute: Insufficient Funds are Grounds to Cancel
Richard Arnholt | Bass, Berry & Sims On April 29, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) denied Davenergy-VCI JV, LLC’s protest of a solicitation’s cancellation, holding that the lack of available funding is sufficient grounds to cancel. In denying the protest, GAO determined that delays, even those occurring after the evaluation, do not invalidate a cancellation if a… Continue reading Bid Protest Minute: Insufficient Funds are Grounds to Cancel