Baker & Associates Beginnings and endings in the business world are delicate things. Whether initiating a business deal and partnership or terminating an employee, business owners must take great care to secure their business and adhere to California law. A contract will inform and outline these business relationships, from beginning to end. However, just because a… Continue reading When is a Survival Clause Absolutely Necessary?
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Florida’s New 35-Day Change Order Rule: What Contractors and Local Governments Need to Know
Samendio Mathieu and Brett Renton | Shutts & Bowen Effective July 1, 2025, Florida’s construction industry is now operating under a new legal requirement that directly affects how change orders are processed on public projects. The new “Prompt Processing” provision (Section 218.755 of the Florida Statutes) adds strict deadlines and consequences for how local government… Continue reading Florida’s New 35-Day Change Order Rule: What Contractors and Local Governments Need to Know
Slippery Scope – Understanding Your Scope of Work
Tara Rose | Hahn Loeser & Parks Would it surprise you to learn that one of the most important sections in your construction contract is the one your lawyer will probably spend the least amount of time on? In your lawyer’s defense, lawyers aren’t always privy to the nitty gritty details of a project’s scope… Continue reading Slippery Scope – Understanding Your Scope of Work
US Jury Trials For International Construction Disputes
Zachary Song and Manushi Desai | Steptoe International construction and energy firms operating in the US may be subject to US jury trials which present different strategic considerations for firms that may be accustomed to resolving disputes by international arbitration. On August 6, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in… Continue reading US Jury Trials For International Construction Disputes
Sword Or Shield? Using Your Contract To Mitigate Risk
Eric G. Cheng, Peter J. Larkin and Daniel E. Tranen | Wilson Elser Professional services agreements often are treated as a formality—boilerplate documents signed at the outset of an engagement and then forgotten. In reality, these agreements are among the most effective tools available for managing professional liability. A well-drafted contract functions both as a… Continue reading Sword Or Shield? Using Your Contract To Mitigate Risk