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
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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
Court Affirms $1 Nominal Damage Award in Wind Farm Construction Dispute
John Mark Goodman | BuildSmart The general contractor on the 60-turbine wind farm project in Good Hope, Illinois, is entitled to collect a whopping $1 on its cost-to-complete claim against its terminated subcontractor. We previously reported on the court’s entry of summary judgment in favor of the general contractor, Black and Veatch Construction (BVCI), here and here. That order… Continue reading Court Affirms $1 Nominal Damage Award in Wind Farm Construction Dispute